Ethical business conduct
Compliance requirements: code of conduct for competition-related issues
For Eurovia, respecting rules and laws in the area of competition is a fundamental principle that contributes to our credibility and success - therefore, to the Company's sustainability. This is not a constraint, it is an ethical requirement that may allow us to enter new markets and ensure equal opportunity in bid submissions. That is why the Company has created its compliance requirements, which are standards designed to foster good practices in the area of competition.
Respecting competition rules is critical:
Anti-competition practices are prohibited in almost all countries. In the event of a breach of competition rules, the Company and its employees may face heavy sanctions. Increasingly, when evaluating bid submissions, clients take the bidders' record of responsible conduct into consideration.
Agreements between competitors are strictly prohibited. For both private and public sector requests for proposals, the rules of conduct are clear: no collusion between bidders, sharing of information, and joint venture or subcontracting arrangement without genuine financial or technical justification.
Publicizing our compliance requirements to promote good practices
At Eurovia, employees who speak and act on behalf of the Company are accountable for the business practices in their divisions and responsible for meeting our "compliance requirements." Accountability principles are reflected in the rules and guidelines that apply to employees (directives, delegation of authority, mandates, position records, etc.).
To ensure that information is current, relevant, and widely available, notably on the Neva intranet, it is regularly updated and complemented. Eurovia regularly organizes training initiatives, to which an e-learning component (online learning and knowledge management) will be added, particularly in France. Finally, all concerned employees may address any additional questions or concerns they may have to the competent authorities at Eurovia, including the legal department.
