{"id":40573,"date":"2025-10-21T17:01:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/btgroup.it\/en\/?page_id=40573"},"modified":"2025-10-21T17:11:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:11:05","slug":"anti-corruption-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/btgroup.it\/en\/anti-corruption-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Corruption Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"40573\" class=\"elementor elementor-40573\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19e2a2a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19e2a2a5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c432d02\" data-id=\"c432d02\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d29839 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d29839\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anti-Corruption Policy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de58409 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3de58409\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brianzatende-policy\">\n<h3>Art. 1 \u2013 Introduction and Purpose<\/h3>\nThis Corporate Policy is drafted to ensure compliance with the highest ethical standards, in accordance with national\u00a0 legislation (Legislative Decree 231\/2001) and best international practices in anti-corruption (including ISO 37001).\n\nThe Company is committed to combating all forms of corruption, direct and indirect, public or private, in every area of its activities, adopting a zero-tolerance approach.\n\nThe purpose of this regulation is to clearly define prohibited behaviors, control procedures, and individual and collective responsibilities in the fight against corruption. It enters into force on 01\/01\/2026 and remains valid until revised or updated by\nCompany Management.\n<h3>Art. 2 \u2013 Scope of Application<\/h3>\nThis Regulation applies to all individuals acting in the name and on behalf of the Company, regardless of their legal relationship.\nThe provisions are binding for Board members, managers, employees, and collaborators at all levels and under any contractual form,\nas well as for external consultants, agents, intermediaries, and suppliers of goods or services.\n\nThese obligations also extend to all business partners and, more generally, to any other entity having economic, contractual, or\nother relations with the Company. All parties must know, understand, and comply with the provisions of this document.\n<h3>Art. 3 \u2013 Definitions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Active corruption:<\/strong> any behavior involving offering, promising, or giving money, benefits, or other undue advantages to a public official, public service officer, or private individual, directly or through third parties, to obtain an improper benefit for oneself or the company.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Passive corruption:<\/strong> receiving, accepting a promise or proposal of money, benefits, or other undue advantages from a third party in relation to one\u2019s professional duties.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Extortion:<\/strong> behavior by a public official who, abusing their position or powers, induces someone to give or promise money or other benefits unjustly, causing harm.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Conflict of interest:<\/strong> any situation, even potential, where a personal, financial, or family interest may interfere with impartiality, integrity, and fairness in company decisions or activities.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Undue advantage:<\/strong> any benefit, tangible or intangible, not due by law, contract, or regulation, that may influence or appear to influence a person\u2019s impartial behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Art. 4 \u2013 General Principles of Conduct<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Adopt ethical, lawful, transparent, and responsible behavior to protect the company\u2019s reputation and integrity.<\/li>\n \t<li>Refuse any form of improper advantage, whether economic or not.<\/li>\n \t<li>Manage company resources and funds in compliance with current regulations and principles of traceability and transparency.<\/li>\n \t<li>Promptly report any suspicious situations or unlawful behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Art. 5 \u2013 Gifts, Hospitality, and Other Benefits<\/h3>\nIt is prohibited to offer or accept gifts, hospitality, or other benefits that may improperly influence company decisions or create\nsuspicion of unlawful conduct.\n\nOnly modest-value gifts (typically under \u20ac50), in line with business customs, and hospitality strictly related to professional purposes\nare allowed, provided they are authorized or relevant to professional activities.\n\nAny exception must be approved by Company Management.\n<h3>Art. 6 \u2013 Conflict of Interest Management<\/h3>\nRecipients must avoid situations where personal interests may affect impartiality and objectivity in performing their duties.\nAny actual or potential conflict of interest must be immediately reported to Management or HR.\n<h3>Art. 7 \u2013 Relations with Public Administration<\/h3>\nAll relations with public entities, officials, authorities, or administrations must be conducted with the utmost fairness,\ntransparency, and legality. Specifically:\n<ul>\n \t<li>It is prohibited to promise or give money or other benefits to public officials to obtain undue advantages.<\/li>\n \t<li>All interactions with Public Administration must be documented.<\/li>\n \t<li>Authorized personnel must handle formal relations with public entities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Art. 8 \u2013 Selection and Management of Third Parties<\/h3>\nThe Company is committed to selecting suppliers, consultants, and business partners based on legality, integrity, professionalism,\nand compliance with anti-corruption regulations.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Specific anti-corruption clauses;<\/li>\n \t<li>The Company\u2019s right to terminate the contract in case of violation;<\/li>\n \t<li>The obligation to adhere to the principles of this Regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Art. 9 \u2013 Whistleblowing System<\/h3>\nThe Company guarantees anonymity (if requested), confidentiality, and protection against retaliation or discrimination for those\nreporting unlawful or fraudulent activities.\n<h3>Art. 10 \u2013 Disciplinary System and Sanctions<\/h3>\nViolations of this Regulation constitute disciplinary offenses and may result in:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Sanctions as per applicable collective agreements;<\/li>\n \t<li>Civil or criminal liability actions;<\/li>\n \t<li>Termination of contracts with third parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll measures will be adopted respecting proportionality, gradualness, and the right to be heard.\n\n<em>October 1, 2025<\/em>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c97f1a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c97f1a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"http:\/\/btgroup.it\/en\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Back<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anti-Corruption Policy Art. 1 \u2013 Introduction and Purpose This Corporate Policy is drafted to ensure compliance with the highest ethical standards, in accordance with national\u00a0 legislation (Legislative Decree 231\/2001) and best international practices in anti-corruption (including ISO 37001). 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