If you want to report something that you suspect or know violates the law or CombinedX policies or values, you have several different options.
In the first instance, report known or suspected errors to a manager or a manager's manager, contact details can be found on the companies' websites or the CombinedX website. Alternatively if it doesn't feel right, you can instead report suspected or known errors through one of the channels described below. You can report completely confidentially and anonymously.
The whistleblower system is open to employees within CombinedX and all its subsidiaries, to business partners of CombinedX and its subsidiaries, and to the public.
Why do we have a whistleblower system within CombinedX?
It is important to us that our company culture is open, safe and trusting. For us, it is important that violations of rules and unethical behavior come to light - and are dealt with correctly. CombinedX and our subsidiaries must not only follow rules, but also be characterized by strong values and high ethical standards. Who we are and how we behave are decisive for the trust in us - the trust from our customers, suppliers and partners as well as from the society we are a part of.
That we should have a whistleblower system has been established in our policies for a long time. In addition, companies must provide whistle-blowing channels by law.
What can you report?
The whistleblower system is intended for reporting wrongdoing that is known or suspected, for example:
- breaking the law
- serious security flaws
- bribery or corruption
- unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information
- an action that is not in line with good practice and common standards in
- the labor market
- abuse of a position of power or exploitation of a position of dependence
- discrimination of any kind
- try to hide any of the above
You do not need to have solid evidence to express a suspicion, as long as it is done in good faith, that is, with the sincere intention of being fair, open and honest.
Knowingly reporting information that is false or intended to harm is abusing the whistleblower process.
What reporting options do I have?
If you feel uncomfortable reporting a known or suspected misconduct to a manager, a manager's manager or someone on the company's board, use one of the channels below.
For an employee within CombinedX:
Whistleblower platform - Click here to access the encrypted whistleblower platform managed by our partner Whistleblower Partners. On the website, you can read more about how the system works, how to report and protect your anonymity. Once your report has been submitted, it will be handled by our whistleblowing partner.
For parties not employed by CombinedX:
Whistleblower platform - Click here to access the encrypted whistleblower platform managed by our partner Whistleblower Partners. On the website, you can read more about how the system works, how to report and protect your anonymity. Once your report has been submitted, it will be handled by our whistleblowing partner.
As a whistleblower, you are protected
You can choose to be anonymous and your identity will not be disclosed, unless:
- it is absolutely necessary for the correct handling of the report;
- you have given express consent to it in advance;
- it is required by law or in subsequent legal proceedings, or
- an investigation has found that the report was submitted in bad faith.
Attempting to identify a whistleblower is expressly prohibited.
As a whistleblower, you are also protected by the principle that retaliation is prohibited. Any adverse consequences to you resulting from your reporting wrongdoing in good faith is considered a serious offense and contrary to CombinedX's values, and may result in sanctions, including disciplinary action or termination of the business relationship. Harassment, bullying and negative impact on your career or compensation are examples of such negative consequences.
Your report will be evaluated and you will receive feedback
After your report is received, it will be evaluated and handled according to a set process. If the evaluation shows that there may be substance in your report, it will be investigated.
When the process is complete, you will be contacted by the recipient and informed of the conclusions drawn from your report and what the outcome was.