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Corporate governance and capital
G.6
Code and charts [G4-15] et [G4-56]
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[G4-15] et [G4-56]
Code and charts
G.6
United Nations Global Compact
G.6.1
principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and
and proactively committed, both at company and top
anti-corruption which enjoy universal consensus. Atos is fully
these principles.
management level, to conduct its business in accordance with
Nations Global Compact, asserting its commitment to the ten
Since June 2010, Atos has been participating to the United
Code of Ethics
G.6.2
Board of Directors of May 28, 2015.
Atos’ Code of Ethics was reviewed and approved by the Atos’
Innovation, Wellbeing@Work, Excellence.
Corporate Values, establishing ethical practices as a backbone of
The new Code of Ethics introduces a direct reference to Atos
competitiveness, Service quality and listening to clients,
the Atos corporate strategy: Responsibility, Trust, Sustainable
country where Atos conducts its business. This principle of
parties with integrity, based on merits and qualifications
integrity implies that Atos treats its employees as well as third
prohibiting any form of discrimination.
The Code of Ethics also reminds employees the need to act
and in compliance with the legal framework applicable to each
honestly, impartially and with integrity in their day-to-day work,
Suppliers, partners and third parties who assist Atos in its
principles of the Code of Ethics. These principles are included in
business activities must formally commit to respecting the
are expected to sign.
the Supplier Sustainability Charter that Atos’ business partners
please refer to Section
D.4.1.1 Compliance
.
For further information on the Code of Ethics and its application,
No Bribery or Corruption
G.6.2.1
principles in “all its forms, including extortion and bribery”. For
Nations Global Compact, Atos subscribes to anti-bribery
bribery and corruption, please refer to Section
D.4.1.1
further information on Atos’ compliance program related to anti
Compliance
.
as well as any money laundering. As a participant to the United
practice with the aim to obtain a commercial advantage or other,
Atos refuses any form of corruption or dishonest or illegal
Fair competition
G.6.2.2
regulations concerning anti-competitive practices.
with respect and shall not take unfair advantage nor practice
Atos treats its customers, suppliers, partners, intermediaries
its employees or third parties when assisting Atos in developing
discriminatory conditions. As a consequence, Atos refuses that
practice which would contravene the applicable laws and
business take part in an agreement, understanding or concerted
Conflicts of Interest
G.6.2.3
competitors, clients or suppliers of Atos.
the event they would be in a situation of conflict of interest with
consequence, employees are asked to inform the Company in
its employees within the framework of professional duty are
Atos undertakes to ensure that all decisions taken by anyone of
based on personal interest, whether financial or family. As a
taken objectively and impartially, in the interest of Atos and not