ponto Why does our company need an Ethics Channel?

Our company has a Code of Ethics & Conduct for the purpose of expressing its principles and values. In addition to current laws, the document serves as a guide for the attitudes and behavior of all our employees, third parties and business partners.

However, there is always someone malicious who can put other colleagues and the company at risk. For this reason, we provide an Ethics Channel, through which you can report facts that contravene the laws or our Code of Ethics & Conduct.

ponto How does it work?

The Ethics Channel is managed by an independent and completely impartial company called Contato Seguro.

When you identify or suspect any irregularity, you can file a report by visiting the contatoseguro.com.br/valgroup website.

The channel works 24 hours a day and your reports are received by experts from Contato Seguro, who are responsible for forwarding them for analysis, investigation and resolution.

When you file a report, you receive a protocol number to track the progress and resolution of your report or suggestion.

ponto Can my identity be revealed?

No! Your contact with the channel is carried out through an independent company, totally exempt and with specialized service to obtain the maximum information about the case, without compromising your anonymity.

Under no circumstances will your phone number or your computer's IP be identified.

ponto What kind of cases can I report through the channel?

You can and should report any behavior that you perceive to be an action which is incoherent with what is expected of employees, third parties and business partners.

All situations that are not in accordance with the law or with the ethical principles and values of our company should be reported as well.

Here are some examples of irregularities: fraud, waste of resources, disclosure of confidential matters, discrimination, moral coercion, sexual harassment, aggression, etc. In addition, you can also use the channel to suggest improvements that you consider relevant for the development of our company.

ponto Must I have proof of evidence?

No. After Contato Seguro receives a report, the case is forwarded to an Internal Committee, which will start the analysis, seeking all the necessary information to forward the complaint correctly. Action will only be taken in cases where incorrect conduct is found.

In case you have any proof, the Contato Seguro system allows you to attach any type of file, photo, video, audio, etc. Even if you make the report over the phone, the agent will explain how to attach your evidence.

ponto What are the benefits?

With the support of the Ethics Channel, our company promotes the culture of Transparency, Ethics and Integrity. In addition, the channel inhibits conduct that is contrary to the company's principles and values and, as a result, we maintain a better work environment, free from irregularities.

ponto Who picks up the phone and listens to my complaint?

Contato Seguro has its own team of highly qualified professionals to receive your complaints.

These people have no relationship with our company and are completely exempt from the content that will be reported.

You do not run any risk of having your voice or situation identified, revealed or even leaked by anyone.

Your IP is fully protected and, under no circumstances, will our company or the committee responsible for the investigation be able to find out who made an anonymous report through the Contato Seguro system.

ponto How can I track my report?

When you make a report, you will receive a protocol number that you can use to track the progress of your report.

To do so, you must access the contatoseguro.com.br website and choose the CONSULT RESPONSE option.

Eventually, the committee may request more information through messages that can only be accessed with this protocol. Your contribution will be of utmost importance. So, stay tuned and keep helping our company!