Compliance Program and Whistleblowing Procedure
Global Surveys Group promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability through a clear whistleblowing procedure and confidential reporting channels.
Global Surveys Group conducts business with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Therefore, if you identify misconduct, unethical behavior, or regulatory violations involving our organization, you can report the concern through the official whistleblowing channel.
This page explains the Global Surveys compliance program, including what you can report, how you can submit a concern, how the Compliance Team reviews reports, and how Global Surveys Group protects whistleblowers who report in good faith.
Global Surveys Compliance Program
The Global Surveys compliance program provides a formal route for employees, partners, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns related to misconduct, unethical behavior, or regulatory violations.
In addition, the program supports ethical conduct, compliance, and organizational integrity by giving people clear and confidential reporting channels.
Whistleblowing Procedure
The whistleblowing procedure allows individuals to report concerns through official channels. It also helps the Compliance Team review each concern fairly and take appropriate action when necessary.
What Can Be Reported?
You may report concerns related to the following areas:
Report dishonest, corrupt, or improper conduct.
Report financial misconduct, irregular transactions, or improper financial behavior.
Report risks that may affect health, safety, or workplace protection.
Report environmental violations or improper environmental practices.
Report concerns related to human rights, labor practices, or worker protection.
Report conduct that may breach laws, regulations, or compliance obligations.
Report sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or PSEA-related concerns.
Report retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith.
How to Report a Concern
You can submit a report confidentially through the official Global Surveys compliance reporting channels.
Moreover, you can choose the channel that best suits the nature of your concern.
Submit a Confidential Complaint
Use the official complaint portal to submit a concern related to misconduct, unethical behavior, or regulatory violations involving Global Surveys Group.
Submit ComplaintAnonymous Reporting
Global Surveys Group allows anonymous reporting. However, if you provide your contact details, the Compliance Team may keep you informed about the progress of the review process.
Confidentiality and Whistleblower Protection
The Compliance Team handles all reports with strict confidentiality. In addition, Global Surveys Group protects whistleblowers from retaliation when they report in good faith.
As a result, individuals can raise concerns through the official channels without fear of unfair treatment for speaking up honestly.
What Happens After You Submit a Report?
After you submit a report, the Compliance Team follows a clear review process. This process helps the organization assess the concern fairly and take appropriate action when necessary.
The Compliance Team acknowledges receipt when you provide contact information.
The Compliance Team reviews the concern and assesses the available information.
The Compliance Team conducts a fair, impartial, and timely investigation when the case requires it.
Global Surveys Group takes appropriate corrective action where necessary.
The Compliance Team provides feedback to the reporting party where possible.
Our Commitment to Ethics and Integrity
Global Surveys Group values the courage it takes to speak up. Therefore, every good-faith report plays an important role in protecting ethical conduct, compliance, and organizational integrity.
Finally, this compliance program supports a culture where people can raise concerns responsibly, and where the organization can respond with fairness, confidentiality, and accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Global Surveys compliance program cover?
The Global Surveys compliance program explains the whistleblowing procedure, reporting channels, confidentiality approach, whistleblower protection, and complaint review process.
What concerns can I report?
You can report fraud, bribery, corruption, financial misconduct, health and safety risks, environmental violations, human rights or labor concerns, legal or regulatory breaches, PSEA-related concerns, and retaliation against whistleblowers.
Can I report a concern anonymously?
Yes. Global Surveys Group allows anonymous reporting. However, if you provide contact details, the Compliance Team may keep you informed about the progress of the review process.
How does Global Surveys protect whistleblowers?
The Compliance Team handles reports with strict confidentiality. Global Surveys Group also protects whistleblowers from retaliation when they report in good faith.
What happens after I submit a complaint?
The Compliance Team acknowledges receipt when contact information exists, reviews the concern, investigates when necessary, supports corrective action, and provides feedback where possible.