Code of Conduct and Ethics
CULTURAL IDENTITY
"We exist to help build a more sustainable world, driven by the technical rigor and high standards of interdisciplinary teams that monitor minerals from their extraction in Brazilian deposits to their application in architectural projects around the world. We strive daily to ensure the sustainability of our business, generating consistent results. We respect and value our employees and their families. They are the ones who make everything happen! We value ethics and transparency in our relationships and in dealing with problems. We are determined and always strive for the quality of our products and services. We want to be recognized as an ethical company with Christian values. Therefore, we understand our social relevance, especially in our surroundings. Thus, we prioritize socio-environmental sustainability and adherence to our values as our GRANISTONE A ROCHA way of being."
OUR VALUES
- Christian Faith Granistone A Rocha is based on Christian values, such as faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, love, honesty, justice, loyalty, respect and solidarity.
- Ethics We adopt an ethical stance in all our actions, complying with laws and regulations and promoting justice in all areas.
- Good Customs The company promotes good customs, which are socially accepted values and standards of conduct defined in this code.
- Respect for Others We value respect for others, rejecting behavior that is contrary to what is acceptable.
- Unity and Reliability We promote teamwork and unity among employees.
- Attitude, Grit and Proactivity We value those who encourage, are proactive and strive for success in the company.
- Economic Liberalism We believe in free competition, private property and market freedom, rejecting state interventionism.
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
- Conflicts of Interest: Avoid conflicting situations between your personal interests and those of the company. This includes situations where personal relationships, financial interests, or outside activities may influence your professional conduct and/or decision-making.
- Company Guiding Values: Foster a work environment that embodies our Christian values, treating each other with ethics, courtesy, respect, compassion, and understanding. We do not condone:
- Bullying: Bullying is a form of harassment and therefore not tolerated by Granistone. It is a series of inappropriate behaviors that occur repeatedly toward one or more employees, which can pose risks to health, safety, and the organizational climate. Continuous and intentional acts of physical, verbal, or virtual violence aimed at demoralizing, offending, and/or isolating an individual.
- Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is the coercion or sexually suggestive act in the workplace, where, as a rule, the perpetrator uses their superior hierarchical position or influence to obtain what they desire, against the other party's will. Harassment can be committed by individuals of any hierarchical level, as long as the sexual coercion is involved and the victim does not consent. Repeated conduct is not necessary for it to be considered sexual harassment; a single act, which can be physical, verbal, gestural, explicit, or subtle contact, is sufficient. Acts committed outside the workplace, including online, are also considered sexual harassment. Therefore, it is a criminal offense in many countries where we operate, and employees accused of such conduct, in addition to internal company sanctions such as dismissal with cause, may also face criminal charges under applicable law, including imprisonment.
- Violence: Any intentional act in the workplace by an employee or group of employees against others, with the objective of causing physical harm. Granistone prohibits any form of violence.
- Forced Labor and Human Trafficking: Granistone adheres to all applicable labor laws and regulations and does not engage in forced labor. Our approach to human trafficking is straightforward: we do not tolerate this conduct. We are committed to preventing human trafficking at every stage of our operations and supply chains.
- Bullying: Bullying is a form of harassment and therefore not tolerated by Granistone. It is a series of inappropriate behaviors that occur repeatedly toward one or more employees, which can pose risks to health, safety, and the organizational climate. Continuous and intentional acts of physical, verbal, or virtual violence aimed at demoralizing, offending, and/or isolating an individual.
- Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of all company information, including trade secrets, customer information, proprietary data, and sensitive data. This information must not be disclosed to any unauthorized person, and violators will be subject to the penalties provided for in Law No. 13,709 of August 14, 2018.
- Fair Treatment of Customers and Suppliers: Treat both fairly and honestly, rejecting unfair business practices such as bribery, corruption and inappropriate behavior.
- Use of Company Assets: Use company assets and resources in accordance with company policy. This includes vehicles, marketing equipment, IT equipment such as hardware and software, and other company assets.
- Environment: We are firmly committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations by adopting sustainable practices and methods that are socially responsible and financially viable. Furthermore, we seek to contribute to the development and improvement of society through social investments and actions that promote community well-being.
- Donations and Sponsorships: We recognize our social responsibility and are committed to supporting causes and institutions that align with our values. However, accepting, offering, or granting any donation or sponsorship that could result in undue advantage or conflict of interest is strictly prohibited. All donations and/or sponsorships must strictly follow established internal procedures, except for low-value gifts.
- Protecting the company's image: Unauthorized use of Granistone's name, image, logos, trademarks, and social media accounts is strictly prohibited. All resources and tools, including Granistone's corporate email, are designated as work tools and, therefore, cannot be used for personal purposes and are subject to monitoring.
- The use of the uniform in inappropriate places is prohibited.
PROFESSIONAL POSTURE
- Agir com integridade e honestidade, de acordo com valores cristãos.
- Tratar colegas com respeito, compaixão e compreensão, independentemente das diferenças individuais, evitar palavras de baixo calão e conversas de caráter pessoal, sexual, fofocas e conversas paralelas em relação à empresa em qualquer local.
- Ser justo e objetivo em todas as decisões.
- Cumprir todas as leis e regulamentos aplicáveis.
- Evitar conflitos de interesses.
- Manter confidencialidade das informações da empresa.
- Usar bens e recursos da empresa de forma responsável e ética.
- Reportar suspeitas de violações deste código ao supervisor e/ou demais canais ofertados.
- Proibido trabalhar sob o efeito de álcool e drogas ilícitas.
- Não são permitido atividades políticas partidárias.
- É proibida a comercialização dentro do ambiente de trabalho.
- Proibido a realização de atividades paralelas no ambiente de trabalho.
- Competitividade com base na concorrência leal.
- Não são permitidas o uso de bermudas, saias curtas, decotes, transparências, roupas justas, cropped, que comprometa a imagem do profissional junto à empresa.
- Os funcionários devem expressar-se nas redes sociais de maneira consistente com os valores e princípios da empresa, promovendo uma imagem positiva e profissional, devem evitar compartilhar ou publicar conteúdo que possa ser considerado ofensivo, discriminatório, difamatório, obsceno, vulgar ou que viole os direitos autorais.
- Respeitar a privacidade dos colegas, ter bom senso, evitar perguntas pessoais, não compartilhar informações confidenciais ou acessar dados pessoais dos colegas sem permissão explícita.
- Employees must demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety. Reporting any unsafe situations they have identified to the Occupational Safety Department is an example of this commitment.
Leaders must treat security concerns seriously, seeking to resolve problems with an appropriate sense of priority. - Punctuality and discipline are important to Granistone, therefore, they must be respected when recording electronic time, in meetings, using rooms, conducting external training sessions, visiting clients and completing tasks.
Acting in this way is a sign of professional commitment to the entire organization. - As with any hiring process, hiring relatives can bring both benefits and conflicts.
Therefore, it is necessary to meet the following criteria:- Any hiring of a professional, who has some degree of kinship, will follow the technical admission criteria, undergoing a selection process that is equal to that of other candidates.
- Company employees may nominate relatives for open positions, but must inform Human Resources of the existing relationship status.
DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
In the event of violation of this Code, other Granistone rules, or the law by employees, disciplinary measures will be applied, ranging from warnings to dismissal for cause, without prejudice to administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions, where applicable under applicable law. For violations of this Code, other Granistone rules, or the law by third parties, applicable penalties will be applied, in accordance with legal provisions.
ETHICS CHANNEL RESOURCES
If you have questions about this Code, or if an employee's workplace conduct is a cause for concern, first speak to your manager or coordinator. If, for any reason, you do not feel comfortable acting in this way, contact Granistone through other means: https://canal.ouvidordigital.com.br/granistone
CONCLUSION
This manual is a living document, updated periodically to reflect changes in laws, regulations, and business practices. We urge all stakeholders to familiarize themselves with the manual and uphold our values and ethical principles. Together, we can create an ethical, respectful, and successful work environment by following the best practices recommended by the Corporate Governance Best Practices Code (CGBC), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Ethics and Compliance Initiative (ECI).