Additional Compliance Policies & Actions

Additional Compliance Policies & Actions

Our Code of Conduct defines a framework of rules and principles of good practice and ethics which is followed by the company and determines in a way how employees and third parties are connected. Our Code of Conduct and respective Compliance Policies ensure of maintaining good company image and reputation, contribute to the consolidation of NOVA ICT having a strong position in the market, and assist in building strong relationships in trust and transparency with customers, suppliers, partners, employees and shareholders.

United Group is a member of the RBA (Responsible Business Alliance) since November 2022 and a member of the UN Global Compact since May 2023. The commitments and following policies demonstrate the significant engagement of us all towards a responsible corporate culture, critical to our long-term prosperity:

Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)

Responsible Business Alliance (https://www.responsiblebusiness.org/) is the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to corporate social responsibility in global supply chains. By participating, we commit to RBA Code of Conduct and its standards and accept the responsibility for continuous improvement and spread this commitment to our supply chain.

UN Global Compact

United Nations (UN) Global Compact (https://unglobalcompact.org/) is the world’s largest Corporate Sustainability Initiative. United Group accept the organization’s call to align our strategies and operations with Universal Principles on Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption and take actions that advance societal goals.

Compliance Awards

United Group in Greece has brought in for Greece an impressive array of awards at the Compliance Awards 2023:

  • Gold Award: Best Compliance Whistleblowing project
  • Silver Award: Best Digital Transformation for our innovative platform for Gifts, Entertainment, Travel, Donations & Sponsorships approval and Conflict of Interest registration
  • Bronze Awards: Best Compliance Team in Media & Technology sector
  • Best Compliance Awareness Activity: Compliance Ethics and Culture
  • Most Impactful Environmental Initiative: Company’s social and environmental initiative with active employees volunteering

Anti Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Policy

Zero Tolerance to Bribery and Corruption: We stand for accountability, ethics and integrity and have zero tolerance for fraud, bribery and corruption. No matter where we are or what our role is at NOVA ICT, we act with honesty, transparency and respect.

Charitable Donations and Sponsorships

Ethical Donations and Sponsorships: All sponsorships and charitable donations on behalf of NOVA ICT are carried out following established transparent procedures where approval from Compliance is mandatory.

Gifts, Entertainment, Travel (GET) Policy

Give or Get Ethical GETs: Considering that Gifts, Entertainment and Travel offering or receiving may raise doubts as to whether this action is only related to a legitimate business purpose and nothing else is hidden, the company has created this Policy and a process where Compliance investigates and approves what is acceptable as GET, in order to ensure that decision makers are not influenced from GETs and this action is not linked to unethical behaviour.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Effective management of Conflict of Interest: By implementing a Conflict-of-Interest Policy, NOVA ICT has set out the framework according to which the existence of a conflict of interest is recognized and appropriate measures are taken to avoid situations that may affect the decision-making process.

Sanctions Policy

Effective Sanction screening: NOVA ICT and all connected companies to United Group are committed to comply with global, national, local laws and regulations, including international sanctions applicable to transactions with certain persons and foreign countries and imposed by the United States of America, the United Nations, the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Due Diligence on Third Party Policy

Effective evaluation of Third Parties: NOVA ICT is committed to building its business relationships with Third Parties diligently and in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. Therefore, all Third Parties shall be evaluated and verified via Due Diligence process, to be integral and trustworthy individuals or entities to do business with, before finalizing the business relationship.

Policy against Violence and Harassment

Zero tolerance in Violence and Harassment: NOVA ICT has a zero-tolerance policy for any incident of bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace. Any form of violence and harassment, taking place during worktime, connected, or resulting from work, including violence and harassment based on gender and sexual harassment, is strictly prohibited for every employee and partner of the company. Respecting human dignity, at all levels, is a key element of NOVA ICT’s culture.