Whistleblowing Policy
At UEMS Solutions, we are committed to fostering an ethical work environment where individuals can report any misconduct involving UEMS employees or business associates without fear of retaliation. Our Whistleblowing Framework ensures that all reports are confidential, thoroughly assessed, and independently investigated by a panel led by the Chief Executive Officer and the Anti-Bribery Compliance Function. We encourage individuals to report any concerns in good faith, with assurances of confidentiality and protection. This policy outlines the types of violations that can be reported, such as corruption, fraud and unlawful conduct.
Our Policy
Whistleblowing/Speak-Up
At UEMS Solutions, we encourage individuals to report any observed misconduct involving UEMS employees and/or business associates without fear of retaliation. Our Whistleblowing Framework allows confidential reporting.
All whistleblowing incidents will be thoroughly assessed and independently investigated by an investigative panel led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Anti-Bribery Compliance Function (ABCF). The investigation findings will be communicated to the Whistleblowing Committee. The investigation findings will be communicated to the Whistleblowing Committee.
We expect whistleblowers to disclose their concerns in good faith. The identity of the whistleblower and the concerns raised will be kept confidential, unless disclosure is mandated by law to parties such as solicitors, the police or investigators.
Types of Conduct Violations
Reportable violations include the following:
– Corruption/bribery: This involves receiving, requesting, offering, promising, or giving any gratification to induce or be induced to perform a favour for corrupt purposes. Types of gratification can be, but not limited to, include money, sexual favours, properties, promises and services. Requests for confidential information, leniency, special privileges, and contracts may also constitute favours.
– Fraud: Fraud encompasses any illicit act that involves deception, concealment, or breach of trust. It aims to procure money, property or services; avoid payment, avoid loss of services; or secure personal or business advantages. Common types of fraud include misappropriation of assets, forgery, and misuse of employment-related information.
– Unlawful conduct: This category includes all forms for illegal behaviour, such as the sale or use of drugs, violence or threats of violence, criminal damage to property, sexual harassment, money laundering, and financing terrorism.
Please contact the Police or Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) at 1-800-376-0000 if you have information about alleged corrupt practices.
Methods of Reporting
By mail: Chief Executive Officer, UEMS Singapore & Taiwan/Anti-Bribery Compliance Function
60 MacPherson Road, Blk 1, #03-08, The Siemens Centre, Singapore 348615
Reporting channel overseen by the CEO/ABCF:
Email: whistleblowing@uemsgroup.com
Web Portal: www.uemsgroup.com
