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NEW REPORT: Compliance and Sustainability Practice and Policies in Latin America – Case Studies of Brazil, Chile, and Mexico

Ethics and Compliance: A Historical Perspective

From the 70s, through the 2008 crisis, until today, companies have had the challenge of keeping up with the new regulations of the growing ethics and compliance programs.

Compliance programs in a new business narrative: reflections on ethics, corporate identity, and program effectiveness

Compliance programs require a change of approach and perspective to add value, contribute to better management, and positively impact the organization and society.

Being green is not a trend, it’s a survival strategy

How energy firms have survived the impact of COVID-19 and the Ukraine crisis through sustainable business models

Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs as a Requirement for Contracting with the Public and Private Sectors

Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs are increasingly required for contracting with the public and private sectors. What does this imply?

SOCIAL CONTRACT FOR SUSTAINABILITY: ACCELERATING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY IN EUROPE

The European Union is committed to building a sustainable reference model that involves companies; what aspects need to be strengthened to accelerate this objective? (ESP)

When will it be mandatory to create a whistleblowing channel in Spanish companies?

Will companies be obliged to set up a complaints channel if the Spanish State delays in transposing the Directive on whistleblowing?

Riding the ESG wave

How Spanish and Italian firms with solid environmental, social and governance policies overcame the pandemic’s impact on the stock markets

The Judge’s Reason and the Opinion of the Market

The judge can be sensitive to a perception of “greenwashing” and his reason would be even more demanding than the opinion of the market.

Five tips on managing coronavirus-associated risks for the compliance officer

Protecting employees and their families has always been an important compliance objective.

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COMPLIANCE PILLS

Practical forms prepared by Elecnor with the Eversheds Sutherland Nicea law firm to help companies and organizations implement and enforce the highest standards of compliance.

Transparency in Norway

“The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom —these are the pillars of society.” (Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian playwright and poet)

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Compliance Updates in Chile

Chile's Compliance Revolution: Embracing Legal Entity Accountability. New updates expand the horizons of corporate responsibility, demand tailored Compliance Programs, and emphasize autonomy in the age of legal entity accountability.

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Whistleblower Protection

Empowering Whistleblowers: Strengthening Protections for Ethical Reporting. Discover how Spain is enhancing whistleblowing safeguards for a culture of integrity.

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PEPs: Politically Exposed Persons

When discussing Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), what's in the picture? How other countries define this? Find here some relevant legal references on PEPs from various jurisdictions.

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The environment as a possible incentive for non-compliance

The environment (country, client...) may favor the violation of rules and behaviors.

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WELL-FOUNDED SUSPICIONS. WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN?

When operations take us to environments with which we are not familiar at the international level, compliance-related risks—which are difficult for the organization to predict—may arise.

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INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT OF LARGE PROJECTS

One of the functions of our compliance system is the identification of compliance risks and the review of Grupo Elecnor's policies and procedures.

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THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THIRD PARTIES

Practical case: Emilio is the purchasing manager of a department store. His job is to ensure that the textile area is perfectly stocked with clothing and sports equipment. To this end, he contracts Bangladeshi factories producing sportswear.

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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPLIANCE SYSTEM 

In an increasingly globalized world, a debate arises regarding the most efficient way to guarantee that the company and all its subsidiaries comply not only with international regulations but also with the multiple legal requirements established in each of the jurisdictions in which they operate.

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AN UNFOCUSED APPOINTMENT

Practical case: Two weeks ago, Joaquín, the general manager, proposed to Ana, director of internal legal advice, that she become the group compliance officer. Both had doubts about the position’s profile, its tasks, and its reporting line. They agreed to talk in two weeks’ time to specify the conditions of the position.

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THE MOST COMMON REASON THAT EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE THE REPORTING CHANNEL

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