Regarding our Ethics & Compliance program, the Board of Directors and Audit Committee
- Interact directly with the responsible Ethics & Compliance focal, the Executive Director of E&C on a quarterly basis, and;
- are knowledgeable about the content and operation
- exercise reasonable oversight of the implementation and effectiveness measures
- receive direct reporting about the activities of the program.
The Ethics & Compliance function supports the Board's fulfillment of their oversight responsibility by:
- Providing context of the elements of an effective program, including program health & initiatives in work
- Reporting on risks, gaps, and challenges and the initiatives undertaken to manage them
- Providing quarterly Ethics Helpline metrics and analysis
- Sharing best practices of peers and in the field
- Delivering compliance training as required