Code of Ethics: Cornerstone of the Company

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Every company, regardless of its size and number of employees, should have a code of ethics (or business code of conduct). 

Who is the code of ethics for? 

The code of ethics is aimed at: 

all employees regardless of their contract (permanent employees, fixed-term employees, temporary workers, apprentices, etc.). 

third parties (suppliers, customers, distributors, intermediaries, etc.) who interact with the company. 

stakeholders: shareholders, unions, local residents, NGOs, local elected officials, public authorities, who may be affected by the company's activities.

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What is the purpose of the code of ethics? ​

The code of ethics serves several objectives: ​

• affirm the values and principles of action of the company: customer satisfaction, teamwork, innovation, quality, CSR, etc... 
• affirm its commitments to respect laws and regulations in all relevant areas considering the company's activities: business ethics, competition, commercial activities, purchasing, environment, etc... 
• present the organization and risk management system of the company, detailed in dedicated policies and procedures by themes (e.g. gifts and invitations, conflicts of interest, sponsorship, and patronage).

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Is a group code of ethics sufficient for a French subsidiary? 

A French subsidiary of an international group must have its own code of ethics in order to: 

​We are at your disposal to conduct a flash audit of your code of ethics and the accompanying compliance mechanisms, in the form of a maturity diagnosis and recommendations tailored to your company's risk profile.  

Additionally, we can rely on Isope's expertise to implement digital compliance solutions.​