Commitment to business ethics and integrity

Ethics and Transparency

At Colefruse Internacional, ethics and transparency are fundamental pillars of our corporate culture. All our processes and business relationships are guided by clear principles that ensure regulatory compliance, integrity, and trust in every operation.

Code of Ethics and General Principles

Compliance culture and responsible conduct

Our Code of Ethics sets out the principles that guide the conduct of all Colefruse Internacional employees:

Zero tolerance for corruption, bribery, fraud, or illegal conduct.

Strict compliance with criminal, administrative, and sectoral legislation, both national and international.

Transparency and business ethics in all operations and commercial relationships.

Integrity and accuracy in all information and documentation provided to clients, authorities, and consumers.

Protection of whistleblowers, ensuring they can report irregularities without retaliation.

Prevention of improper practices

Binding rules for all operations

At Colefruse Internacional, the following are expressly prohibited:

  1. Offering, promising, giving, soliciting, or accepting improper payments, gifts, or benefits to unduly influence business or administrative decisions.
  2. The use of intermediaries or third parties to channel bribes or illegitimate advantages.
  3. Gifts or courtesies to clients, officials, or third parties that exceed reasonable limits of hospitality.

Internal controls To ensure compliance with these rules, we implement rigorous internal controls, including the review of payments, donations, sponsorships, and representation expenses.

Transparency and responsibility in every decision

Integrity throughout the value chain

Our ethics and transparency policy not only applies internally, but is also reflected in our supply chain and business relationships:

  • Supplier selection based on ethical and responsible criteria.
  • Clear and truthful communication of information to all stakeholders.
  • Promotion of a culture of integrity and compliance at all levels of the organization.

With this approach, Colefruse Internacional strengthens the trust of clients, employees, and partners, ensuring safe and responsible business operations.

Due diligence

Risk assessment

We identify and prevent key risks

  • Labor
  • Environmental
  • Suppliers

SAQ Sedex + internal analysis

Legal compliance

We ensure regulatory compliance

  • Labor and human rights
  • Environmental regulations
  • Criminal compliance
  • Code of Ethics

Policies

Our ethical framework

Aligned with OECD and UN

Traceability

Verifiable data

  • Product tracking
  • Labor records
  • Consumption
  • Waste

Control

Continuous monitoring

  • Whistleblower channel
  • Audits
  • Suppliers

Improvement

Continuous evolution

  • Environmental and decarbonization plan
  • Impact reduction
  • CAPA suppliers
  • Customer satisfaction evolution

Training

Prepared team

  • Ethics
  • Environment
  • Responsible purchasing
  • Product safety
  • Responsible labor practices

KPIs

We measure and improve

  • Labor indicators
  • Resources
  • Emissions

Ongoing review