By 2030, we will halve our corruption risks in our value chain.
Identifying corruption risks is fundamental to ensuring the ethical integrity of companies. Carry out a thorough analysis of internal processes and external business relationships and identify potential areas where there is a risk of corruption. This measure lays the foundation for implementing effective anti-corruption strategies and helps minimise legal, financial and reputational risks.
Addressing corruption risks in a targeted way is crucial to establishing a transparent and ethical corporate culture. This includes implementing clear guidelines, training programmes and internal control mechanisms to prevent and detect corruption. In particular, set up an anonymous, ideally independent, multilingual whistleblowing service that both your staff and your suppliers' staff can report to. Publicise the service to the relevant target groups.
Measuring impact and presenting it transparently are essential steps in evaluating the success of measures, initiatives and projects. Use appropriate performance indicators to determine objectively whether you have achieved your anti-corruption objectives. Transparent communication of these results to internal and external stakeholders strengthens credibility, demonstrates commitment to ethical practices and promotes an open corporate culture.
Corruption is an often underestimated challenge in Switzerland. Corrupt behaviour along the supply chain in particular (such as the falsification of environmental certificates by suppliers) can have a significant impact on people and the environment. Companies can avoid reputational risks and contribute to fair market conditions by taking a strategic approach to fighting corruption.
