What is whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing is reporting about conditions and conduct that are:
- violations of laws, rules or internal policies
- unethical or harmful to people, the environment or the economy
Examples include financial misconduct, corruption, harassment or other unacceptable conduct.
Processing of whistleblowing reports
- Confidentiality: All whistleblowing reports are treated with strict confidentiality.
- Protection: ScaleAQ has a zero-tolerance policy for retaliation against people who whistleblow in good faith.
- Handling: The whistleblowing reports are assessed and followed up by dedicated persons or an independent third party, depending on the severity of the case.
What happens after whistleblowing?
- You will receive a confirmation that the whistleblowing report has been received.
- We will investigate the matter thoroughly and follow up as soon as possible.
Why is whistleblowing important?
By whistleblowing, you help to ensure a safe, responsible and ethical work culture. Speaking up is an important part of our shared responsibility to ensure that ScaleAQ lives up to its values and standards.