The Value of an Effective System

• Early detection of misconduct can save a company from serious reputational and financial damage
• An accessible misconduct reporting system can have a tremendous preventive effect: it makes misconduct more difficult to hide. A good system works as a deterrent and supports a culture of integrity
• An accessible misconduct reporting system gives a clear signal to employees, shareholders and other important stakeholders that company management values integrity highly and is willing to act on it