Ethics, Compliance and Ethics Channel
To carry out our work, at the CaixaResearch Institute we apply the following principles of conduct:
Compliance with laws and regulations
Those of us who form part of the CaixaResearch Institute must, at all times, conduct ourselves in a professional, upright and honest manner whilst carrying out our work, also complying with:
- Current legislation and regulations.
- The organisation’s internal regulations.
- The relevant ethical principles and rules.
- The obligations and commitments assumed by CaixaResearch Institute in its contractual relationships with third parties.
Integrity and transparency
Those of us who form part of the CaixaResearch Institute must carry out our work with integrity, honesty and transparency. We also encourage the social organisations, collaborators and suppliers the organisation deals with to follow the same standards of conduct.
Social and environmental responsibility
At the CaixaResearch Institute, we are committed to achieving a more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable world.
Respect for people
At the CaixaResearch Institute, we respect people, their dignity and fundamental values. In this regard, we promote equal opportunities and do not tolerate any discrimination, harassment, abuse or inappropriate treatment on the basis of gender, race, nationality or any other situation protected by law.
Professionalism and teamwork
At the CaixaResearch Institute, our main asset is our people and the values and principles that motivate them. That’s why we are committed to fostering respect and promoting diversity, valuing the abilities and contributions of each person. At the CaixaResearch Institute, we believe that better results are achieved by working together and combining the individual strengths of each member.
Ethics Channel
The CaixaResearch Institute’s Ethics Channel forms part of our commitment to promote a culture of transparency, ethics and zero tolerance for conduct that may constitute a breach of our internal regulations or applicable legislation.
Through the Ethics Channel, anyone connected with the organisation can report, in the strictest confidence, any breaches or behaviour that contravene ethics, the law or internal regulations.
Please consult the Ethics Channel Policy, which explains how it operates and, if necessary, contact us via the Ethics Channel.
The CaixaResearch Institute has adhered to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Action of the “la Caixa” Foundation, which constitutes the fundamental pillar on which all our policies, procedures, and guidelines are based.
Download our Code of Ethics.