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Ethics & Integrity Channel

Whistleblowing Channel

A secure, confidential, and independent channel to report breaches, ethics, environmental, or labour concerns with full whistleblower protection.

What is the Whistleblowing Channel?

The Whistleblowing Channel of Ibero Massa Florestal, S.A. allows employees, service providers, contractors, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to report, with complete impartiality and confidence, facts or grounded suspicions concerning ethics, human and labour rights, safety, the environment, or fraud.

In compliance with Portuguese Law No. 93/2021 and the GDPR, this procedure ensures absolute confidentiality, accepts anonymous reports, and guarantees that any reporting person acting in good faith is fully protected against retaliation.

How the Process Works

1

Receipt & Registration

The message is securely received and assigned a unique, confidential reference tracking number.

2

Acknowledgment within 7 Days

Within 7 working days, the sender is formally notified of the safe receipt of the report.

3

Independent Assessment

An impartial investigation is conducted with zero conflict of interest and strict data preservation.

4

Resolution & Feedback

Reasoned conclusion and communication of remedial measures within the legal deadline of up to 3 months.

Ethical Commitment & Confidentiality

Commitment to Confidentiality

Cases are handled with strict segregation of duties and access limited solely to authorised personnel.

Anonymous Reporting: You may submit reports without providing personal identification.
Protection Against Retaliation: Strict statutory prohibition of any professional penalty or adverse treatment.
Data Protection: All records are handled in rigorous compliance with GDPR standards.

How to Submit a Report

You may use either of the following dedicated communication channels:

Dedicated Email

Send an email setting out the facts, dates, and any supporting information to:

ethics@imflorestal.com

Confidential Postal Mail

Send an unsigned or signed letter in a sealed envelope marked «Confidential — Whistleblowing Channel» to:

Ibero Massa Florestal, S.A.
Rua Manuel Oliveira Borges, nº 75
3720-584 Avenal UL – Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
The envelope is delivered unopened directly to the independent officer.
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