Ethical Channel

Our Commitment

At GCS Activities of Construction and Services, S.A., and our group of companies (GCS), we position ourselves as one of the leading actors in all those sectors in which we operate, committing ourselves to the economic and social progress of the countries where we have presence. Throughout our history, we have maintained a corporate commitment to various stakeholders, based on ethical principles that are part of our corporate culture and go beyond strict compliance with the Law.

Our Code of Conduct reflects the essential values of the GCS. Therefore, all the companies and divisions within the Group shall adopt decisions and act in alignment with this framework. However, since we operate in different jurisdictions, stricter local regulations will take precedence over the provisions of the Code of Conduct. However, we will not apply to local customs when they contravene them.

Likewise, all members of the organization, as well as external third parties worldwide, are encouraged to use the Ethics Channel to report information related to possible violations of the commitments and basic principles established in our Human Rights Policy.

The actions of the GCS are based on the values of Integrity, Excellence, Trust, Sustainability, and Profitability. These values ensure the generation of shared value for all stakeholders, as well as sustainable and profitable growth for our shareholders. We will adhere to conduct aligned with our values, deeply convinced of the benefits this brings to both the GCS and society. This will be carried out in such a way that fulfilling these values naturally becomes a part of our culture.

The GCS's Ethics Channel is available to any person who intends to report a possible infringment in a professional context with the GCS, as well as to all the Group's stakeholders and interested parties.

The GCS Ethics Channel allows reports to be made anonymously. Through the Ethics Channel's digital platform, the informant can stay in contact with the organization while preserving their identity and tracking their case. However, GCS encourages informants to identify themselves by providing their name, role, and contact details when making a report. This way, the staff in charge of processing the report will be able to contact the whistleblower to follow-up if necessary. At the same time, GCS believes that this is the best way to demonstrate its non-retaliation policy for reports made in good faith.

All members of the organization and stakeholders who have knowledge or reasonable suspicion about any non-compliance are encouraged to report it through the various communication channels, at the informant's discretion, described in the Policy Operations of the GCS Ethics Channel. Doing so is a demonstration of commitment and respect for our values. Additionally, you are informed of the existence of external reporting channels enabled by competent authorities, such as the spanish Independent Authority for Whistleblower Protection, A.A.I.

The information you provide will be managed completely confidentially and anonymously ,if you so wish. We are committed to ensuring that your comments will be considered.

Information about your personal data:

Data Controller: GCS, Grupo Integral de Construcciones y Servicios, S.A.

Purpose : GCS will process your personal data for the handling, investigation, and, where appropriate, the adoption of appropriate measures related to the report made through our Ethics Channel. This is for the purposes of detecting and preventing potentially unlawful conduct and/or conduct contrary to the GCS Code of Ethics, and for the defense of the company's interests and rights in line with the provisions of Law 2/2023, of February 20, regulating the protection of persons who report regulatory infringements and the fight against corruption. The data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and to determine any possible liabilities arising from that purpose and from the processing of the data.

Contact Information: You can exercise your data protection rights by contacting Avda. Pío XII, 102, 28036, Madrid (MADRID), Spain or via email [email protected].

More Information: General information - Privacy policy - GCS

The GCS Ethical Channel can be accessed digitally here.