Whistleblowing Policy
1. Purpose
Ascend Jvian is committed to conducting business with integrity. This policy provides a safe way for employees, directors, contractors, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to raise concerns about suspected wrongdoing connected with the company.
2. Concerns that may be reported
Reports may concern fraud, theft, bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, misuse of company assets, falsification of records, serious breaches of law or company policy, threats to health or safety, retaliation, or deliberate concealment of wrongdoing.
Personal employment grievances should normally be raised through the appropriate management or human resources process unless they also involve misconduct covered by this policy.
3. How to make a report
You may submit a report by telephone or in writing. Provide the facts, people involved, relevant dates and any supporting material available to you. Reports may be sent to Ascend Jvian at the address below or raised by telephone.
4. Confidentiality and anonymous reports
We will handle reports as confidentially as reasonably possible, subject to a fair investigation and applicable law. Anonymous reports will be considered, although limited information may make investigation more difficult.
5. Protection from retaliation
A person who raises a concern honestly and in good faith must not be dismissed, disadvantaged, threatened or otherwise retaliated against for making the report. Knowingly false or malicious allegations may result in appropriate action.
6. Review and investigation
Reports will be assessed promptly and referred to an appropriate independent reviewer where necessary. Investigations will be fair, objective and proportionate. Corrective, disciplinary or legal action may follow where a concern is substantiated.
7. Records and policy review
The company will keep appropriate confidential records of reports and outcomes and will review this policy periodically. This policy may be updated when reporting channels or legal requirements change.