Personal scope
This Code of Ethics is aimed at all direc-
tors, managers and employees (hereinaf-
ter, referred to generally as “individuals”
or “employees”) of the companies forming
the FCC Group, irrespective of the terms
of contract upon which they are engaged,
position they hold or the geographical
area in which they work.
In addition, the remit of this Code may be
extended to any person or organisation
which connected to the FCC Group, when
the circumstances so require and when
the nature of the relationship so allows.
Territorial scope
The FCC Group operates in various coun-
tries, where existing rules and regulations
may differ from those set out in this Code
of Ethics.
When discrepancies arise between local
standards, laws and regulations and this
Code, employees will apply whichever
standard is the stricter.
Duty of knowledge
It is the responsibility of all Group em-
ployees to know and comply with those
laws applicable to their duties, position
and place of work. In all cases, FCC Group
will provide them with the resources nec-
essary so that they know and understand
the local legislation applicable to their
professional duties.
When queries arise, FCC Group employ-
ees may seek advice and clarification
from their line manager as well as from
the other resources in place for the dis-
semination, knowledge and compliance
with this Code of Ethics, as described
below.
The FCC Group shall provide its employ-
ees with the necessary means in order
to comply with and contribute to the
compliance with the principles of conduct
contained in this Code of Ethics.
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