Ethical behaviour

Concept including due diligence applied

Swisscom conducts its business fairly, honestly and transparently and is opposed to any form of corruption. In its Code of Conduct, it has set out clear rules for legally compliant behaviour in the spirit of integrity. The Group-wide anti-corruption directive specifies which behaviour is permissible or impermissible in the context of work-related activities. The directive includes a strict ban on all forms of bribery and corruption, as well as detailed regulations on conflicts of interest, lobbying, donations and sponsorship. This means that Swisscom’s compliance management system is also geared towards preventing corruption. As a trustworthy partner, Swisscom meets stakeholders’ high expectations in terms of its integrity. It works in line with values and ethical principles and trains its employees in lawful and value-oriented conduct.

Code of Conduct

Swisscom’s principles and rules on corporate governance are set out primarily in the company’s Articles of Incorporation, Organisational Rules and the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Directors’ committees. Of particular importance is the Code of Conduct approved by the Board of Directors. It contains an explicit declaration by Swisscom of its commitment to absolute integrity as well as compliance with the law and all other external and internal rules and regulations. Swisscom expects its employees to take responsibility for their actions, show consideration for people, society and the environment, comply with applicable rules, demonstrate integrity and report any violations of the Code of Conduct. The latest versions of these documents as well as their earlier, unamended and superseded versions can be viewed online on the Swisscom website under ‘Basic principles’.