| ETHICAL CODE |
CODE OF ETHICS OF CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A.
This Code of Ethics establishes the principles and values of business conduct that govern CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. and sets out a public commitment to their observance.
The following principles, encompassing the social, environmental, and fair business practice domains, constitute the rules of corporate conduct applicable to all personnel of CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A., from Management to employees.
1. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS
CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. is characterized by compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all countries where it conducts its business activities.
In addition, all internal rules and regulations applicable to a given situation must be observed. These internal rules are specific to CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. and may go beyond legal requirements.
2. COMPLIANCE WITH SOCIAL AND LABOR POLICY
CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. respects applicable labor laws, including the proper payment of wages, and rejects any form of forced or child labor.
This commitment entails:
- Upholding fundamental rights and legal prohibitions related to slavery and child labor, as well as avoiding any kind of discrimination.
- Making employment decisions solely on individual merit and avoiding discrimination based on characteristics such as age, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, among others.
- Recognizing the right to freedom of association.
- Providing a safe, healthy, productive, and dignified work environment.
- Fully respecting others’ differences and opinions, with an absolute prohibition of any form of harassment or discrimination.
3. RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. is committed to protecting the environment by conducting its business activities in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner to minimize the impact of its operations.
- Maintaining a healthy environment by minimizing impacts throughout the product life cycle (design, development, production, transportation, use, and recycling).
- Improving processes and procedures to minimize environmental impacts and those on the communities in which we operate.
- Using natural resources responsibly.
- Managing waste efficiently.
4. RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. carries out its activities by adopting appropriate measures to prevent any violation of human rights and to minimize impacts in this regard.
CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. respects and supports the fulfillment of internationally recognized human rights, following the requirements established in the UNGP (United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights), and extends this commitment to its suppliers, clients, and employees.
5. FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES
CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. and its suppliers are committed to complying with ethical standards in their dealings with employees, suppliers, and government and regulatory authorities.
Any form of illicit or improper activity — including, but not limited to, corruption, false statements, extortion, embezzlement, or bribery — is strictly prohibited and may result in the termination of agreements and legal action.
- Reject any form of corruption or bribery. All operations must be transparent, and all transactions must comply with anti-corruption laws, including the requirement to maintain complete and accurate accounting books and records.
- Comply with fair trade standards in advertising, sales, and competition.
- Neither offer nor accept gifts, refunds, or any form of gratuity as a reward for obtaining preferential treatment.
- Carry out supplier and service selection processes based on quality, need, performance, and cost, always within legal limits. Discriminatory or favoritism-based criteria shall never be used.
- Comply with laws regarding data protection, use, and confidentiality.
- Avoid conflicts of interest — that is, when the interests of an employee or third party compete with the general interests of CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. — and resolve such situations fairly and transparently.
6. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING CHANNEL
To file any anonymous report in accordance with current data protection legislation, CONSULTING PUNTO DE VENTA, S.A. provides the following email address:
📧 punto@bypunto.com
Signed,
ADRIÀ BLANC – CEO
