{"id":479,"date":"2026-03-26T15:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biodiversa.it\/?page_id=479"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:44:23","slug":"whistleblowing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.biodiversa.it\/en\/whistleblowing\/","title":{"rendered":"Whistleblowing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><br>Reporting of wrongdoing and irregularities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This procedure governs the methods for reporting violations of national or European Union regulations pursuant to Legislative Decree 24\/2023, which implements EU Directive 2019\/1937 (Whistleblowing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure applies to Biodiversa S.r.l. (hereinafter the \u201cCompany\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purpose of the procedure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Biodiversa S.r.l. promotes a corporate culture based on ethics, legality, and transparency, encouraging the reporting of illegal conduct or irregularities that become known in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure guarantees:<br>\u2022 confidentiality of the whistleblower's identity<br>protection from retaliation<br>\u2022 impartial handling of reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who can make a report?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can make reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>employees<br>employees and consultants<br>suppliers and partners<br>candidates and former employees<br>\u2022 interns and volunteers<br>\u2022 any subject that has professional dealings with the Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What violations can be reported<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Violations of national or EU regulations that harm the public interest or the Company's integrity may be reported, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>crimes against public administration<br>fraud and corruption<br>\u2022 violations of occupational safety regulations<br>environmental offenses<br>\u2022 data protection violations (GDPR)<br>- accounting or financial irregularities<br>\u2022 Violations of Legislative Decree 231 or internal procedures<br>- serious ethical misconduct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are not included:<br>\u2022 personal disputes or interpersonal relationships<br>\u2022 Commercial complaints or customer requests<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internal signaling channels<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-notte-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b94cea61b4a869dfd11572e811c87655\">The Company provides the following channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-notte-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f56b42640513828baa7950bcd2722f2d\">Dedicated Email:<br><a>whistleblowing@biodiversa.it<\/a><br>(if it doesn't exist, activate it before publication)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-notte-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc135da3e5767609feb612886fcf59ff\">Alternative PEC:<br><a>biodiversasrl@pecitaly.eu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-notte-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0300d5ee1ba06c4c3dfa23a5ac6e9543\">Mailing address:<br>Biodiversa LLC.<br>Confidential Whistleblowing<br>Via Roma 31<br>31100 Treviso (TV) \u2013 Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports can be anonymous, but named reports make investigations easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Content of the report<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The report should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>description of facts<br>Date and place of the event<br>\u2022 parties involved<br>\u2022 any documents or evidence<br>\u2022 Contact for any clarifications (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports must be made in good faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Report Management<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports are handled by the person appointed by the Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Times provided for by Legislative Decree 24\/2023:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 confirm receipt within 7 days<br>\u2022 feedback within 3 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional information may be requested during the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confidentiality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximum confidentiality is guaranteed on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 reporter's identity<br>\u2022 report content<br>\u2022 Identity of the people involved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-notte-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33fceaf55217eba9903325d896d1a046\">Data is processed in compliance with GDPR and the Privacy Policy:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biodiversa.it\/en\/privacy-policy\/\">https:\/\/www.biodiversa.it\/privacy-policy\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Whistleblower Protection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Any form of retaliation is prohibited, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 dismissal or suspension<br>Demotion<br>Discrimination<br>\u2022 mobbing or harassment<br>Reputational damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retaliation is prohibited even if the report is not confirmed, as long as it is made in good faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>External reports<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The whistleblower can directly contact ANAC when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the internal channel is not active<br>fears retaliation<br>- internal reporting has not been followed up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-notte-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d3387f2fb191490623fc978e5bb8f4f\">ANAC Channel:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anticorruzione.it\/-\/whistleblowing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.anticorruzione.it\/-\/whistleblowing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data conservation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports and documentation are kept for a maximum of 5 years from the closure of the proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Whistleblower responsibilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who makes false reports with intent or gross negligence may be subject to disciplinary and legal liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"12\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Updates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the date indicated.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY Segnalazione di illeciti e irregolarit\u00e0 La presente procedura disciplina le modalit\u00e0 di segnalazione di violazioni di normative nazionali o dell\u2019Unione Europea ai sensi del D.Lgs. 24\/2023, che recepisce la Direttiva UE 2019\/1937 (Whistleblowing). La procedura si applica a Biodiversa S.r.l. (di seguito \u201cSociet\u00e0\u201d). Biodiversa S.r.l. promuove una cultura aziendale basata su etica, legalit\u00e0 &#8230; <a title=\"Whistleblowing\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biodiversa.it\/en\/whistleblowing\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Whistleblowing\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_surecart_dashboard_logo_width":"180px","_surecart_dashboard_show_logo":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_orders":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_invoices":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_subscriptions":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_downloads":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_billing":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_account":true,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-479","page","type-page","status-publish"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"trp-custom-language-flag":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Marco Dotto","author_link":"http:\/\/www.biodiversa.it\/en\/author\/marco\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY Segnalazione di illeciti e irregolarit\u00e0 La presente procedura disciplina le modalit\u00e0 di segnalazione di violazioni di normative nazionali o dell\u2019Unione Europea ai sensi del D.Lgs. 24\/2023, che recepisce la Direttiva UE 2019\/1937 (Whistleblowing). 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