The Biodiversity Foundation has implemented an internal information system in accordance with Law 2/2023, of 20 February, regulating the protection of people who report regulatory breaches and the fight against corruption. Within this system, an internal information channel has been established, which allows the submission of complaints, anonymous or identified, verbally or in writing, and any information related to possible infringements by the Biodiversity Foundation.
The internal information channel ensures the confidentiality of communications and protects whistleblowers against retaliation. In addition, it ensures the protection of personal data in accordance with applicable regulations, preventing unauthorized access and the storage of the complainant’s IP address.
Here you can access the regulatory regulations, the Management Procedure of the Internal Information System and the Policy of the Internal Information System of the Biodiversity Foundation.
WHO CAN COMMUNICATE ON THIS CHANNEL?
This internal information channel is reserved for natural persons who have or have had a professional relationship with the Biodiversity Foundation, as well as those whose employment relationship has not yet begun, in cases where the information on infringements has been obtained during the selection process or pre-contractual negotiation, and who have obtained information on possible infringements in a work or professional context. in accordance with Article 3 of Law 2/2023, of 20 February.
WHAT CAN BE COMMUNICATED?
This system allows you to file a complaint about an action by the Biodiversity Foundation, which may be considered an infringement of European or national regulations:
- Actions or omissions that may constitute infringements of European Union law under the terms established in Article 2.1.a) of Law 2/2023, of 20 February.
- Actions or omissions that may constitute a very serious or serious criminal or administrative offence of national law, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2.1.b) of Law 2/2023, of 20 February.
IT IS NOT THE APPROPRIATE WAY TO COMMUNICATE
The whistleblowing channel is not the valid conduit for the submission of the following documentation:
- Allegations, provision of documents, appeals and claims against administrative actions or acts.
- Complaints, claims or suggestions.
- Queries about doubts or generic.
- Requests for access to documentation.
CONTENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
The communication must contain clear and concrete identifying elements that can be verified or verifiable directly or through investigation. To this end, it must provide a detailed description of the facts, dates, places, persons and entities involved and, if possible, provide documentation that allows its proof or at least the indications on which it is based. It is also advisable to indicate other people who could help corroborate the facts.
