Governance oversight

Galderma strives for the highest standards and integrity, with well-defined governance which guides how our company, employees and partners conduct business.

Here we share a set of documents which are designed to guide our employees and suppliers as they carry out their day-to-day business. These reflects the values and behaviors that we uphold as a responsible business and which have contributed to making us successful over the years.

The Company provides a hotline (available at https://galderma.integrityline.io/) to report suspected violations of Company policies or laws. Reports can be submitted anonymously and without fear of retribution.

 

CODE OF ETHICS

 

Our Code of Ethics is an explicit declaration of adherence to the highest ethical standards in our work. It states that it is the responsibility of every employee to “do the right thing, the right way” to ensure the highest standards of integrity. It means that when we create value for our company and its stakeholders, such as the people and communities we serve, we should do so by acting in an ethical and socially responsible way. The Code reflects the values and behavior that have strongly contributed to making us successful over the years.

 

ANTI-BRIBERY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION (ABAC) POLICY

 

Galderma prohibits all forms of bribery and corruption, whether involving a government official or private person or entity, whether direct or through a third party. Our ABAC Policy explicitly sets out expectations for all Galderma employees.

 

SUPPLIER CODE

 

The Galderma Supplier Code sets out the standards we require our suppliers to adhere to when conducting business for us. These concern the environment, social aspects and business ethics.

 

HCP CODE

 

It is our responsibility to preserve the Galderma reputation when dealing with our stakeholders. Our HCP Code defines how employees and businesses should behave when interacting with healthcare professionals. It is every employee's responsibility to ensure all employees who work with healthcare professionals comply with this Code.

 

RAISING A CONCERN

 

The Ethics & Compliance function investigates all allegations of misconduct. Misconduct is categorised as any conduct that violates the Code of Ethics, Company policies or laws. Concerns can be reported through the confidential Integrity Reporting Hotline.