Ethics Channel

Integrity is the main foundation of Villares Metals, and the Ethics Channel promotes ethical behavior and allows confidential reporting of practices contrary to the company’s values, serving as a safe and discreet means for everyone to report inappropriate conduct.

Reports are handled with the highest degree of confidentiality, protecting whistleblowers from retaliation, and the Investigation Process is conducted by the Compliance Committee to ensure fair and effective treatment of all reported issues.

Reports can be made through:

• Hierarchical Superiors
• Local Board of Directors
• Internal Controls Department
• Compliance Department
• Anonymous email to the address canal.etica@villaresmetals.com
• Red boxes inside the company
• voestalpine anonymous reporting website