Governance

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors sets out the strategic and general approach, coordinating economic and financial activities through the approval of strategic and financial plans, investments and annual budgets.

The Board of Directors of L’Operosa S.p.A. establishes the policies and objectives for sustainable development, reflecting the core values of the parent company, and is tasked with evaluating the impacts of the organisation on the economy, environment and people.

Board of Statutory Auditors

The Board of Statutory Auditors has supervisory duties pursuant to Article 2429 of the Italian Civil Code.

The Board monitors the adequacy and functioning of the company’s organisational structure, compliance with laws and the Articles of Association, and with principles of proper administration.

Internal control and compliance

L’Operosa S.p.A. carries out its activities complying with the principles set out in the Code of Ethics and in national and international laws and regulations in force.

Recognising the importance of being ethically and socially accountable, and of protecting the environment in doing business, the company advocates a management style which focuses on balancing the legitimate interests of stakeholders with those of the community.

Supervisory Body

The Supervisory Body is tasked with monitoring the effectiveness of the corporate governance system.

It also monitors the adequacy and functioning of the Compliance Programme (MOGC) adopted by the organisation pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree 231/01.

Governance documents

The Compliance Programme

The Compliance Programme (MOGC), adopted pursuant to Articles 6 and 7 of Italian Legislative Decree 231 of 2001 and the “Guidelines for creating compliance programmes”, has been designed to prevent unlawful conduct, such as corruption, extortion, false accounting and money laundering, as well as breaches of occupational health and safety and environmental regulations.
In 2023, the Compliance Programme was updated to conform to “whistleblowing” legislation (Italian Decree no. 24/2023), implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law, further consolidating the principles of transparency and responsibility in whistleblowing, guaranteeing the protection of whistleblowers and preventing discrimination or unfair sanctions against them.

The Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics is a fundamental document that sets out the guidelines and principles to conduct all company activities with integrity, responsibility and respect. This code clearly defines the rules for the conduct expected from all employees and external staff, guaranteeing an ethical and transparent work environment.

The Anti-Corruption Policy

L’Operosa S.p.A. has adopted an Anti-Corruption Policy in compliance with ISO 37001, with the aim of promoting integrity, transparency and conformity in all its activities. This policy is a concrete commitment to preventing and combating corruption, guaranteeing an ethical and responsible work environment.
To ensure the effective adoption of this policy, L’Operosa S.p.A. has appointed an Officer for Corruption Prevention and Transparency (RPCT). This Officer is tasked with managing and coordinating measures to prevent corruption within the organisation, targeting both the public and private spheres.

WHISTLEBLOWING (Decreto Legislativo 24/23)

In conformità al Decreto Legislativo 24/23, che è entrato in vigore di recente e che ha lo scopo di promuovere la trasparenza, la responsabilità e la tutela dei whistleblower, ovvero coloro che denunciano attività illegali o scorrette all’interno dell’azienda, L’OPEROSA ha attivato il canale di segnalazione interno, accessibile a tutti i dipendenti che consente di segnalare presunte violazioni o comportamenti illeciti in azienda, ed è stato progettato per garantire la riservatezza e la protezione dell’identità del segnalante, nonché dei soggetti coinvolti nella segnalazione, in caso si verifichino determinate circostanze.È importante sottolineare che L’OPEROSA si impegna a garantire la riservatezza e la protezione dei whistleblower che decidono di segnalare presunte violazioni, con misure di protezione contro eventuali ritorsioni dirette o indirette verso i segnalanti, in conformità della normativa stessa.

WHISTLEBLOWING (Italian Legislative Decree 24/23)

In compliance with Italian Legislative Decree 24/23, which recently came into force and the purpose of which is to promote transparency, responsibility and protect whistleblowers, i.e. the people who report unlawful activities or malpractices within a company, L’OPEROSA has set up an internal reporting channel, accessible to all employees, which allows them to report alleged breaches or unlawful conduct in the company, and which has been designed to protect the identity of the whistleblower and all people involved in the whistleblowing report, if certain circumstances occur. It is important to note that L’OPEROSA guarantees the confidentiality and protection of whistleblowers who decide to report alleged breaches, through measures that protect them from any direct or indirect retaliation, in compliance with the Decree.