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Governance
Leading by example
BESIX's governance begins with a clear ambition: to lead by example. Our Board of Directors and Executive Committee ensure that sustainability and ESG principles are embedded in strategic decisions.
Strong oversight, effective risk management and open communication help us uphold integrity, meet regulatory standards, and earn lasting trust from clients, employees and partners.
Upholding the highest ethical standards
At BESIX, we embrace business ethics as a commitment to integrity in every interaction, whether with clients, employees, communities or the environment. By upholding ethical practices, we promote responsible decision-making, reduce risk and encourage a culture where accountability and transparency are paramount. This ethical foundation is not just a moral imperative, it is also key to building long-term trust and sustainable success.
Responsible business conduct
We foster a culture where doing the right thing is everyone's responsibility.
Sustainable Procurement
We ensure that our suppliers and partners share our values and uphold our standards.
Responsible business conduct
Our General Code of Conduct, aligned with international frameworks and ISO standards, sets clear expectations for ethical behaviour, anti-corruption, and respect for human rights, outlining the group's guiding principles and standards employees are expected to uphold.
All our employees are required to complete the course on our General Code of Conduct*
*To date, 95% of our employees have successfully completed the training
Fostering a culture of integrity
We believe that a strong ethical culture is essential for our long-term success. To reinforce the Code of Conduct, we have implemented a comprehensive awareness programme, including mandatory e-learning modules. This programme empowers employees to make informed decisions and report any unethical behaviour.
Whistleblowing mechanism
To ensure that integrity is upheld at every level, we maintain a confidential whistleblower mechanism. This secure channel allows employees, partners and stakeholders to report concerns such as misconduct, fraud or human rights violations, without fear of retaliation. Every report is handled with discretion and followed through a structured investigation process.
Our whistleblowing system reinforces our culture of transparency and accountability, ensuring that everyone has a voice and that concerns are addressed responsibly.
Sustainable procurement
We are committed to building a responsible and ethical supply chain that creates positive impact and a fully sustainable ecosystem. Our approach ensures responsible practices from onboarding through to ongoing collaboration with all partners.
We have developed a Procurement Code of Conduct that sets clear expectations for suppliers regarding ethical and environmental practices. This Code of Conduct has been signed by 82% of suppliers representing 80% of BESIX's spend, with ongoing rollout among the remaining key suppliers.
Our sustainable procurement approach
We work with suppliers to reduce GHG emissions, minimise waste, and use resources efficiently. Initiatives like waste-to-energy and recycled materials are prioritised.
We ensure fair labour practices, health and safety, and diversity across our key supply chain. Collaboration with suppliers helps us maintain safe, inclusive workplaces.
We build long-term partnerships that drive innovation and shared value. Suppliers are encouraged to integrate sustainability into their business models and contribute to local economic development.
Sustainable procurement roadmap
Our approach to sustainable procurement is a multi-faceted strategy focused on continuous improvement:
Supplier engagement: Our Procurement Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for suppliers regarding ethical and environmental practices. This code requires all suppliers to adhere to ethical and environmentally friendly practices.
Rigorous supplier evaluation: We conduct thorough evaluations on key suppliers covering 80% of our expenditures and who are crucial within its business. We assess their performance across price, quality, planning, and environmental, social, and governance criteria
Innovation and partnerships: We foster long-term relationships with suppliers to drive innovation and explore new business models that promote sustainability
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