Código de Ética
El Código de Ética de WEG es un tema transversal, basado en los derechos humanos de la ONU y en los valores y políticas de la compañía, garantizando la integridad de los colaboradores y de las partes interesadas. Son involucrados en el proceso de desarrollo todos los niveles jerárquicos de la empresa, apuntando a agregar una visión amplia y diversificada. Adicionalmente, WEG incentiva la aplicación de las directrices del Código de Ética a sus partes interesadas. El proceso de coordinación es realizado por la comisión de gestión del Código de Ética, y la aprobación es realizada por la dirección y por el Consejo de Administración.
Atribuciones de la Comisión de Gestión del Código de Ética
- Interpretar el Código de Ética en casos de dudas, con el objetivo de armonizar el entendimiento y evitar ambigüedades en su aplicación.
- Analizar, periódicamente, y revisar, cuando sea necesario, el Código de Ética, a la luz de la aplicación y de la evolución ética en el campo social y dentro de la empresa.
- Monitorear la alineación de la aplicación entre las unidades del grupo.
- Verificar e informar a la dirección sobre la aplicación del código en la empresa.
- Deliberar los recursos necesarios para la aplicación del código.
Canal de ética WEG
El canal sobre ética es una de las herramientas que refuerza el Programa de Compliance WEG, que representa la alineación de la conducta de la empresa conforme los valores y principios, reglas internas y con lo que dispone la sociedad en términos de leyes y costumbres. De forma transparente y segura, el canal establece una forma de comunicación directa, segura, así como un tratamiento en absoluto sigilo de las informaciones. El canal es ofrecido al colaborador y a los aliados de negocios de WEG, funcionando 24 horas por día, siete días por semana.
En ese canal es posible:
- Aclarar dudas sobre cualquier conducta personal o procedimientos) en su área de trabajo o de la empresa.
- Realizar denuncias.
- Consultar el status del procedimiento de verificación y el parecer final sobre el relato, denuncia y sugerencia realizada.
Investigación y medidas disciplinarias
Todas las quejas y reportes recibidos son evaluados por un órgano colegiado designado por el Consejo de Administración de WEG S.A., denominado Grupo de Análisis de Quejas, que realiza las investigaciones bajo la coordinación del Departamento de Auditoría Interna de WEG, que tiene independencia para llevar a cabo sus actividades.
Para las quejas relacionadas con las relaciones laborales, como la discriminación y el acoso, se aplican medidas disciplinarias, que van desde la advertencia verbal hasta el despido del empleado, dependiendo de la gravedad del incidente.
En el caso de reclamaciones fundadas que involucren a otras partes interesadas, se aplican acciones correctivas de acuerdo con las prácticas de la empresa.
Periódicamente, la alta dirección expresa su opinión sobre las violaciones al Código de Ética, con base en informes detallados presentados por la Auditoría Interna con los indicadores y acciones tomadas.
WEG Integrity Program
WEG maintains constant control and monitoring activities in order to prevent and avoid illegal acts in its activities and business. Likewise, WEG has a predictive approach regarding compliance and compliance, with a permanent dissemination and training program on ethics and integrity issues.
Audit on ethics issues
WEG conducts audits on ethics issues, including anti-corruption, in all its operations, on a 3-year cycle.
Continuous qualification of employees
Training in the policy for preventing and combating corruption and other harmful acts for strategic areas
WEG provides regular training for all administrators, members of the Fiscal Council, managers and employees who can act on behalf of and authorized by WEG, who, at the end of the training, sign the acknowledgment of this policy. The training has global coverage, being conducted in Portuguese, English, Spanish, Mandarin and German.
Training of new employees in the code of ethics
Upon hiring, all new employees, including part-time staff, are trained on the topics covered in the WEG Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics addresses issues related to ethical standards such as anti-corruption, human rights, the environment, among others. The system for controlling and monitoring ethics training provided to temporary and third-party workers is also being improved. The Code of Ethics is made available to employees, and online training is conducted, where their acknowledgment is recorded.
Competency assessment – Code of Ethics
The assessment is based on a standard document with predefined themes and questions that seek to bring impartiality to the assessment. Among other items, there are those related to the employee's responsibilities regarding compliance with standards, safety procedures and conducts directed by our Code of Ethics. The competency assessment is related to the variable remuneration of employees participating in the PWQP Program (WEG Quality and Productivity Program).
Leadership and employee development
Engagement and transparent communication
“Developing leaders and employees, strengthening skills for the business sustainability challenges.”
QPOP Program - Professional Qualification of Production Operators
The QPOP (Professional Qualification of Production Operators) program was created in 2002 with the objective of offering technical professional development opportunities to employees in production areas. This contributes to increasing the level of technical knowledge of employees who work in activities that directly affect product quality, as well as increasing employee awareness regarding the procedures that must be followed throughout the production chain.
In 2023 alone, 2,157 employees were impacted by the QPOP program.
QPSS Program - Professional Qualification Program in Six Sigma
The Six Sigma Methodology is a set of techniques and tools that aim to systematically improve processes and products, acting on compliance and reliability. Its approach is focused on customer satisfaction and the pursuit of Competitiveness, Quality, Sustainability and Technology. WEG's Six Sigma Program was launched in 2015 and is implemented across all of the company's divisions (Motors, Energy, Automation, Transformers, Paints and Digital & Systems). The Six Sigma program operates globally, with approximately 2,200 employees trained to apply the Six Sigma methodology in the Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt and Yellow Belt categories, in addition to having trained more than 1,000 managers in the Six Sigma Champion category. During this same period, more than 2,900 improvement projects were carried out, increasing the quality of products and processes, reducing waste and contributing to the sustainability of the company's business. This program has generated an accumulated revenue of approximately 38 million dollars. In addition to the financial result, the application of the methodology results in intangible gains, since it has helped to solve critical problems that impact customer satisfaction, the maintenance and increase of product sales and the acquisition of new customers. The program has scope in several WEG segments and on a global basis.
WEG Language Program
In 2023, the provision of a language course for all WEG employees was approved, with the aim of accelerating their mastery of English and Spanish in order to meet the needs of strategic and critical positions within the company. It is very important that our employees are prepared to meet the constant demand for internationalization of processes, as well as future opportunities, in line with the company's growth. This will provide professional development to employees, reduction of cultural and linguistic barriers, agility and more effective communication. This program covers all levels of the company, from managers to employees in the manufacturing areas.
WEG Leadership Academy
WEG Leadership Academy is a global platform adapted to the reality and demands of WEG leadership, with soft-skills courses and internal WEG courses, aiming to accelerate the development of WEG leaders globally through training and qualification. The WEG Leadership Academy was launched in 2023 and aims to offer a single communication channel for all WEG managers in four languages (English, Portuguese, Spanish and Mandarin) and expand training/qualification for managers in Brazil and abroad focusing on WEG culture and the reality of each operation. There are currently 2,150 connected leaders who carry out their activities at different times and environments, considering the best fit within their routines. It is understood that developed leaders impact the organization's results, through better negotiations, better planning, better team and business management, greater retention and attraction of qualified professionals.
Risk Management
WEG adopts a Risk Management Policy aimed at establishing the guidelines in order to ensure that the identification, analysis, evaluation, mitigation and monitoring of risks are carried out in accordance with the defined methodologies, assigning roles and responsibilities to the different levels of the Company, taking into account the strategic planning, processes, business models and external factors.
Risks are reviewed periodically through analysis and classification of risks into six categories: external, strategic, financial, people, compliance and governance, and operations.
The Board of Directors is aware of the mapped risks, as well as the action plans aimed at improving actions to mitigate the most relevant risks.
