Functions-at-risk

[G1-1 10h]

The functions at risk of corruption and bribery identified as part of the compliance risk assessment are: Global Legal, IP and Compliance; Global Health, Safety & Environment; Global Procurement; Global Supply Chain; Corporate Treasury; Corporate Human Resources; Corporate Audit & Risk; Corporate Accounting; Corporate Tax; Corporate Sustainability & Corporate Communications; Commercial Textiles; Commercial Nonwovens. These departments are considered at risk because their day-to-day operations involve maintaining relationships with public bodies, authorities and their representatives, as well as with agents, distributors, lawyers, customs agents, suppliers and service providers. Due to their core activities, they are required to establish internal controls to prevent corruption, money laundering, fraud, embezzlement and other risks.