The Ethical Code of Consultrade

Our success depends on our ability to act with integrity and transparency. We firmly believe that ethical behavior is the foundation for creating lasting value for our clients, employees, partners, and the community. This Ethical Code is our commitment to building a sustainable and responsible future.

People are the heart of Consultrade, and we are committed to ensuring that every employee can grow professionally in a fair and inclusive environment. Our guidelines include:

• Skill Development: We offer continuous training programs to ensure that our employees are up to date with the latest industry trends.
• Inclusion and Diversity: We promote an inclusive work environment where everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability, can express their full potential.
• Work-Life Balance: Consultrade recognizes the importance of balancing personal and professional life, supporting flexible policies that promote the well-being of employees.

Consultrade is committed to maintaining transparent, fair, and respectful relationships with all its stakeholders:

• Clients: We provide consultancy based on concrete data and accurate analysis, ensuring an approach grounded in integrity, quality, and innovation.
• Suppliers: We adopt transparent and impartial selection criteria, based on quality and responsibility. We maintain fair and respectful relationships, with particular attention to contractual terms and payment timelines.
• Shareholders: We manage our resources transparently and sustainably, aiming for long-term value creation and maintaining the trust of our investors.
• Community: Consultrade contributes to the development of local and global communities through concrete initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving social conditions.

Innovation is at the core of Consultrade's activities, with a continuous commitment to achieving the highest quality standards. Thanks to the certification of our CEO as a certified Innovation Manager UNI 11814 and CEPAS 188, we are committed to:

• Continuous Innovation: Implementing innovative solutions to address market challenges, continuously improving our processes and services.
• Quality Standards: Ensuring that every consultancy and service offered meets the quality requirements defined by UNI and CEPAS standards, guaranteeing a rigorous and scientific approach in project management.

Sustainability is one of the pillars of our business strategy. Consultrade is committed to:

• Reduce environmental impact: Implement sustainable practices, reducing the use of resources and minimizing the impact of our activities on the environment.
• Promote sustainability among clients: We offer solutions that combine innovation and sustainability, helping our clients reduce their environmental impact and improve resource management.
• Responsible Governance: We adopt governance practices that ensure transparency and risk management, with particular attention to compliance with Italian and European regulations on sustainability.

Consultrade actively promotes the sharing of knowledge and expertise within the organization, with the aim of:

• Foster internal innovation: Stimulate the development of new ideas and solutions through collaboration between employees, managers, and external partners.
• Ethical use of information: Ensure that every employee uses company and client information responsibly and in compliance with current regulations, protecting the confidentiality and security of data.

Maintaining independence in business decisions is fundamental to Consultrade. We are committed to:

• Avoid conflicts of interest: Ensure that every business decision is made in the exclusive interest of the company and its stakeholders, without external influences.
• Intellectual Independence: We promote transparency and integrity in every relationship with clients, partners, and suppliers, ensuring that our decisions are always objective.

Consultrade has adopted an Organizational, Management, and Control Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001, to prevent the risk of crimes and ensure that all activities are carried out according to the highest ethical and legal standards.

Transparency is at the core of our corporate culture. Consultrade is committed to:

• Internal and External Communication: Promote clear and transparent communication with all our stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Accurate Information: Provide correct and complete information on every aspect of our activities, ensuring that every decision is made based on reliable data.

To ensure the application of this Code, Consultrade has established an Ethical Committee that monitors compliance with the rules and promotes a corporate culture based on integrity. The Committee is responsible for:

• Disseminate the Ethical Code: Ensure that every employee and stakeholder knows and understands the Code and its implications.
• Management of Violations: Evaluate any reports of violations and ensure fair and transparent handling.
• Updating the Code: Propose amendments to the Code based on the evolution of regulations and business needs.