Whistleblower Policy
Profast is owned by the Coventry Group
Coventry Group Limited (ASX: CYG) is an ASX listed public company that has subsidiaries across Australia and New Zealand (collectively CGL).In Australia, CGL has obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) and as an ASX listed public company, is required to have an appropriate whistleblower policy in place.
In New Zealand, CGL is required to comply with the Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 (the PDPWA).
Purpose
This policy supports CGL executives in fostering a culture of corporate compliance, ethical behaviour and good corporate governance. This policy outlines a framework by which all CGL directors, employees, contractors, employees of contractors and other relevant persons can raise concerns and give them reassurance that they will be protected from reprisals or victimisation for whistleblowing.This Whistleblower policy is intended to protect you if you raise concerns regarding activities or behaviours at CGL which are illegal, dishonest, fraudulent, corrupt, unethical, unsafe, result in incorrect financial reporting, breach CGL’s Values of Safety, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Be The Best, or the CGL Code of Conduct, may cause financial loss to CGL or damage its reputation, or otherwise amounts to serious improper conduct.
This policy will be made available on the CGL intranet, through the PeopleStreme portal, displayed on site notice boards and published on the CGL website’s Corporate Governance page. The Group encourages the reporting of any instances of suspected unethical, illegal, fraudulent or undesirable conduct involving the Group.
The purpose of this policy includes:
i. encouraging disclosure of and helping deter wrongdoing;
ii. ensuring individuals who disclose wrongdoing can do so safely, securely and with confidence that they will be protected and supported;
iii. ensuring disclosures are dealt with appropriately and promptly; and
iv. providing transparency around CGL’s framework for receiving, handling and investigating disclosures.
Authority
This policy was prepared by the Chief Financial Officer and has been approved by the CGL Board of Directors.Whistleblower Policy
Profast is owned by the Coventry Group
Coventry Group Limited (ASX: CYG) is an ASX listed public company that has subsidiaries across Australia and New Zealand (collectively CGL).In Australia, CGL has obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) and as an ASX listed public company, is required to have an appropriate whistleblower policy in place.
In New Zealand, CGL is required to comply with the Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 (the PDPWA).
Purpose
This policy supports CGL executives in fostering a culture of corporate compliance, ethical behaviour and good corporate governance. This policy outlines a framework by which all CGL directors, employees, contractors, employees of contractors and other relevant persons can raise concerns and give them reassurance that they will be protected from reprisals or victimisation for whistleblowing.This Whistleblower policy is intended to protect you if you raise concerns regarding activities or behaviours at CGL which are illegal, dishonest, fraudulent, corrupt, unethical, unsafe, result in incorrect financial reporting, breach CGL’s Values of Safety, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Be The Best, or the CGL Code of Conduct, may cause financial loss to CGL or damage its reputation, or otherwise amounts to serious improper conduct.
This policy will be made available on the CGL intranet, through the PeopleStreme portal, displayed on site notice boards and published on the CGL website’s Corporate Governance page. The Group encourages the reporting of any instances of suspected unethical, illegal, fraudulent or undesirable conduct involving the Group.
The purpose of this policy includes:
i. encouraging disclosure of and helping deter wrongdoing;
ii. ensuring individuals who disclose wrongdoing can do so safely, securely and with confidence that they will be protected and supported;
iii. ensuring disclosures are dealt with appropriately and promptly; and
iv. providing transparency around CGL’s framework for receiving, handling and investigating disclosures.