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WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY

This Policy sets out the general principles and the operational framework according to which LAS Solutions SA receives, evaluates and investigates reports supporting irregularities, omissions or offences that come to the attention of Employees, Partners, Suppliers or other interested parties as indicated and in compliance with Law 4990/2022 (“Protection of persons reporting violations of EU law”).

The Policy is intended to encourage interested parties to raise any serious concerns they may have in a timely and unhesitating manner. The reporting system offers LAS Solutions the opportunity to become aware of potential complaints and to redress them at an early stage. It is important that potential petitioners can do this in a protected and confidential environment. Confidentiality, secrecy on the part of the case officer and protection of the whistleblower’s identity are provided for by law.

Scope of application

The Report Management System is intended in particular for the reporting of violations as referred to in article 4 of Law 4990/2022. Violations that may be reported include, but are not limited to:

  1. Corruption: Bribes and mismanagement of resources.
  2. Violations of law: Any actions or omissions that violate national or European laws.
  3. Personal Data Protection: non-compliance with GDPR or other relevant provisions.
  4. Environmental infringements: Actions that damage the environment or do not comply with relevant regulations.
  5. Health Violations: Irregularities relating to public health or the safety of products and services.
  6. Discrimination and Inequalities: Complaints related to discrimination based on gender, race, religion or other characteristics.
  7. Abuse or Malpractice in the Workplace: Issues relating to human rights and working conditions.
  8. Other Significant Violations: Include instances of mismanagement or violations of governance rules.

A complaint may also be made anonymously and in complete confidentiality. The Company has appointed a Responsible Person for Receiving and Monitoring Reports (R.P.), whose responsibilities are as stated in article 10, paragraph 2 of Law 4990/2022.

The submission of a report or complaint does not entail any consequences as long as, at the time of the report, there were reasonable grounds to believe, based on the actual circumstances and the information available, that the information was true. Under these conditions, the whistleblowers shall enjoy legal protection.

However, knowingly providing false information can lead to fines and, under certain circumstances, to further official or legal proceedings.

Reporting and management procedure

If the whistleblower does not wish to submit the report by name, he/she has the option to submit the report anonymously. By submitting an anonymous report, the whistleblower will not be able to follow the progress of the report.

The ways of submitting reports are as follows:

  1. in writing, in either name or anonymously, by postal letter addressed to the Company’s R.P., marked “personal and confidential”, Ave. Messogeion 226 Cholargos 15561 or
  2. orally, by telephone at 2106564640 or by personal meeting with the R.P.

Alternatively, interested parties may submit reports in writing, by name, by e-mail to KNAPP AG (parent company), whistleblowing@knapp.com.

The KNAPP AG Whistleblowing Platform, which can be accessed at https://knapp.whistleblowing.contact/#/, can also be used. All reports will be treated confidentially in accordance with legal requirements. Documents can and should also be uploaded to substantiate possible grievances.

When submitting the report via the online platform, you will receive a confirmation receipt number. With this number, you can access, edit and add more information to your submitted report at any time.

Seven days after submitting your report at the latest, we will send you a confirmation of receipt.

Three months after the submission of your report at the latest, we will inform you of the action taken.

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