About Intergard

This term aims to reinforce Intergard do Brasil's commitment to respecting human rights in its relations with employees, clients, suppliers and society, as well as to strengthen the company's concern for a healthy and sustainable environment. This commitment is guided by the United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: “Protect, Respect and Remedy”, adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on June 16, 2011.

Intergard do Brasil commits to respecting human rights under the terms of the United Nations International Bill of Human Rights, consisting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of December 10, 1948, the principles set out in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966 and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966, among other rights inherent to human dignity.

This commitment covers our business and our relationships with employees, clients, suppliers, third parties, government and society at large, and aims to provide guidelines for preventing risks to the health and safety of employees and everyone involved, directly or indirectly, in Intergard do Brasil's activities, prioritizing respect for human rights and the need for good practices in the corporate world and in society. In other words, we are a company that respects ethics, morality, good customs and labor, federal, state and municipal legislation, both nationally and internationally, by adopting the human rights described in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Throughout Intergard do Brasil's history, the recommendations of the UN and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have been observed and implemented in the company's business.

Accordingly, in order to give effect to the recommendations of the UN and the ILO, Intergard do Brasil does not allow on its premises, nor does it hire third parties, purchase products or goods, or maintain relationships with companies that, directly or indirectly, disrespect human dignity, engage in discriminatory or degrading practices, exploit child or slave labor, pollute the natural environment, or engage in other conduct contrary to law, ethics, morality and good customs.

Our Code of Ethics and Conduct is based on principles that sustain an organizational culture focused on valuing people. Respect for human rights and human dignity permeates Intergard do Brasil's internal policies and is aligned with the best practices of corporate governance, sustainable development and social responsibility.

Topics such as respect for and protection of human rights, diversity, the fight against child labor and slave-like labor, against the criminal exploitation of prostitution and the sexual exploitation of minors, and socio-environmental risk management, among others, are present in Intergard do Brasil's policies.

Recently, Intergard do Brasil has invested even more in Sustainability and Socio-Environmental Responsibility Policies, seeking to improve its production process through the acquisition of certified inputs, investments in new technologies and the numerous actions that are constantly discussed with all of our employees, building a collective awareness.

Intergard do Brasil is continuously committed, through an annual internal meeting, to monitoring the impact of its activities on the environment and to verifying whether its internal policies are being effective in maintaining respect for the human rights of its employees, third parties, clients and all other people involved in the company's business.

Accordingly, and as a demonstration of the measures taken, Intergard do Brasil, through contractual clauses, requires its partners to respect human rights, human dignity and the environment, to refrain from exploiting child or slave labor, to prohibit discriminatory or degrading conduct, and to commit not to engage in crimes against public and tax order, such as corruption, in addition to the obligation to comply with federal, state and municipal legislation, among other contractual requirements. Should such requirements be violated, Intergard do Brasil has the right to terminate any contracts entered into, applying, in that case, the contractual penalties provided for.

In addition, Intergard do Brasil has a whistleblowing channel enabled to identify and investigate any practices contrary to this commitment by our employees.

To strengthen our commitment, Intergard do Brasil provides an internal ombudsman channel. Guided by commitment, dialogue and, above all, the transparency and integrity of its employees, the collection of suggestions or complaints allows employees to express themselves regarding improvements and the resolution of interpersonal and interest conflicts in the workplace, enabling greater participation of everyone in the pursuit of a healthy work environment. To this end, suggestions and complaints are guided by confidentiality, neutrality, independence and, often, anonymity, which gives Intergard do Brasil employees greater freedom of expression.

Intergard do Brasil believes that dialogue is essential to building a solid organization that values respect, ethics, morality and good customs.

In addition to the internal suggestions and complaints box, Intergard do Brasil provides all of its employees, third parties, clients, suppliers, service providers and consumers, among others, with a direct communication channel with the organization's Director, who closely follows the company's actions and results. The proximity and accessibility of Intergard do Brasil's Director are among the highlights of the company's internal policies.

In 2019, Intergard do Brasil, in its constant pursuit of improvements in its products, services and interpersonal and business relationships, implemented the Supplier Reporting Channel, which aims to ensure a transparent and ethical environment between our company and our suppliers.

Through this channel, reports and complaints of ethical and moral misconduct and non-conformities with our Code of Ethics and Conduct can be made confidentially and anonymously, which gives our suppliers greater peace of mind and security in their reports and complaints.

It is important to note that Intergard do Brasil provides the Supplier Reporting Channel through the e-mail: [email protected].

Once reports or complaints are received, Intergard do Brasil will analyze them and, if necessary, take the appropriate corrective actions and contact the supplier in order to provide a response to the report or complaint and regarding the measures to be taken from then on. This deadline may be extended according to the complexity of the reports or complaints.

Intergard do Brasil attests to its commitment to valuing diversity, respecting, guaranteeing and promoting equal opportunities for all in an environment of mutual and healthy respect.

For Intergard do Brasil, promoting diversity means, without limitation, respecting and ensuring equal treatment for our employees, clients, suppliers, business partners and society in general, regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, culture, religion, nationality, social or civic status, as well as developing internal policies capable of preventing all forms of discrimination, encouraging individuality and equity of treatment.

For Intergard do Brasil, equality, respect, ethics and morality are values that are part of its heritage. Investing in personal relationships and in new behavioral technologies has been a priority in our company: knowing how to listen in order to improve and value people are fundamental principles that guide Intergard do Brasil.

Labor relations: Intergard do Brasil promotes and seeks to ensure respect for human rights and the promotion of social diversity in its labor and collaboration relations. To this end, it adopts internal policies and practices to prevent and combat all types of discrimination, harassment, prejudice or work in undignified conditions, such as child, forced or slave labor.

Professional conduct: Intergard do Brasil believes in the need to promote relationships based on cooperation and respect for dignity and equal treatment among its employees and among all people involved in the company's activities, thereby contributing to a healthy, cordial and participatory environment.

As part of this commitment, Intergard do Brasil, regarding activities performed by third parties under outsourcing contracts, carries out, through its legal department and before signing such contracts, public consultations on the tax and labor obligations of future contractors, in order to ensure the hiring of reputable companies that fulfill their responsibilities to society and the Government. In addition, our contracts include specific clauses that require contractors not to exploit child, slave or forced labor, not to allow any discriminatory or degrading practice, to ensure human dignity and respect for the human rights of their employees, and to guarantee freedom of expression and association, among other obligations.

Therefore, if Intergard do Brasil, through complaints and/or supporting information, verifies non-compliance with contractual and legal obligations, it will terminate the relevant service, supply or similar contract.

Intergard do Brasil recognizes that it is part of our society and that it has the opportunity to influence and be influenced by it. That is why it promotes engagement with our employees, clients, suppliers and the society of which we are part on issues related to human rights.

Intergard do Brasil believes in and invests in dialogue with the most diverse audiences in order to consider different points of view and needs, sharing our initiatives and experiences with the goal of learning and spreading better practices of common benefit and values, building lasting relationships. For Intergard do Brasil, knowledge is only good when shared with everyone.

Intergard do Brasil ensures employees the right to free trade union association, as well as absolute freedom to participate in union activities, recognizing the rights and prerogatives of those elected to leadership positions in unions, in accordance with current Brazilian legislation and the collective agreement of each professional category.

Intergard do Brasil recognizes the constitutional right of its employees to free trade union association and ensures this right through internal channels that can be used by any employee who feels harmed, persecuted or discriminated against for exercising their choice, guaranteeing anonymity if desired. These means of communication include e-mail and the suggestions/complaints box.

Intergard do Brasil respects the privacy of clients, suppliers, employees, society and all other audiences with which it relates, keeping their records, information, operations and contracted services confidential. All of our contracts include confidentiality and information ownership clauses, as well as clauses that allow Intergard do Brasil to carry out external consultations in order to verify whether the contractual terms are being complied with by the contracted party. If any irregularity is proven, the party is notified to make the necessary adjustments, under penalty of immediate termination and the duty to indemnify, should it have caused any damage to Intergard do Brasil or to its clients, employees, third parties or the environment.

Intergard do Brasil monitors and handles any type of security attack or incident in an agile and effective manner, managing and developing security tools and technologies with its team of specialized professionals. We manage access to systems and resources efficiently, monitoring the activities necessary to maintain information security. Investment in new technologies has been a constant concern of Intergard do Brasil.

Intergard do Brasil recognizes that all forms of child labor, modern slavery and human trafficking are serious violations of human rights, and is committed to fighting these crimes in all their forms. We believe that every individual has the right to freedom and dignity, and it is our responsibility to ensure that our activities do not contribute, directly or indirectly, to the perpetuation of these practices.

Intergard do Brasil believes that the fight against violations of human rights and human dignity must be carried out through awareness and honorable social conduct. That is why Intergard do Brasil values its image before society in general.

Intergard do Brasil does not tolerate moral or sexual harassment in its workplace, providing a whistleblowing channel (suggestions/complaints box) whose purpose is to assist in the prevention and resolution of interpersonal conflicts in the workplace, as well as to receive, register, analyze and investigate suspicions, facts and practices contrary to the company's ethical guidelines. For cases investigated and qualified as well-founded, disciplinary measures are implemented, guided by Intergard do Brasil's internal code of conduct and the corresponding legislation.

Intergard do Brasil recognizes that enjoying physical and mental health is essential for an existence compatible with human dignity. Thus, in order to preserve health and comfort in the workplace, Intergard do Brasil promotes actions aimed at providing safe and healthy conditions in its work environments. The company establishes assessment measures and internal controls, including workplace gymnastics, occupational and periodic medical examinations, and ergonomic work analyses.

Intergard do Brasil, through specialized hired professionals, carries out workstation assessments in order to provide greater comfort to its employees; it has an Environmental Risk Prevention Program (PPRA) and an Occupational Health Medical Control Program (PCMSO), in addition to the other reports required by occupational health and safety legislation and labor legislation.

In 2019, Intergard do Brasil reinforced its commitment to the sustainability, safety and occupational health of its employees, launching a series of measures, including courses, lectures and guidance implemented with the appropriate frequency and updates.

Intergard do Brasil has an internal policy for the prevention of corruption, money laundering and the fight against terrorism financing, aimed at preventing our involvement in illicit activities and protecting our reputation and image before employees, clients, strategic partners, suppliers, service providers, regulatory bodies and society, through a structure of transparency and awareness regarding the company's duties toward governments and society.

Intergard do Brasil is committed to guaranteeing its clients peace of mind in the protection of their assets, creating innovative, high-quality products, establishing strong and lasting bonds, and conveying full confidence in this partnership. We value unity and respect among our employees, forming cohesive teams so that together we can build the future of our company.

Being a leader, a reference in products and services for asset security, focusing our efforts on expanding into new market segments, continuously structuring our company, and training and developing our employees summarizes the vision of Intergard do Brasil, which, among its numerous ethical and moral values, highlights those that correspond to the conduct and character of the company. Our values guide employees in their decision-making:

Ethics: we value relationships of trust with our clients, suppliers and employees, always acting with integrity and transparency in any situation, keeping our commitment.

Partnership: we seek our results through the establishment of lasting and sincere partnerships with our clients, suppliers and service providers, guaranteeing them security and reliability in their market.

People: we believe in our employees as the company's greatest asset. We recognize and value their efforts and create a healthy and respectful environment for interpersonal relationships.