The BGL Whistleblower system

1. Purpose

Beyond Global Logistics is committed to maintaining the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and transparency. This Whistleblower Policy aims to provide a safe and confidential environment for employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report concerns about unethical or illegal conduct without fear of retaliation.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders of Beyond Global Logistics.

3. Reportable Conduct

You should report any concerns related to unethical, illegal, or inappropriate conduct, including but not limited to:

• Fraud, theft, or embezzlement.
• Corruption or bribery.
• Financial misreporting.
• Violations of company policies.
• Harassment or discrimination.
• Health and safety violations.
• Environmental damage.

4. Reporting Procedures

• Internal Reporting: Reports can be made confidentially to your supervisor, manager, or the designated Whistleblower Officer at reports@beyondgloballogistics.com.
• External Reporting: If you are not comfortable reporting internally, you can report concerns to an external authority such as a regulatory body or law enforcement agency.

5. Confidentiality

Beyond Global Logistics will treat all reports confidentially to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation. The identity of the whistleblower will be kept confidential unless required by law to disclose it.

6. Protection Against Retaliation

Beyond Global Logistics strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good faith. Any employee who retaliates against a whistleblower will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

7. Investigation Process

• Upon receiving a report, the Whistleblower Officer will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine the credibility and scope of the concerns.
• If warranted, a full investigation will be conducted, which may involve interviews, document reviews, and collaboration with external experts.
• The whistleblower will be kept informed of the investigation’s progress and outcome, to the extent possible.

8. False Reports

While Beyond Global Logistics encourages the reporting of all genuine concerns, individuals making reports should ensure that the information provided is accurate and based on reasonable grounds. Deliberately making false or malicious reports is considered a serious disciplinary offense.

9. Review and Amendments

This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to reflect changes in laws, regulations, and company operations. Any amendments will be communicated to all stakeholders.

For any questions or further information, please contact the Whistleblower Officer at reports@beyondgloballogistics.com.