WHAT IS THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS?
The Code of Conduct and Ethics is the instrument in which the values of Rui & Candeias, S.A., as well as the ethical principles and standards of conduct to which the company and its employees, in particular, are subject and assume as intrinsically theirs.Rui & Candeias, S.A. Is a company that has a strategy of social responsibility to society, with a strong focus on its employees and clients, in order to contribute to the construction of a balanced society.

WHO IS IT FOR?
‍This Code shall be followed by all employees, after their notification, as stipulated below.

THE CONTRIBUTORS OF RUI & CANDEIAS, S.A. SHOULD:
Employees must read, understand and apply the rules and principles described in the Code and other procedures that apply to their work.
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FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVES
‍The Code of Conduct and Ethics is the expression of corporate commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards of quality. The Code defines the company we want to be, the values ​​that govern it and the ethical conduct we expect from our employees. The Code expresses the conviction that ethical conduct is based on an individual responsibility.The Code of Conduct and Ethics also promotes ethical conduct as an advantage over our competitors. With the current access we have to technology, capital and human work, honest conduct and integrity, they become an added value to the services and products offered by companies.In short, this Code has the general objective to inform employees of the principles and values ​​by which Rui & Candeias, S.A. regulates its activity. The specific objective of this Code is to clarify the rules of conduct that they must observe, through their decisions, behaviors and attitudes.
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PRINCIPLES
‍Legal commitment: fully comply with the laws of the country as starting point to be socially responsible.
Ethical behavior: the goal is to promote respect for ethical conduct and professionalism.
Consideration by interested parties: to hear and consider the requirements of persons or entities that have an interest in the activities of the organization. The goal is to provide stakeholders with the follow-up and performance they expect from us.
Respect for human rights and people: recognize the importance and universality of human rights, ensuring that the activities of the organization do not violate them. To value and recognize people by their qualifications and competences.
Environmental responsibility: commitment to protect the environment through attitudes that encourage sustainable development, sparing environmental and cultural resources for future generations.

INTEGRITY IN WORK RELATIONS AND STANDARDS OF WORK
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Child Labor and Forced Labor
Rui & Candeias, S.A., Both within the company and in its business partners, does not accept forced, bonded or similar work, not even the use of child labor or any form of exploitation of children or adolescents .If minors between the ages of 16 and 18 are hired as apprentices in accordance with the laws in force in the country, Rui & Candeias, S.A. Ensures that the work will not impede their studies.
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Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
Rui & Candeias, S.A. respect free association, recognizes Syndicated entities as legal representatives of employees and seeks constant dialogue. Likewise, Rui & Candeias, S.A. advises that its suppliers and service providers also respect the right of all its employees to organize themselves through associations or unions, in accordance with the laws in force and that maintain the constant dialogue with such organizations. Negotiations and dialogue with entities should be made only by the formally authorized persons.
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Harassment and Abuse of Power
The Labor Code prohibits harassment and provides punisher for its practice, in accordance with article 29 of the Labor Code.It constitutes a disciplinary infraction of the practice of harassment by any worker, regardless of is duties. Harassment at work is an unwanted behavior (gesture, word, attitude, etc.) practiced with some degree of repetition and aiming at either to affect the dignity of the person or to create an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or destabilizing environment .Harassment is moral when it consists of verbal attacks of offensive or humiliating content, and physical or subtle acts, which may include physical and / or psychological violence, aimed at diminishing the victim's self-esteem and, ultimately, workstation.Harassment is sexual when said unwanted behaviors of a verbal or physical nature take on a sexual nature (sexual invitations, sending sexual messages, embarrassing physical contact, blackmail for employment or work progression in exchange for sexual favors , obscene gestures, etc.).Rui & Candeias, S.A. does not admit of abuses of power or harassment, such as sexual, economic, moral or any other nature, nor situations that characterize disrespect, intimidation, physical violence or threat in relationships, internal or external.Any person who considers himself discriminated, humiliated, prejudiced, abusive or in disrespectful conduct by employees, third parties, managers, representatives, suppliers or service providers of Rui & Candeias, S.A. should communicate with Human Resources Department, using the contact channels available.Rui & Candeias, S.A. strongly condemns the practice of such acts and therefore guarantees that there is no reprisal against the complainants.
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Prejudice and Discrimination
Rui & Candeias, S.A. values ​​diversity in all its relations. Therefore, all employees, managers, suppliers and service providers of Rui & Candeias, S.A. should be treated respectfully, cordially and justly.Rui & Candeias, S.A. does not admit of discrimination or prejudice of any nature, whether of gender, race, religion, age group, sex, political belief, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, physical condition or any other in their relations. In the processes of recruitment, selection and promotion, candidates should be evaluated solely for their competencies and conditions to meet the expectations of the position, not accepting decisions based on prejudices, favoritism or even privileges of any nature.
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Duty of Secret
All employees of Rui & Candeias, S.A. can’t disclose or use information about facts or elements related to the company, whose knowledge comes to them from the exercise of their duties.
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Disciplinary Power
Violation of the rules of this Code for employees, is punishable disciplinary offense under the applicable disciplinary regime.