Swissgrid’s corporate governance is based on compliance with legal provisions, the Articles of Incorporation, internal regulations and directives. It is the responsibility of all employees in their day-to-day work. They are all ambassadors for exemplary and ethical conduct.

The Code of Conduct issued by the Board of Directors lays the foundations for an active compliance culture. This legal guide summarises the most important compliance obligations governing Swissgrid and its employees, including staff leasing employees. It also applies to the Executive Board and members of the Board of Directors.

Whistleblowing

Employees can report any serious offences to a confidential reporting office without fear of any negative consequences. This is stipulated in the Whistleblowing Policy.

Third parties, such as suppliers or other affected parties, are also entitled to report serious offences to Compliance staff by means of whistleblowing. Reports can be sent to the Swissgrid Compliance department via the following link: Integrity Line App.

Corruption

Swissgrid takes decisive action against corruption. Corruption is incompatible with the ethical principles of the company. Since Swissgrid, as the owner of the Swiss transmission grid, awards significant contract volumes, great importance is attached to combating corruption. Swissgrid has an appropriate anti-corruption concept and assesses the risk of corruption in accordance with ISO 37001:2016.

In accordance with the Code of Conduct, Swissgrid does not tolerate bribery or any other form of corrupt business behaviour. Employees avoid conflicts of interest and bias and safeguard the company’s assets.

You can find more detailed information in Swissgrid’s Sustainability Report.