Our Values
Integrity in every mandate
QP has established the following policies, which govern how the firm and its team work.
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Code of Ethics
This document reflects the firm commitment and clear statement of intent of all members of the governing bodies, managers and employees (hereinafter, the “Professionals”) of Qasioun Partners, S.L. (hereinafter, “QP” or “the Company”) to develop and foster a corporate culture that is responsible and sustainable with regard to the economic, social and environmental impacts arising from our activity.
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ESG & Sustainability Policy
This Sustainability Policy describes how Qasioun Partners, S.L. (hereinafter, QP) integrates environmental, social and corporate governance criteria, known as ESG criteria (hereinafter, “ESG”), defining the weight of each of these factors in the decision-making processes relating to the advisory mandates and to the investment and financing transactions in which it takes part.
The Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030), adopted on 25 September 2015 and also known as the SDGs, are a United Nations initiative to continue the development agenda after the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and are one of the ways in which the Company pursues the ESG factors.
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Good Financial Practices Policy
The purpose of this document is to define the tax, accounting and fiscal strategy of Qasioun Partners, S.L. (hereinafter, QP) on the basis of regulatory compliance, transparent coordination and cooperation with the authorities, and the pursuit of the corporate interest, as a tool to minimise tax risk and support long-term strategic corporate objectives.
QP sets its tax, accounting and fiscal compliance objectives as a defining and transformative element of its corporate citizenship.
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Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery Policy
As set out in the Code of Ethics of Qasioun Partners, S.L. (hereinafter, QP), integrity, honesty, confidentiality, transparency and respect for others are fundamental principles that guide the professional conduct of all managers and employees, regardless of their type of contract, position or place of work. These principles commit QP to doing business ethically and with the utmost integrity in all its operations worldwide.
The purpose of this policy is to summarise and explain the commitments against bribery and corruption in all of QP’s operations, to highlight the specific compliance requirements related to these prohibitions and to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to conducting its business worldwide with the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
Breaching the applicable anti-corruption laws potentially exposes QP, its employees and any third-party intermediary (regardless of nationality or place of residence) to significant criminal and civil liability, as well as fines and penalties.
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Human Rights Policy
At Qasioun Partners, S.L. (hereinafter, QP) we reaffirm our commitment to the human rights recognised in both national and international law, in line with the principles established by international bodies such as the UN, the OECD and the European Union. Firmly convinced that the protection of and respect for human rights are essential in all our operations, at QP we seek to promote a responsible attitude in all our operations and with all stakeholders, in accordance with the following principles:
- QP is committed to respecting Human Rights, refraining from infringing them in third parties and undertaking to remedy the negative consequences of actions in which it is involved.
- QP prevents its actions from causing or contributing to negative consequences for human rights and addresses those consequences when they occur, anticipating and mitigating negative human rights impacts directly linked to our operations, products or services.
- QP implements, manages, reviews, audits and improves policies and procedures that ensure respect for Human Rights in recruitment, talent management and relationships with third parties, through due diligence processes to identify, prevent and manage the risks arising from any breach of our ethical standard, enabling, where appropriate, the relevant channels to remedy negative consequences.
This policy aims to establish QP’s commitment to guaranteeing respect for human rights in all its operations and in those of its business partners, preventing any form of exploitation, trafficking or violation of these rights.