Business Ethics and Compliance

Geo-Chem Laboratories Private Limited-India being a Member of the Cotecna Group of Companies
implements the Cotecna Business Ethics & Compliance programme throughout its Organization. All
references in this document to “Cotecna” refer to all member companies of the Cotecna group including
Geo-Chem Laboratories Private Limited - India. At the heart of the programme is the Business Ethics &
Compliance Code. The Code’s Principles and associated rules and procedures apply to all Group activities,
and include standards for technical and professional conduct in the following areas:

• Integrity
• Conflicts of interest
• Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Prevention of bribery
• Ethical marketing and fair competition
• Corporate social responsibility - Health and Safety, Fair Labour

All employees are required to commit to the Business Ethics & Compliance Code, and receive training to
ensure compliance. We encourage transparency and foster a workplace environment where ethical issues can be raised and guidance given accordingly. Our dedicated Compliance Department supports employees and management throughout our organisation to ensure a rigorous implementation of our integrity and ethical standards.

Most importantly, we place business ethics and compliance above all commercial considerations.
This Cotecna Business Ethics & Compliance Code (Third Edition) reflects the requirements of the TIC Council Compliance Code (First edition) dated 13th December 2018, published by the TIC Council (“TICC”)
To ensure the implementation of our Business Ethics & Compliance Code throughout our organisation, we subject our Business Ethics & Compliance programme to an annual independent verification conducted by the company’s external auditors whose results are reported to TICC.

Report a Business Ethics Violation

Please do not hesitate to contact the Compliance Department:
Email: compliance@cotecna.com
Email: mumbai@geochem.net.in
Tel: +91 22 66383838