EN About Us CEMEX Go Investors Careers Products & Services Sustainability Suppliers Media Ethics and Compliance Ethics + Compliance ETHOS Line - Make a report We encourage our employees, stakeholders and the general public to submit suggestions, inquiries and report alleged ethics, compliance or governance violations through ETHOS Line, an open and confidential communication channel. Visit ETHOS Line site ETHOS Today, as a global company, CEMEX faces greater challenges than ever before. While our stakeholders demand more than simply good financial results, technology and global awareness have resulted in unprecedented scrutiny of our actions. We are expected to adhere to top-tier standards of corporate behavior everywhere we operate. ETHOS, a worldwide CEMEX initiative supported by employees from diverse areas of the company, seeks to embrace these standards and promote actions that will evolve and strengthen our corporate culture. ETHOS is designed to help our employees integrate ethics and compliance into their daily work. ETHOS offers our employees the following benefits: Guidance on ethics, compliance and governance topics Access to an array of courses related to ethics and compliance Access to corporate global and local policies Advice and tools to help employees manage ethical dilemmas Increased awareness of the business and personal implications of misconduct Ethics CEMEX’s culture and values are clearly and rapidly communicated to our employees, stakeholders and the general public through our Code of Ethics. We believe that ethical behavior is a key factor for our success. Compliance Compliance means acting in accordance with the letter and the spirit of the law, our Code of Ethics and our corporate policies. At CEMEX, we must comply with all applicable laws and policies, without exception. The importance of this principle cannot be overstated: if we compromise on matters that we perceive as small or unimportant, we cross a threshold that can easily lead us to more serious misconduct, putting the company's and our own personal situation at risk, and causing grave harm to our corporate culture. What happens if an employee reports a violation of applicable law, our Code of Ethics or our policies? CEMEX has developed policies and procedures to investigate complaints in a prompt, professional and fair manner. All investigations are confidential and may be anonymous, at the option of the complainant, as permitted by applicable law. ETHOS Line is our institutional tool for submitting questions or complaints. If an employee believes he/she has been a victim of retaliation for reporting a violation or complaint, he/she should report it immediately through ETHOS Line. How does CEMEX audit or review compliance with internal policies? Our operating risks and compliance with our policies are evaluated periodically, mainly by the Process Assessment Department. Compliance with certain policies is also reviewed by our legal, comptrollership, information security and other departments, as needed. Compliance Topics Below you’ll find information on compliance regarding nine specific subjects: ETHICS GOVERNANCE ANTITRUST ANTI-CORRUPTION INFORMATION RETENTION INSIDER TRADING CONFLICT MINERALS ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING THIRD PARTIES The Golden Rule. It is illegal and contrary to CEMEX Policies to use material non-public information to make investment decisions. What is it? The federal laws of Mexico and the United States prohibit using material nonpublic information concerning CEMEX or another company, in order to make investment decisions on securities of CEMEX or such other company. Information is deemed "material" if a reasonable person would consider the information relevant in making an investment decision. Material information may include sales and earnings results, major changes in product lines, proposed mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, cash and stock dividends, redemption of securities, stock repurchase plans, recapitalization programs, securities offerings, and litigation and investigations. Employees are precluded from trading in any securities CEMEX may have plans to acquire, both before and after the announcement of the acquisition. An "investment decision" is a decision to buy or sell a security. In some cases (for example, if instructions have already been given to sell or buy), a decision to hold a security may also be an "investment decision". A "security" is a publicly traded instrument representing an economic interest in a company or other issuer, and may be in the form of capital or debt. Examples of securities include shares, CPOs, ADSs, bonds, and notes. A security is also a derivative instrument having any such securities underlying. Why is it important? Insider trading on the basis of material non-public information represents an illegal and unethical activity that undermines investor confidence; can greatly harm corporate and personal reputations; and may result in substantial civil fines, the loss of profits resulting from illegal trading, and criminal penalties of up to 10 years of imprisonment per violation. The same penalties and fines may be imposed upon third-parties who act based on information obtained from CEMEX insiders and employees. CEMEX Insider Trading Policy This website uses cookies to deliver you a better experience. Using this website means you are okay with this. Please check our Privacy Statement for additional details. I understand. Legal Site Map Careers Privacy © 2021 CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.