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Focus areas and compliance

PDAid works globally and meets different approaches to ethical
business operations. Therefore, we focus on ensuring that our
values on anticorruption, credible, and transparent business
operations are implemented – both internally and among
stakeholders. We do not tolerate corruption or corruption-like
conditions and demand clarity on the issue of copyright.

There have been no reports of corruption-related events or
ambiguity of copyright in the period, and no suspicion thereof
has been detected.
Anti-corruption is an issue, which is discussed in the CSR standard
DS-49001, and our current external certifications and audits in
this area have not resulted in any negative observations.

Our company Code of Conduct will continue to form the
foundation for collaboration with new and existing suppliers
and partners, and the integration of requirements and attitudes The Code of Conduct comprises
in all contracts with major suppliers will continue. PDAids guidelines for CSR

Beyond compliance

During the reporting period, PDAid became a member of the About Transparency International
During the reporting period, we have contributed to debate
meetings arranged by the national association, Transparency Transparency International Denmark is the Danish branch of the
International Denmark, supporting the fight against corruption. global partisan, independent NGO, Transparency International
PDAid strongly discourages corruption and wishes to take active (TI), whose overall purpose is to combat corruption and bribery
part in efforts to enhance the integrity of Danish society and worldwide. The TI headquarter is located in Berlin and there are
business. Promoting transparency is an integral part of our CSR currently 90 national departments.
efforts.
TI works to promote reforms together with other international
Actively fighting corruption is part of both the United Nations organizations to increase public awareness and support for
Global Compact initiative and the UN Sustainable Development the work against corruption and increasing transparency in
Goals. Moreover, we take part in Transparency International international transactions. Through national departments, TI
Denmark networks, and we participate in relevant events, authorities put pressure to implement effective legislation and
providing access to exchange of experience, international policies against corruption.
presentations, workshops, debates and conferences. For more
information on our approach to knowledge sharing, please TI Denmark works to prevent corruption in Denmark and
have a look at the case “Debating Point on Anti-corruption – regularly organizes various public events as well as participating
Transparency International Denmark” on page 58. actively in the public debate.

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