ethical compliance
[/ɪˈθɪkəl kəmˈplaɪəns/]
noun
conformidade ética
1. The adherence to moral principles and ethical standards in business practices, professional conduct, and organizational operations
The company implemented a strict ethical compliance program to ensure all employees follow the code of conduct.
A empresa implementou um programa rigoroso de conformidade ética para garantir que todos os funcionários sigam o código de conduta.
2. The process of monitoring, auditing, and ensuring that an organization meets legal and moral obligations
Ethical compliance is essential in the financial industry to prevent fraud and corruption.
A conformidade ética é essencial na indústria financeira para prevenir fraude e corrupção.
3. The practice of maintaining integrity and honesty in decision-making and business transactions
Our department focuses on ethical compliance training to prevent misconduct.
Nosso departamento se concentra em treinamento de conformidade ética para prevenir má conduta.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'conformidade ética' has become increasingly important since the implementation of the Clean Company Act (Lei da Empresa Limpa) in 2013. In the USA, ethical compliance is deeply embedded in corporate governance following scandals like Enron and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Both cultures emphasize compliance as a non-negotiable aspect of business operations, though implementation approaches may differ.
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