Our Code and Speak Up Policy

South32’s global Speak Up Policy is published as part of our Code of Business Conduct (Code).

It outlines how you can report a Business Conduct Concern, what happens when you do and how we will protect you for having the courage to do so.

Our Code and Speak Up Policy are available on the Speak Up section of our website in multiple languages. It is also supported by an Addendum to our Speak Up Policy (Australia).

Who administers EthicsPoint?

EthicsPoint is administered by an external and independent company (NAVEX), and is available 24 hours per day, every day of the year with multiple language support.

All reports received via EthicsPoint are confidentially provided back to South32 to manage in accordance with its Speak Up Policy.

Can I report anonymously?

Yes, via this confidential EthicsPoint Reporting Hotline. However, it can be difficult to investigate anonymous reports.

Providing your name and contact details will often assist in our assessing your concern. We hope you will feel comfortable to do this.

How to Speak Up?

All our reporting options are outlined in our Speak Up Policy, and if applicable to you, the Addendum to our Speak Up Policy (Australia).

South32 encourages you to Speak Up via the option you are most comfortable with, such as your line leader, another South32 leader, a Function representative or this EthicsPoint Reporting Hotline.

Anyone can report a Business Conduct Concern under our Speak Up Policy.

What happens after I contact EthicsPoint?

After reporting via EthicsPoint, you will receive a unique code called a Report Key that will be your specific reference. You will need this and a password you set to check back in and receive status updates about your submission.

Your Report Key is important particularly if you choose to remain anonymous as we can only contact you through this EthicsPoint Reporting Hotline.

How we protect and support you

We treat every report seriously, confidentially and fairly.

South32 will not retaliate against you for raising your concern. We do not tolerate retaliation in any form.