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the leadership that comes from
the management. “Barra Energia
has an Audit Committee and a
Chief Compliance Officer. In the
Board, there is the ombudsman,
a person to which all have access
confidentially, discreet and in total
security, if there is any impropriety
to report”, he noted.
Bertani stresses that at least once
a year, all employees, the directory
and the board, with participation
of two representatives from each
of the two shareholder funds,
undergo training program dedicated
specifically to compliance. In this
program rules are reviewed with
checks if there was any change
in Brazilian laws and of other
countries, such as United States and
Great Britain.
ADVANTAGES FOR THE
COMPANY
The CEO of Shell Brazil, André
Araujo, says that companies are
always striving to improve their
performance in a competitive
business and rapid changes
environment. “The focus on
performance must come with
the certainty that the laws and
regulations of the countries where
we operate are being met”, he
noted.
Among the advantages for
the company, he mentions
the business protection
and the promotion of good
relationships with its employees,
business partners, clients and
governments. “These stakeholders
can, somehow, influence the
results of a company”, Araujo
complemented.
He added that work honestly,
transparently and with integrity
allows the company to build
healthy relationships and a solid
reputation. “Not to proceed
in this way undermines the
confidence and weakens the very
principle of the organization”, he
completed.
According to him, Shell Brazil
encourages its partners,
including contractors and
suppliers, to adopt good
governance standards. Also,
the company has a number of
programs and training to inform
and help employees to comply
with the laws and internal
RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
Prevention and detection system
of non-compliance with existing laws
and regulations in the company's
processes and business, by:
• Imposing standards
• Applying disciplinary measures
• Exerting assertiveness and
transparency in management
• Working for continuous improvement
• Preserving business, its assets,
in addition to its reputation and
institutional image
In the oil & gas
market, companies
apply risk prevention
programs in business
to ensure the integrity
of organizations and
their assets.
Occurrence in
the O&Gmarket
What is it?
• Greater credibility
• Market recognition
• Improvement the
organization's image
• Effectiveness in processes
• Not overtax the
supply chain
• Reduction and
mitigation of risks
• Better management of
assets and staff
Benefits
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