Areas of Expertise Ethics and Compliance

Ethics & Compliance

Uphold integrity · Verify the facts · Inform your decisions

Our Approach

Ethics as the Foundation of your Decisions

To safeguard the working environment, EQO has developed a rigorous, precise and adaptable internal investigation protocol, tailored to each client’s specific needs. Our expert investigators are deployed as soon as inappropriate or non-compliant conduct is reported, both in France and internationally, and this in strict compliance with all applicable regulations.

 

Supported by a diverse pool of experienced individuals, EQO is committed to guiding its clients towards decisions that are both appropriate and aligned with their ethical requirements.

Our Methodology

01

Team Formation

Deployment of a pair of investigators with the profile and requisites that match the case and client’s needs (senior investigation, legal expert, psychologist, psychosocial risk specialist etc.)

02

Planning and Conduct of the Interviews

Preparation and conduct of interviews tailored to each individual involved, along with the drafting of minutes and signing of the interview records to ensure confidentiality. 

03

Documentary and Evidence Analysis

In-depth review and analysis of documents and other forms of material shared and collected with regards to the case.

04

Classification of the Alleged Facts

Classification of the facts following their analysis and in light of the internal regulations and applicable legislation.

05

Deliverables

Oral debriefing with the client and presentation of clear and concise deliverables: investigation reports, action plans, strategic recommendations.

Key Services

Our Areas of Intervention

From regulatory compliance to internal investigations, we cover all your ethics-related needs.

Regulatory Review and Compliance

Verification of compliance with applicable regulations (Sapin Act II, KYC, KYP, GDPR) and implementation of adapted compliance solutions

Verification that internal procedures, regulations, and codes of conduct are being properly applied and followed

Analysis of the impact of new national and international legislation on internal procedures and company operations

Fraud and Embezzlement

Identification and verification of undisclosed relationships between employees and third parties

Identification of breaches of obligations related to integrity, loyalty, confidentiality and exclusivity

Harassment and Psychosocial Risks

Workplace harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination

Hearings with the alleged victim(s), whistleblower, relevant witnesses, and subject(s) of the investigation

Analysis and review of all materials (videos, emails, work documents etc.) that may constitute evidence of harassment and/or misconduct

Our capabilities

Our Investigative Capabilities

Complementary areas of expertise to conduct each mission with rigour, from evidence collection to the classification of facts.

Interview Conduct

Whistleblowers, relevant witnesses, individuals under investigation

Documentary Analysis

Identification of anomalies and unethical conduct through an in-depth review and analysis of collected materials

Digital Forensics

Analysis of complex data on digital media (computers, servers, mobile phones)

Legal Classification

Legal review and classification of the facts

Results

Our Deliverables

Each assignment results in precise deliverables, tailored to your needs: risk and stakeholder mapping, investigative reports, executive summaries or strategic dashboards.

 

Our reports are designed to be directly actionable by your legal, financial, or executive teams.

Comprehensive Reports Signed Interviews Anonymised version Legal qualification of the facts Action plan recommendations

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