Our Business Ethics Principles

At Routes Mines Gold, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all aspects of our business operations. Our business ethics principles serve as the foundation for our decision-making processes and guide our interactions with stakeholders, employees, partners, and the communities in which we operate. We believe that conducting business with honesty, transparency, and accountability is essential for building trust, fostering long-term relationships, and achieving sustainable success.

Core Values:

Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, fairness, and transparency in all our dealings. We adhere to the highest ethical standards and expect the same from our employees, contractors, and partners.
Respect: We treat everyone with respect and dignity, valuing diversity, and fostering an inclusive work environment where all voices are heard and respected.
Responsibility: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, striving to minimize harm to people, communities, and the environment, while maximizing positive impacts.
Compliance: We comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, and we uphold the spirit as well as the letter of the law in all our business activities.
Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for our performance and results, openly acknowledging mistakes, learning from them, and taking corrective action when necessary.

Code of Conduct:

Our Code of Conduct outlines specific guidelines and expectations for ethical behavior and business practices. It covers areas such as:

Conflicts of interest
Bribery and corruption
Confidentiality and data protection
Fair competition and antitrust compliance
Health, safety, and environmental stewardship
Respectful workplace behavior
Ethical sourcing and supply chain management

We require all employees, contractors, and partners to read, understand, and adhere to our Code of Conduct at all times. Violations of our business ethics principles or Code of Conduct are taken seriously and may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship.

Reporting Mechanisms:

We provide multiple channels for employees, contractors, and stakeholders to report concerns or violations of our business ethics principles confidentially and without fear of retaliation. These channels include:

Open-door policy: Employees are encouraged to raise concerns directly with their supervisors, managers, or human resources representatives.
Ethics hotline: We maintain a confidential hotline or reporting system where employees and stakeholders can report concerns anonymously.
Whistleblower protection: We have policies and procedures in place to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that concerns are promptly and thoroughly investigated.