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Reporting a concern

We strive to provide a secure atmosphere for colleagues, customers, suppliers, workers in the supply chain, and other third parties to report any concerns.

 

If any stakeholder believes a violation of law, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, or any company policies or procedures has occurred, we encourage them to promptly report the matter.

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Global Ethics Hotline  

Our goal is to provide an easy-to-use, reliable and anonymous communication tool to report any issues, concerns or violations of law or company policies in a safe and confidential manner. Every person (colleague or external) has free, unlimited access to our anonymous and confidential incident reporting system, www.GlobalEthicsHotline.com, which is operated by a third-party. It is available to colleagues, customers, suppliers and other external stakeholders to raise concerns related to any issue, observed or suspected, including a product, quality, environmental or workplace concern. 
 
You may use the Global Ethics Hotline to report any concern, including but not limited to: 

  • Accounting / Audit Related concerns 
  • Financial Misconduct 
  • Conflict of Interest 
  • Theft or Fraud 
  • Policy Violations 
  • Quality Concerns 
  • Environmental Issues 
  • Human Rights Issues 
  • Safety Concerns 
  • Substance Abuse 
  • Discrimination 
  • Bullying or Harassment 
  • Sexual Harassment 
  • Violence or Threat of Violence 
  • Retaliation 

The hotline staff, together with members of our legal team, review and investigate reports and take appropriate action. Escalation and resolution processes differ depending on the type of issue raised. Any concerns and complaints related to accounting or auditing are also reported to the Audit Committee of the Board.

Confidentiality  

Callers to the Global Ethics Hotline may remain anonymous. Any information provided through any of our reporting channels will be treated confidentially. In some instances, if an investigation is needed, information may be shared on a need-to-know basis. Thermo Fisher may be required by law to report certain types of activities. 

Retaliation is prohibited  

Thermo Fisher will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith, nor will we tolerate retaliation against anyone who participates in an investigation. 
 
We are deeply committed to doing business the right way and strive to provide an environment in which colleagues and other stakeholders feel safe and encouraged to raise issues so we can work together to resolve them. To cultivate a supportive and transparent reporting culture, we regularly assess colleague sentiment and review the degree to which colleagues feel empowered to report their concerns. 

If you are an employee 

  • Discuss the issue with your manager or supervisor 
  • Contact our Global Ethics Hotline at www.GlobalEthicsHotline.com 
  • Discuss the issue with the Human Resources department 
  • Talk to any other member of management 

If you are external to Thermo Fisher Scientific