Whistleblowing Report Form

Purpose: This form enables individuals whether internal or external to Lordos United Public Ltd. to confidentially report suspected violations or misconduct related to Lordos and its affiliated companies, including subsidiaries. It is intended to support a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across the Lordos United Group Group. This whistleblowing reporting mechanism complies with with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 (Whistleblower Protection Directive) and allows for secure, lawful reporting of concerns about potential breaches of law, ethical standards, or internal policies. It applies to Lordos United Public Ltd. and extends to its affiliated legal entities and representative offices, including:

1. Lordos United

2. Lordos Plastics

3. Lordos Flavours

4. Lordos Hygiene

5. Lordos United Properties

These entities are considered part of the Company's operational structure for the purposes of this mechanism. Individuals working for or in connection with any of them may report concerns through this channel and will be entitled to to the applicable legal protections. 

Who Can Use This Form?

Under Article 4 and Recital 9 of the Directive, the following can submit reports:

• Employees and ex-employees

• Job applicants

• Self-employed persons

• Shareholders or board members

• Contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers

• Interns and volunteers

• Persons in recruitment or pre-contractual stages

• Persons whose work-based relationship has ended

Method of Submission:

You may submit your report in one of the following ways:

• Directly via this secure online form

• For any questions or concerns related to data privacy or the processing of your report, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) directly

• ✉️ DPO Contact: dpo@lordosunited.com

Territorial Scope: The EU Whistleblowing Directive (2019/1937) applies to Lordos entities and branches in the EU. Non-EU branches are only covered if they engage with EU citizens or for matters related to EU law. Reports from outside the EU may fall under the Directive if they involve EU law, impact EU operations, or concern EU data/data subjects. Otherwise, non-EU matters are generally out of scope.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

What Can You Report? 

This form allows you to report suspected violations or misconduct affecting Lordos United Public Ltd. and any of its affiliated entities.

Reports may relate to any part of the Lordos Group and can include concerns such as:

Legal and Compliance Violations

• Breaches of data protection or privacy laws (e.g., GDPR)

• Corruption, bribery, fraud, or money laundering

• Other serious violations under national or EU law

 

Bribery & Corruption:

• Gift from a third party against the provisions of the Anti-Bribery Code of Ethics

• Gift to a third person against the provisions of the Anti-Bribery Code of Ethics

• Political Donation

• Meals / Hospitality / Travel / Entertainment against the provisions of the Anti-Bribery Code of Ethics

• Making a Charitable Donation / Sponsorship against the provisions of the Anti-Bribery Code of Ethics

• Cooperation with third parties that conflicts with the Anti-Bribery Code of Ethics

• Extraordinary employee remuneration without a specific objective (bonus)

• Selection of partner/supplier outside of established procedures for personal gain

• Conflict of interest

• Facilitation Payments / Kickbacks (Return payments)

Procurement and Financial Misconduct

• Conflicts of interest in vendor or client dealings

• Irregularities in procurement, invoice processing, or financial reporting

• Improper handling of company funds, reimbursements, or tax-related matters

Office and Administrative Misconduct

• Discrimination, harassment, or abuse of authority within office teams

• Toxic workplace behaviour, bullying, or exclusion

• Misuse of company systems, records, or resources

• Breach of confidentiality or mishandling of sensitive information

• Manipulation of internal processes (e.g., KPIs, hiring, promotions)

Environmental, Health, and Reputational Concerns

• Health and safety violations in any Lordos office or training facility

• Environmental breaches linked to operations or partners

• Any conduct that may harm Lordos reputation or stakeholder trust

Third-Party & Partner Conduct

• Suspected unethical or illegal conduct by third-party companies or service providers (e.g. training centres, IT providers, consultants)

• Violations of contractual obligations, data privacy standards, or Lordos code of conduct by external partners

• Use of unauthorised subcontractors, or engagement with firms involved in unethical practices (e.g. labour abuse, discrimination, or fraud)