Ethics Reporting
/ˈɛθɪks rɪˈpɔrtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic process by which organizations disclose information pertaining to ethical conduct, compliance with legal standards, and corporate social responsibility obligations.
The company improved transparency by enhancing its ethics reporting procedures.
- (n.) The formal documentation submitted to regulatory bodies detailing adherence to ethical guidelines and any breaches thereof.
Ethics reporting to the financial regulator must include all conflicts of interest identified during the audit.
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- ethics reporting
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Commentary
Ethics reporting often intersects with compliance requirements and serves as a tool for legal risk management and corporate governance transparency.
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