Whistleblower Policy

Policy Statement
AESG affirms the following commitments:

• Confidentiality

  Whistleblower identities and reports will remain confidential, except where disclosure is legally required.
• Non-retaliation
  Anyone raising a genuine concern in good faith is protected from retaliation, discrimination, or bias.
• Protection
  Whistleblowers are protected from any mistreatment, harassment, or adverse consequences as a result of their report.
• Investigation
  All valid concerns will be promptly and thoroughly investigated.
• Training & Awareness
  Managers and employees will receive training to understand whistleblowing procedures and their responsibilities.
• Oversight
  AESG’s senior management team is responsible for enforcing this policy, appointing designated officers, and reviewing whistleblowing activity annually.
• Reporting Channels
  A dedicated whistleblowing helpline and reporting mechanism are available for issues relating to serious misconduct or violations.

For concerns outside the scope of whistleblowing (e.g., interpersonal disputes, performance matters), employees are advised to refer to AESG’s grievance policy and appropriate escalation channels.