Global Bank promotes a positive work environment where staff members understand their ethical obligations to the institution, which are embodied in its Core Values and Principles of Staff Employment. In support of this commitment, the institution has in place a Code of Conduct, entitled Living our Values (the Code). The Code applies to all staff worldwide and is available on Global Bank’s website, www.global-bank.org.

Global Bank has both an Ethics Help Line and a Fraud and Corruption hotline. A third-party service offers numerous methods of worldwide communication. Reporting channels include: phone, mail, email, or through confidential submission through a website.

Global Bank has in place procedures for the receipt, retention and handling of recommendations and concerns relating to business conduct identified during accounting, internal control and auditing processes.

Global Bank’s Staff Rules clarify and codify the obligations of staff in reporting suspected fraud, corruption or other misconduct that may threaten the operations or governance of Global Bank. Additionally, these rules offer protection from retaliation.