INTRODUCTION

ABS is committed to promoting the values of Legality, compliance with rules and standards, transparency, reliability and reliability every day, by basing its corporate culture on these values.

For these reasons, ABS:

✓ It is on the White List of the Prefecture of Catania.

✓ It adheres to the Protocol of Legality of Confindustria Catania.

✓ Has a high Legality Rating of ⭐⭐++issued by the Competition and Market Authority (AGCM).

WHITE LIST OF CATANIA PREFECTURE

The Prefecture White List is a list established at each Prefecture in Italy, with the aim of making anti-mafia controls more effective for business activities.

They are an important tool for the fight against the mafia and for the promotion of legality in the world of business.

The White List is a sign of reliability, reliability and commitment to legality by companies.

✓  Requirements: To be registered, companies must pass specific audits by the relevant entities and meet a number of requirements, including no convictions for mafia crimes, the absence of links with alleged mafia-related entities and the adoption of appropriate organisational models to prevent crime.

✓ Controls: The Prefecture periodically checks the companies registered on the White List to verify the continuous compliance with the registration requirements.

PROTOCOL ON THE LEGALITY OF THE CATANIA TRADE UNION

The Protocol of Legality of Confindustria Catania is a formal agreement between the association of Catanese industrialists and several institutions, including the prefectures, which has the main objective of combating the infiltration of organized crime in the social fabriclocal economy.

This protocol represents a concrete commitment by the companies associated with Confindustria Catania to:
✓ Operating in compliance with the law: Adopt legally and ethically correct behavior and comply with all applicable regulations.

✓Promote the culture of legality: Raise awareness among employees and collaborators about the risks associated with organized crime and the importance of reporting any wrongdoing.

AGCM – COMPETITION AND MARKET AUTHORITY LEGALITY RATING

We are proud to announce that ABS has obtained the Legality Rating, an important recognition of our commitment to the principles of Legality, transparency, fairness and social responsibility.

The Legality Rating is a system of evaluation established by the Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) in order to promote the spread of a culture of Legality among Italian companies.

This is a voluntary certificate that certifies the company’s adherence to specific principles and requirements of fairness and transparency, including the regular payment of tax and contributory debts, the absence of convictions for crimes against public administration and the environment, The adoption of appropriate organisational models to prevent crime, etc…

The achievement of the Legality Rating is a significant milestone for ABS, which confirms its constant attention to compliance with regulations and ethical principles.

It is a fundamental value that guides our daily actions and distinguishes us in the business landscape.

Why the Legality Rating is important:

✓ Promotes transparency: The Legality Rating gives Customers, Candidates, Suppliers, Partners and all business stakeholders the assurance that ABS is a reliable company operating in full compliance with the rules.

✓ It strengthens the reputation: The Legality Rating helps to strengthen ABS’ reputation as a serious and responsible company, increasing the confidence in it from Customers, Candidates, Suppliers and Partners.

✓ Promotes growth: The Legality Rating can open new business opportunities, facilitating access to credit and foreign markets.

CONCLUSION

The achievement of a high Legality Rating, the adherence to the Protocol of Legality of Confindustria Catania and the entry in the White List of the Prefecture of Catania represent for ABS a starting point, albeit important, but not a goal.

We will continue to strengthen our commitment to Legality and transparency, by consistently adopting best practices and promoting a corporate culture that is consistent with rules, regulations and ethical principles.