Continuous effort France’s Sapin II law on transparency, the fight against corruption, and economic modernisation imposes new obligations on French companies. CMA CGM has also reinforced its policies, particularly with the implementation of a 4-person team in Marseilles dedicated to business ethics. The Group has also strengthened its ethics charter as well as its gifts and hospitality policy. Group employees cannot offer or accept gifts over a certain, relatively modest, amount set by the company. “In some countries, where gifts are the norm, we take great care to educate our associates to explain why we are unable to participate in such practices. We have also teamed up with other shipping companies in the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) to develop certain policies addressing best practices in the maritime industry,” explains Guillaume Hecketsweiler. Furthermore, the Group continues to make progress on the road to excellence and compliance by conducting a very comprehensive screening of its partners. “Our due diligence makes it possible for us to conduct business with companies of integrity that respect our values.”

Of course, the Group emphasizes ethics training, particularly through an updated e-training programme launched in July 2018 entitled “Fighting against corruption.” The training is intended for all employees worldwide.

“As a company, an employer and a responsible citizen, CMA CGM must act as an example,” concludes Rodolphe Saadé. With good ethics as its guide, the company will go far!

From left to right : Guillaume Hecketsweiler, Group General Counsel. Eric R. Sweet, Group Chief Compliance Officer & Deputy General Counsel

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