Code of ethics

The Corporation has developed a Code of Conduct and Ethics to promote behavior in line with our values among all of us in the institution, directors and collaborators, including part-time teachers; likewise, with the other interest groups with whom we relate: students, suppliers, government entities, among others.

The Code of Conduct and Ethics provides guidelines for our daily action, and compliance is assessed by the Ethics Committee, led by the compliance officer, who is responsible for responding to Code inquiries, reviewing incident reports, absolving doubts and granting approvals in accordance with the Code and related policies.

THE COMMITMENT TO OURSELVES

We are committed to acting honestly and ethically. We are responsible for promoting integrity and ethical conduct in all our activities. We have an obligation to maintain the good reputation of the Corporation and to strengthen the trust of all those who are impacted by the activities we carry out, including avoiding breaches of the law and/or the Code.

OUR COMMITMENTS

RESPONSIBLE PERFORMANCE OF OUR WORK FUNCTIONS
When we behave truthfully and ethically in carrying out our daily work, we safeguard the trust that the Corporation places in each of us.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

We act honestly and ethically to avoid circumstances that cause or could cause interference or apparent interference from our personal relationships and activities with the commitments we have as members of the Corporation.

DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND ATTENTIONS

We do not allow the receipt or delivery of gifts or hospitality that may give the impression of being granted or accepted to influence the recipient’s decisions.

Accepted gifts and services should be modest, of fair value and granted only if they are consistent with standard business practices. In all cases, good faith should prevail in accordance with the Corporate Policy of Gifts and Attentions.

RESPONSIBLE USE OF CORPORATE GOODS AND INFORMATION

We use and care for the Corporation’s assets responsibly.
We protect the information of the Corporation respecting the confidentiality

AT THE CORPORATION WE COMMIT TO:

Do not make or allow falsification of documents.

Record all operations in the accounting accounts and responsibility centers in the month in which revenue and expenditure are generated.

Review, approve and appropriately archive all contracts of the Corporation.

Comply with all processes and controls of the Corporation.

• To respond in a timely and accurate manner to questions we receive related to our publications and communications.

• Report all incidents or infringements on the accuracy of our information or that affect compliance with our controls using the USIL Listen to you ethical line.

PREVENTION OF FRAUD AND CORRUPTION

We have a culture of not tolerating the contributor or board member who incurs, participates, supports and/or omits to report any conduct or act related to fraud or corruption.

TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY

We comply with current regulations and act with transparency and integrity in all places where we are present, to preserve the good image of the Corporation

PREVENTION OF ASSET LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING

The Corporation complies with the current regulation on money laundering. Our activities are carried out only with reputable third parties whose financial resources have a legal origin. We evaluate our suppliers and counterparties and identify suspicious transactions to prevent asset laundering in the institution. The collaborators are responsible for knowing the Corporate Policy of Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, in which the mechanisms that the Corporation has implemented to reduce the exposure to the risk of non-compliance of the current legislation are regulated.