Governance

GOVERNANCE, ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

Governance is at the core of our operations, ensuring that our activities not only comply with international standards but also adhere to the highest ethical norms.

We have put in place a robust set of policies and procedures to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in all our investment activities. These include clear roles and responsibilities for everyone involved, starting from our board of directors and senior management.

We adhere to all applicable local and international financial regulations, including Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Financial Crime (AML and Sanctions), Fraud Risk Management, Conflicts of Interest, Procurement, and Whistleblowing. Regular audits are conducted to ensure compliance.

OUR BOARD COMMITTEES

Investment

Advises on risk-adjusted investment and divestment strategies.

Portfolio review

Reviews the performance of all portfolio companies, focusing on value creation and efficiency.

Audit

Oversees the appointment of external auditors, as well as financial reporting and internal audit processes in accordance to international standards and regulations.

Risk

Supervises the IDO’s risk management framework, which identifies, evaluates, and mitigates risks associated with our investments. This process includes regular scenario analysis and stress testing to anticipate potential challenges, as well as mitigation strategies.

How we assist our portfolio and employees

We maintain clear governance policies based on international standards which are cascaded across the group.

Awareness & training

Providing regular training sessions to ensure all employees understand governance policies and ethical standards. These initiatives promote a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the organization.

Reporting mechanisms

Implementing clear and confidential reporting channels for employees to report any unethical behavior or governance issues. This ensures transparency and swift action to address concerns.

Monitoring & oversight

Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with governance policies. This process maintains high standards of accountability and operational excellence across all departments.

Committed  to integrity

We hold ourselves and our portfolio companies to the strictest ethics and governance standards.

See our specific independent channels to voice any concern on potential breaches of conduct.

Ethics beyond compliance

More than following laws and regulations, good governance and ethical conduct are essential for building trust and maintaining the long-term viability of our investments.

This includes extending oversight and promoting integrity down to the employee level, promoting an open and transparent culture, where everyone at the IDO, and our portfolio companies, consultants, and advisors are measured by the same standards.

How we invest

Sustainability