Code of Ethics, Conduct and Integrity

“We contribute to the development of society through our industrial intelligence.”

Message from the CEO

This Code translates, into clear and enforceable rules, what has already guided IDUS since its founding: the conviction that our industrial intelligence only has real value when conducted with honesty, respect for people and workplace safety. It is not an institutional adornment nor a set of intentions — it is a decision-making instrument.

IDUS adopts governance based on responsible decision-making. Legal informs what is possible; compliance warns about risks; governance organizes the decision-making process; and the decision always belongs to the competent instance. I ask that every person who works with us make this principle a habit, and not a formality.

Heitor — CEO, IDUS Tecnologia Industrial

Chapter 1

Purpose and Foundation

Art. 1.

This Code establishes the ethical principles and mandatory conduct guidelines for all persons who act on behalf of or for the benefit of IDUS Tecnologia Industrial (“IDUS”), in coherence with its Mission, its Vision 2027 and its Values: Honesty, Valuing People, Workplace Safety, Transparency, Ethics, Quality and Organization, in addition to the constant commitment to Innovation and to the Client.

Art. 2.

This Code is founded on the principle of responsible decision-making:

  1. Ilegal informs what is legally possible;
  2. IIcompliance warns about risks;
  3. IIIgovernance organizes the decision-making process and its record; and
  4. IVthe decision belongs to the competent instance, pursuant to the Corporate Governance Regulation (Shareholders' Meeting › Executive Board › Heads).

Art. 3.

As an instrument of strategic level, this Code is subordinate to the Articles of Association and to the Corporate Governance Regulation, which it may not contradict, and binds all other policies, standards and instructions of the company.

Art. 4.

This Code exists to:

  1. Ireduce legal and reputational risks;
  2. IIreduce the subjectivity of decisions, making them traceable and reproducible;
  3. IIIimprove the quality of decisions;
  4. IVenable growth and internationalization (OE2); and
  5. Vfacilitate internal and external audits.

Chapter 2

Scope

Art. 5.

The following persons are subject to this Code, in all activity related to IDUS:

  1. Ithe Shareholders;
  2. IIthe members of the Executive Board — CEO, CTO and CBGO;
  3. IIIthe Area Heads and other occupants of positions of trust;
  4. IVemployees under any employment relationship — CLT, independent contractors, interns and young apprentices; and
  5. Vsuppliers, service providers, consultants and partners who act on behalf of or for IDUS, on matters compatible with the nature of their contractual relationship.

§ 1 Independent contractors (PJ) who perform executive functions are subject to this Code in all matters compatible with their contract, pursuant to the respective conduct annexes.

§ 2 While the Advisory Council, the COO and the CIGO do not yet exist, the powers that would be attributed to them are exercised under the current structure. When such instances are constituted by the Governance Evolution Plan, this Code shall be extraordinarily revised.

Chapter 3

Fundamental Principles

Art. 6.

Persons subject to this Code shall guide their conduct by the following principles:

  1. IHonesty and Integrity — acting in good faith and in compliance with the law, repudiating corruption, fraud, bribery, money laundering and conflicts of interest;
  2. IIValuing People and Respect for Diversity — treating everyone with dignity and equality, without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, neurodivergence, nationality or belief;
  3. IIIWorkplace Safety;
  4. IVTransparency and Accountability;
  5. VEthics and Impartiality;
  6. VIQuality and Excellence;
  7. VIIOrganization and Traceability;
  8. VIIIResponsible Innovation, including in the use of artificial intelligence;
  9. IXSustainable Development (ESG); and
  10. XContinuous Professional Development.

Chapter 4

Conduct Guidelines

Art. 7.

The following constitute basic rules of conduct, among others: refraining from offensive comments against IDUS, the Executive Board or colleagues; informing the competent instance and the Ethics Committee of situations that compromise the image or assets of IDUS; reporting, through the Integrity Channel, any infraction; devoting oneself to activities during the contracted work hours; practicing professionalism and courtesy, without prejudice or discrimination; maintaining political-partisan, religious and ideological neutrality; respecting the hierarchy and the decision-making powers of Regulation; and permanently seeking professional development, participating in the training offered.

Section I · Conflicts of Interest

Art. 8.

A conflict of interest is configured in any situation in which personal interests — financial, family, social or political — may influence, or appear to influence, decisions made on behalf of IDUS, regardless of the actual attainment of any benefit.

Art. 9.

The following, among other situations, give rise to conflict: participating in negotiation or decision relating to a client, supplier or partner that involves a personal interest or that of a relative up to the 3rd degree; nepotism in immediate subordination; competing paid parallel activity without authorization; accepting gifts or hospitality of significant value (Section V); and using an IDUS position, function or information for one's own advantage or that of third parties.

Art. 10.

Anyone who identifies the possibility of conflict must declare themselves disqualified and communicate the fact, in writing, to the Ethics Committee, which records the declaration and issues an opinion within 10 (ten) business days. Conflicts involving the CEO or a member of the Executive Board are submitted directly to the Shareholders' Meeting, with technical support from external legal counsel.

Section II · Information Security and Handling (LGPD)

Art. 11.

The protection of personal data and confidential information is a fundamental commitment of IDUS, observing Brazilian Law No. 13,709/2018 (LGPD) and the Information Security Policy.

Art. 12.

The use of privileged information for one's own benefit or that of third parties is prohibited, as is its disclosure to unauthorized persons, even if employees.

Art. 13.

Persons subject to this Code undertake to: maintain confidentiality regarding non-public operations and information; access records and data only when necessary for their duties; refrain from discussing internal matters on social media or unauthorized environments; and immediately report to their manager and to the Ethics Committee any loss, theft or misplacement. The duty of confidentiality survives for 5 (five) years after termination. Protected strategic assets include, among others: software, source code, algorithms, AI models, databases, technical documentation, industrial designs, methodologies, know-how, commercial information, industrial secrets and R&D.

Section III · Use of the Corporate Network, Digital Media and Artificial Intelligence

Art. 14.

The corporate network, systems and digital media are intended exclusively for professional activities, respecting intellectual property rights and the Information Security Policy.

Art. 15.

When using artificial intelligence, a person must: verify results before using them before third parties; avoid biases and false information; not enter confidential or personal data into third-party tools without authorization; and preserve the traceability of use, observing human oversight, verifiability, respect for copyright, data protection and preservation of industrial secrets.

Section IV · Integrity, Fraud and Corruption

Art. 16.

IDUS repudiates any act of corruption, fraud, bribery, extortion or money laundering. Persons undertake to:

  1. Inot offer, promise, give, solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, undue advantage to a public or private agent, observing Brazilian Law No. 12,846/2013 and Brazilian Law No. 9,613/1998;
  2. IIobserve, in international operations (OE2), equivalent standards, including the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act;
  3. IIInot subsidize or sponsor unlawful acts; and
  4. IVmaintain faithful accounting and tax records.

Art. 17.

Any request for payment, commission or undue advantage must be refused and reported to the Ethics Committee within a maximum period of 24 (twenty-four) hours.

Section V · Gifts, Souvenirs, Hospitality and Favors

Art. 18.

It is prohibited to receive or offer gifts, trips, accommodation or events of a personal nature, except for protocol courtesies with reciprocity. Habitual courtesy or promotional souvenirs of a unit value equal to or less than BRL 300.00 per calendar year and per company are not considered gifts. Gifts above this amount are returned or, if unfeasible, submitted to the CEO's decision. The prohibition extends to the spouse, partner or relative up to the 2nd degree.

Section VI · IDUS Property and Resources

Art. 19.

IDUS property, resources and assets must be used exclusively for professional purposes, with care and without waste.

Art. 20.

It is prohibited to use the IDUS name, corporate email, logo or symbols in advertising or personal social media without the CEO's prior authorization.

Section VII · Health, Safety and Well-being

Art. 21.

IDUS is committed to a safe and healthy environment; everyone must comply with health and safety standards, use PPE when required and report unsafe conditions.

Art. 22.

It is prohibited to consume or be under the effect of alcohol or an illicit drug during any professional activity.

Section VIII · Expressly Prohibited Conduct

Art. 23.

Serious infractions include, among others: fraud; corruption; bribery; money laundering; financing of terrorism; moral harassment; sexual harassment; discrimination; retaliation against a whistleblower; misuse of privileged information; violation of the LGPD; unauthorized disclosure of confidential information; misuse of technological assets; unfair competition; undeclared conflict of interest; document forgery; manipulation of accounting records; intentional destruction of documents; and misuse of the IDUS brand.

Chapter 5

Social, Environmental and Governance Responsibility (ESG)

Art. 24.

IDUS integrates ESG principles into its strategy and operations, in coherence with Vision 2027 and with OE4.

Art. 25.

IDUS promotes diversity and equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination in selection, promotion, remuneration or any decision, including in international contexts (OE2).

Art. 26.

IDUS adopts zero tolerance for moral, sexual or psychological harassment and any form of violence, abuse of power, intimidation or coercion. Every incident must be reported through the Integrity Channel, ensuring confidentiality and protection to the victim and the whistleblower.

Art. 27.

IDUS undertakes to:

  1. Inot admit forced, involuntary, child or slave-like labor, combating such practices in its value chain;
  2. IIuse natural resources responsibly; and
  3. IIIsupport initiatives with a positive socio-environmental impact.

Chapter 6

Relationships

Art. 28.

IDUS guides its relationships by honesty, transparency and ethics, observing specific guidelines for:

  1. IClients;
  2. IIShareholders, investors and creditors;
  3. IIIPartners, suppliers and third parties — with recording, in the Integrity Channel, of any attempt at undue advantage;
  4. IVMarket and competitors — fair competition;
  5. VGovernment and regulatory bodies — in Brazil and in the countries of operation (OE2); and
  6. VIPress and social media — communication only through authorized spokespersons.

Any public statement on behalf of IDUS depends on authorization from the Executive Board or from a formally designated spokesperson.

Chapter 7

Duties by Level

Art. 29.

The duties of all employees are: acting with honesty and transparency; protecting assets and information; proactively declaring conflicts of interest; refusing and reporting undue advantages; respecting diversity; contributing to a safe environment; participating in ethics training; and not retaliating against good-faith whistleblowers.

Art. 30.

Positions of trust are additionally responsible for: leading by example; ensuring their teams know and comply with this Code; managing conflicts of interest; monitoring and reporting ethical risks; and ensuring the protection of whistleblowers in their areas.

Art. 31.

The Executive Board (CEO, CTO and CBGO) is additionally responsible for: maintaining and strengthening governance; ensuring legal and regulatory compliance; managing strategic and integrity risks; promoting a culture of integrity (OE4); allocating resources to the integrity program and to training; and reporting to the Shareholders' Meeting.

Chapter 8

Management of Ethics

Section I · Ownership and Structure

Art. 32.

Ownership of institutional governance and integrity rests with the CEO, pursuant to Regulation, supported by external legal counsel (IANNONE) and by the Gente & Gestão Coordination. While the CIGO position does not exist, such functions are exercised in this manner; once the position is established by the Evolution Plan, the powers migrate, giving rise to a review of this Code.

Section II · Ethics Committee

Art. 33.

The Ethics Committee is hereby established, a collegiate body of lean composition, with 3 (three) full members and their respective alternates:

  1. Ia Coordinator, appointed by the Executive Board;
  2. IIthe Gente & Gestão Coordination, as a member ex officio; and
  3. IIIa representative of external legal counsel (IANNONE), as technical member and executive secretariat.

The Coordinator's term is 2 (two) years, renewable once. Detailed procedures are set out in the Ethics Committee Regulations.

Art. 34.

The Committee is responsible for:

  1. Iresponding to inquiries within 10 (ten) business days;
  2. IIdeciding on admissibility and conducting the investigation, with adversarial process and full defense;
  3. IIIrecommending penalties to the competent instance;
  4. IVpreparing conclusive reports; and
  5. Vsupporting the Gente & Gestão Coordination in ethics training.

In investigations involving a member of the Executive Board, the person involved does not participate in the proceedings and the report is forwarded directly to the Shareholders' Meeting.

Section III · RACI Matrix for the Management of Ethics

ActivityShareholders' MeetingExecutive BoardCommittee / IANNONECEOGente & Gestão
Approval and revision of the CodeARCRI
Custody and updating of the CodeICCA/RI
Receipt of complaints (Channel)–IA/RCC
Admissibility and investigation–IA/RCC
Recommendation of penaltyICA/RCI
Penalty — employees and HeadsIACIR
Penalty — Executive Board membersA/RICCI
Declaration of conflict of interestCIRAI
Training and disseminationICCAR

Swipe horizontally to see all matrix columns.

R = Responsible (executes) · A = Accountable (owner/decides) · C = Consulted · I = Informed.

Chapter 9

Integrity Channel and Complaints

Art. 35.

The Integrity Channel allows anyone to report, safely and confidentially, suspicions of violation of this Code or of the law. The channel is accessible to the public — including employees, suppliers, partners and third parties — by confidential email and by electronic form published on the Central IDUS and on the company's official website, admitting anonymous complaints.

Art. 36.

The workflow observes:

  1. Ireferral to the Committee within 2 (two) business days;
  2. IIadmissibility decision within 5 (five) business days;
  3. IIIprior statement by the accused within 72 (seventy-two) hours, extendable for an equal period; and
  4. IVconclusion of the investigation within 30 (thirty) days, extendable upon justification.

Deadlines set out in this article

  1. Within 2 business days

    Referral to the Committee.

  2. Within 5 business days

    Admissibility decision.

  3. Within 72 hours

    Prior statement by the accused.

  4. Within 30 days

    Conclusion of the investigation.

Art. 37.

IDUS ensures the good-faith whistleblower full protection against retaliation. Any retaliation, or attempt to identify an anonymous whistleblower, constitutes a serious violation and gives rise to disciplinary action. No person may suffer retaliation for reporting, in good faith, suspected irregularities, even if not subsequently confirmed.

Art. 38.

The records of investigations, whether substantiated or not, are confidential and filed by the Ethics Committee, under the CEO's supervision, in IDUS's official repository, for a minimum period of 10 (ten) years.

Chapter 10

Penalties and Sanctions

Art. 39.

Violation of this Code subjects the offender, after due investigation process, to the following penalties, applied gradually and proportionally:

  1. Iwritten warning;
  2. IIsuspension;
  3. IIIdismissal for just cause;
  4. IVineligibility for promotion; and
  5. Vcontract termination, in the case of third parties.

Art. 40.

The determination of the penalty considers the severity of the conduct, the damages caused, the intent, mitigating and aggravating circumstances, and the hierarchical level of the offender.

Art. 41.

The authority to apply penalties observes:

  1. Iwarning — immediate manager, with awareness of Gente & Gestão;
  2. IIsuspension — Executive Board, upon recommendation of the Ethics Committee;
  3. IIIdismissal for just cause and other serious penalties — CEO, after investigation; and
  4. IVpenalties for Executive Board members — Shareholders' Meeting.

Sole paragraph. The determination and the investigation procedure observe the Disciplinary Rules and relevant labor and contractual legislation.

Art. 42.

The accused is guaranteed adversarial process and full defense, including formal notification, access to evidence, presentation of defense, production of evidence and appeal of the decision within 3 (three) business days.

Chapter 11

Disclosure, Training and Review

Art. 43.

This Code is presented to every new employee or executive during onboarding, with signature of an acknowledgment and commitment statement, and remains accessible to everyone on the Central IDUS.

Art. 44.

The Gente & Gestão Coordination, with the support of the Ethics Committee, promotes mandatory annual training on ethics, conduct and integrity, keeping a record of attendance.

Art. 45.

This Code is ordinarily reviewed every 2 (two) years and, extraordinarily, whenever there is a relevant legislative change or a completed move of the Governance Evolution Plan.

Chapter 12

Final Provisions

Art. 46.

This Code comes into force on the date of its approval by the Shareholders' Meeting and replaces any prior drafts of an IDUS code of ethics or conduct.

Art. 47.

In the normative hierarchy, this Code is subordinate to the Articles of Association and to the Corporate Governance Regulation. In the event of conflict with another internal standard on ethics matters, the more restrictive provision prevails, respecting the supremacy of the Regulation.

Art. 48.

References to instances that do not yet exist observe the current structure; once each move of the Governance Evolution Plan is completed, this Code will be revised.

Art. 49.

Omitted cases are submitted to the Ethics Committee and, when necessary, to the Shareholders' Meeting.

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