The key to connecting with the future
Our aim of this report has been to share the ways Santillana shows its commitment to providing education that connects students with the future and gives them life opportunities. In this last section, we want to discuss the first step to achieve this goal: acting with responsibility, honesty and transparency.
Responsibility for the environment in which we operate
Santillana and Grupo Prisa’s commitment to sustainability is promoted from the highest governing bodies, through leadership that seeks balance between profitability, social contribution and environmental protection to ensure value creation in the medium and long term.
Our Code of Ethics
The foundation of the ethical culture in Santillana is our Code of Ethics, which sets out our principles, standards and commitments related to human rights, defense of freedom, equal opportunities, etc. The Code provides conduct guidelines for employees in their day-to-day lives.
This document is public and is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. In addition, it is part of the welcome pack that is given to employees when they are hired.
An online course, which is available to the entire workforce, is also provided, with the aim of promoting its due application.
Compliance System
A number of standards emanated from the Code of Ethics are related to matters, such as anti-corruption, gift-giving, personal data protection, etc., which constitute our Compliance system. These policies are available on the intranet and are reviewed annually, in order to confirm their validity and make the necessary modifications to ensure their usefulness.
Santillana has implemented compliance models in all the countries where it operates.
In addition, all employees have several whistleblowing channels at their disposal to anonymously report possible irregularities or breaches affecting the Group.
