Compliance Policy

Introduction

This Compliance Policy of Maessa Angola establishes the principles, rules, and guidelines that guide the organization’s activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.

This policy aims to promote an organizational culture based on integrity, ethics, transparency, and responsibility, ensuring that all company activities are conducted in a lawful, professional manner and aligned with best governance practices.

Objectives

• Ensure compliance with applicable national and international legislation, including safety, environmental, commercial, and labor regulations.

• Prevent legal, financial, and reputational risks to the organization.

• Promote ethical, transparent, and responsible practices in all company activities.

• Ensure alignment with international standards and best practices, including compliance with international sanctions programs and regimes when applicable (e.g., OFAC, United Kingdom, and European Union).

Scope

This policy applies to

• All employees of Maessa Angola.

• Managers and directors.

• Suppliers and service providers.

• Business and institutional partners.

All parties must respect and comply with the principles and rules established in this document.

Fundamental Principles

Legality

Strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the legislation of the Republic of Angola regarding public probity, labor relations, and commercial practices.

Integrity

Conduct based on ethics, honesty, and transparency in all decisions and professional relationships.

Responsibility

Commitment to sustainability, safety, respect for human rights, and social responsibility.

Impartiality

Prohibition of any form of discrimination, harassment, conflict of interest, or undue favoritism.

Rules of Conduct

All employees and partners of Maessa Angola must observe the following rules:.

• Prohibition of corruption, bribery, fraud, or any unlawful practice.

• Responsible and appropriate use of the organization’s resources and assets.

• Compliance with health, safety, and environmental protection standards.

• Respect for the confidentiality of information and protection of personal and corporate data.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

Maessa Angola is committed to maintaining effective internal control and risk management mechanisms, including:.

• Implementation of monitoring systems and internal audits.

• Periodic assessment of compliance risks.

• Adoption of preventive and corrective measures whenever necessary.

Whistleblowing Channel

Maessa Angola provides a secure, confidential, and accessible channel for reporting potential violations of this policy or any irregularities.

The company guarantees that no employee or partner will be subject to retaliation for making reports in good faith.

Training and Communication

All employees must participate in continuous training programs on compliance, ethics, and integrity, ensuring knowledge and proper application of this policy in the performance of their duties.

Sanctions and Disciplinary Measures

Failure to comply with the provisions of this policy may result in the application of disciplinary measures, including:.

• Warning.

• Suspension.

• Contract termination.

Without prejudice to civil, administrative, or criminal liabilities provided for under applicable legislation.