The GN Ethics Guide is managed and updated by the Group Business Ethics & Compliance department and applies to all GN employees, including members of the Board of Directors. The EU Whistleblower Directive has been incorporated into Danish law and GN has established a whistleblower hotline, the GN Alertline, and implemented a Non-Retaliation Policy that ensures the protection of whistleblowers. The GN Alertline is a secure and confidential reporting tool hosted by an independent third party. This hotline is available to all employees and external stakeholders and can be accessed on the GN Group website via www.gn.com/whistleblower and for employees also via GN’s intranet. Concerns can be submitted verbally and in writing. The Group Business Ethics & Compliance department serves as GN’s designated investigation unit in compliance with the Danish whistleblower law.

Moreover, we actively engage with our suppliers, considering supply chain risks and sustainability impacts relevant for GN’s value chain. Our procurement process, guided by our Supplier Code of Conduct, sets social and environmental criteria for selecting suppliers. GN’s Sustainability ESG policy further supports our work on ESG topics with our supplier base. As part of GN’s overall supplier engagement, we maintain strong relationships with suppliers to avoid or minimize impacts of disruptions, engage in training, dialogue, as well as conducting regular site visits and audits. All suppliers are screened accordingly on social and environmental performance to further support insights into potential impacts and risks in our value chain. We also encourage all suppliers to be certified or follow the requirements of relevant standards on various sustainability matters, such as the UN Guiding Principles and the OECD Guidelines.