ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

LTT fully embraces the ethical and compliance framework established by the france.tv studio group, of which it is a part.

The Ethics Charter

The France Télévisions Group has implemented an Ethics Charter that addresses key themes, including:

Respect for individuals (notably the fight against all forms of harassment)
Environmental protection
Health, hygiene, and safety
Ethical and professional standards in the production and dissemination of content
Relationships with clients, suppliers, and service providers
Prevention of conflicts of interest
Combating corruption

LTT is committed to ensuring that all its employees conduct their professional activities in compliance with laws and regulations, demonstrating loyalty, integrity, and respect for others.

> Read The Ethics chartes online

A) Preventing Corruption, Fraud, and Conflicts of Interest

Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct

Why have a code of conduct?

Aligned with the Ethics Charter, LTT is committed to conducting its activities fairly, honorably, and with full integrity.

LTT adheres to the French law on transparency, anti-corruption, and modernization of economic life (Law No. 2016-1691 of December 9, 2016), known as the Sapin II Law. This legislation aims to combat corruption and influence peddling, requiring the implementation of an anti-corruption compliance program. The Code of Conduct is part of this initiative.

What is corruption?

Corruption is traditionally defined as the use of unethical means to influence someone’s decisions or cause them to act against their obligations.

What’s in the Code of Conduct ?

The document outlines the values and fundamental principles that LTT upholds in combating corruption and influence peddling. It emphasizes the responsibility of LTT and its employees to comply with legal obligations and avoid practices that contradict these principles or could harm the reputation of LTT or the france.tv studio group

>> FR // Consulter ici le Code de conduite

>> EN // Read here the Anti bribery Code of Conduct

Gifts and Invitations Policy

As part of its Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct, LTT enforces a “Gifts and Invitations” policy that defines acceptable monetary thresholds for gifts, a principle of prior declaration and authorization for gifts and invitations, strict prohibitions for certain employees or during specific periods.

Given the critical role of its partners in upholding these rules, LTT communicates its “Gifts and Invitations” policy to clients, suppliers, and service providers.

FR // Download document

B) Preventing Violations of Human Rights, Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards

Code of Conduct for Business Partners

The France Télévisions Group has established a Code of Conduct for Business Partners, complementing the exemplary practices adopted by both the France Télévisions Group and the france.tv studio group.

Through this Code, the group expects its business partners to adhere to the following principles:

Commit to respecting human rights, health, safety, and environmental protection
Uphold ethical behavior
Take necessary measures to prevent conflicts of interest and disclose any related situations to France Télévisions
Promote France Télévisions’ ethical whistleblowing system

>> FR // Download the Code of conduct for business partners

C) Whistleblowing System

As part of the group’s commitment to strengthening its ethical standards, the France Télévisions Group has implemented a secure and confidential whistleblowing platform. This system allows individuals to report actions or behaviors that may constitute a crime, an offense, a threat to public interest, a violation of the Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct, or serious harm to human rights, fundamental freedoms, health, safety, or the environment.

Access to the whistleblowing platform

For any questions regarding the ethics and compliance policy of the france.tv studio group, please contact the Compliance Officer at: conformite.ftvs@francetv.fr