Our Values define what we believe in and what we collectively stand for as an organization. They provide us with a shared understanding of what’s important and guide our decisions, actions and how we conduct our business. Ethics and integrity are foundational to our company. Our principles have guided our interactions with our customers, shareholders and each other.

While BLACK ELEGANCE SA works to transform the level of unemployment in our undeserved communities, our commitment to running a business rooted in ethics and integrity will never change.

Each employee – from our contract employees to our CEO – is responsible for reviewing the Code applicable to their business. New staff receive training on the Code shortly after they begin at the company, and ethics and compliance training is conducted for existing employees.

Employees can raise questions and concerns or make a report to their direct supervisor, another manager, Human Resources or the senior leadership. If an employee is uncomfortable reporting to their supervisor or one of the other resources listed, they can make a confidential and anonymous report of suspected or actual violations of the Codes or other company policies through a telephone hotline or online reporting mechanisms. Employees can also, at any time, ask questions related to company policies through one on one communications with their direct line managers or email. Information on these resources can be found on our intranet sites and in employee training for the Codes.

​We have strict non-discrimination as well as non-retaliation policies to provide protection for employees who have grounds to report unethical behavior or violation of a company policy or law. Allegations of retaliation are investigated, and appropriate action is taken.