CODE OF ETHICS & COMMITTEE
CODE OF ETHICS & COMMITTEE
At GIOYA, we strive to create a positive impact by upholding the highest standards of social responsibility and ethical business practices. We are committed to advancing leadership that benefits society—our employees, their families, communities, and organizations protecting human dignity and quality of life.
Inspired by the ideas of Adriano Olivetti, we believe businesses exist to serve people, not the other way around. Profit should not be the sole focus; businesses should also share wealth, culture, services, and democratic values.
This Code of Ethics provides clear guidance for the actions of GIOYA’s management, staff, collaborators, and academic faculty. It embodies the values and vision of our founders and shareholders, ensuring all activities align with our dedication to ethical principles and social responsibility.
Core Values and Ethical Principles
Commitment to Social Responsibility
- Businesses should contribute to the well-being of employees, families, communities, and any form of social organizations that uphold human dignity.
- Align business growth with shared prosperity and environmental protection.
- Adopt and maintain an internal policy that partially distributes the benefits of the company’s growth to all employees in accordance with different responsibilities and engagement.
- Leadership salaries capped at 25 times the lowest salary.
Respect for Human Dignity
- Prioritize human dignity and individual rights.
- Foster diversity, equality, and inclusivity.
- Create a workplace that enhances quality of life and sparks curiosity.
Promotion of Multilateralism
- Embrace global interconnectedness through partnerships with businesses, governments, and international organizations.
- Advocate for peace through preparation for peace, opposing the notion that preparing for war leads to peace.
Environmental Sustainability
- Integrate sustainability into operations to reduce environmental impact.
- Continuously assess and improve practices for future generations.
Education for Social Change
- Transform education to address global challenges and promote equity.
- Focus on lifelong learning and professional development for societal impact.
- Tailor learning solutions to individual needs.
Integrity and Transparency
- Operate with honesty, ethical practices, and transparency.
- Zero tolerance for corruption or unethical behavior.
Professional Excellence
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and foster innovation to enhance impact.
Collaboration and Fairness
- Promote collaboration and ethical practices with stakeholders.
- Ensure fairness and equality in all partnerships.
Conflict of Interest
- Academic and administrative decisions must remain free from political influence or personal affiliations that could compromise objectivity or that could be perceived as such.
Accountability
- An Ethics Committee oversees implementation and addresses violations.
- All members—management, staff, and collaborators—uphold this Code, ensuring prompt investigation of misconduct.
Role of the Ethics Committee
- Reviews non-compliance cases and provides recommendations.
- Ensures transparency by making findings public.
Final Provisions
This Code binds all GIOYA members. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with mission and values, upholding social responsibility and integrity.
8.1.2025, Malta
Ethics Committee
Evarist Bartolo
He served until March 2022 as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta and previously was Minister for Education and Employment. He has been a member in Parliament since 1992, working mostly in education, European affairs and tourism. Between 1996 and 1998 he served as Minister of Education and National Culture under a Labour Government. He has lectured in communication studies at University of Malta and he has recently being appointed honorary professor at University of Shanghai of Political Science and Law.
Jean Paul Laborde
Currently Ambassador for the Parliamentary Assembly of Mediterranean and Professor at the French Military Academy and chairs the activities on cybersecurity/ cyberdefense and is the director of the Centre of expertise on CT Activities. Jean-Paul Laborde was the Head of the Secretariat for the negotiations of the Transnational Organized Crime Convention at the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) Vienna before assuming the functions of Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations in New-York as Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate at the UN Security Council until 31 July 2017.
Giovanni Pasqua
Giovanni Pasqua is an international expert with 25+ years’ experience in rule of law and Justice and Home Affairs (JHA). He led judicial reforms, anti-corruption, and EU integration projects, mainly in the Western Balkans and MENA. Former Director General of ISISC, he coordinated major EU-funded missions in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Tunisia, and Serbia. He worked with the UN, EU, CoE, and Italian institutions including the Ministry of Justice and National Anti-Corruption Authority.
