CIMNE’s Ethics Channel is a secure communication system that allows anyone to share suggestions, complains or possible ethical violations or irregularities linked to CIMNE’s activities. Reports can be submitted anonymously or with identification and are always treated with full confidentiality.

Main features:

• • Available to anyone, including staff, partners, and the public
  • Allows anonymous submissions
  • Enables tracking of the report’s status
  • Accepts document attachments
  • Allows ongoing communication with the Ethics Committee
  • Ensures complete data protection and confidentiality
  • Aligned with EU and Spanish laws on whistleblowing and data protection

The platform is managed by a secure third-party provider (Co-Resol), ensuring independence and data security.

You can access it through this link:
https://co-resol.bcnresol.com/webclick

1. Press the “Click” button and enter the CIMNE code
2. Select the channel button.
3. Write your message being as specific as possible. You can attach images and documentation.
4. Identify yourself or select the option of anonymity. In either case, you must accept the Privacy Policy.
5. In this case, you will receive a unique identification code and password that you will have to save to maintain communication, through a secure chat, about the status of your click.
6. Every time you want to know if you have a new message in the chat or want to provide more information, to ensure confidentiality, you must enter this code and password on the home page, in the “Access a previous click” button.

At CIMNE, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, guided by the principles of transparency and accountability. As part of this commitment, we have implemented a robust Ethics Channel that allows anyone—whether internal or external to the organization—to confidentially or anonymously report any suspected misconduct, ethical breach, or non-compliance they may have observed.

This channel is established in accordance with Law 2/2023, of 20 February, which governs the protection of individuals who report regulatory violations and anti-corruption measures. Reports may involve, among others:

• • Acts of fraud or corruption
    
  • Breaches related to information security or privacy
    
  • Market misconduct and anti-competitive practices
    
  • Other serious or very serious criminal or administrative offenses

CIMNE has created five complementary channels to encourage ethical behaviour, inclusion, and transparency:

• • Transparency Channel – To manage all public information requests
    
  • Suggestion Box – For submitting ideas or complaints
    
  • Anti-Harassment Channel – To report cases of sexual or workplace harassment, discrimination, or behaviour that threatens health, safety, or the environment
    
  • Research Integrity Channel – A combined ethics and suggestion channel for the research community
    
  • CIMNE Tecnología Channel – A dedicated channel covering transparency, suggestions, harassment, and anti-fraud
    
  • Harassment Prevention Contact (for congresses) – To report inappropriate conduct during scientific and technical events

By making these tools available, CIMNE empowers individuals to raise concerns and actively contribute to building a safer, more ethical working and research environment for all.

Important: This “Ethics Channel” is not an emergency service. This channel should not be used to report on situations that involve an immediate threat. If you need assistance in such a situation, please contact emergency services by calling 112.