Efficient and Trusted Reporting Mechanisms Boeing provides several confidential and anonymous reporting options for employees to report concerns, seek guidance or share ideas. Reporting channels include managers; the U.S. Domestic and International Ethics hotlines; Compliance and Ethics Officers embedded in the business; and the Speak Up website that houses online portals for employees to report issues. Retaliation against reporting parties is strictly prohibited: action is taken against violators of our anti-retaliation policies. We are enhancing our ability to analyze available reporting data to identify areas of concern and understand the root cause of the problem, allowing us to promptly escalate issues to appropriate leaders and work with business partners to mitigate and address risks. The chart below demonstrates Boeing’s robust reporting culture and Boeing’s efforts to respond. Additionally, our anonymous reporting rate of 13% is lower than other published benchmarks, which suggests employees generally trust management to address their concerns and do not fear retaliation. Employees are encouraged to raise concerns through The Boeing Ethics Line (1-888-970-7171) or through the Integrity Counts website . Understanding Ethical Concerns 2021 Data 1 2,167 inquiries 2 1,7 3 0 conflict of interest determinations 3,503 investigative requests 7,400 total contacts with Ethics submitted for employees in 2021 2,896 of investigative requests had enough information to investigate 3 of investigated requests were substantiated 3,4 5 1% 1. Data reflects the reporting period of November 2020 through October 2021. 2. Inquiries comprise Requests for Guidance and Information Requests. Requests for Guidance are situations where employees are seeking guidance when facing ethical dilemmas or when they need assistance in understanding company policies or expected behaviors. Information Requests are situations where employees are seeking general information. Both demonstrate awareness of Boeing’s Compliance and Ethics program, but Requests for Guidance are viewed as the most positive types of contact. 3. Investigated matters are considered unsubstantiated when the investigation findings do not support a violation of policy or expected behaviors or where there is not sufficient evidence of misconduct. 4. Ongoing evaluations demonstrate that Boeing’s substantiation rate is slightly higher than other published benchmarks, indicating an effective investigation process and informed reporting by company employees. 2022 Sustainability Report 18 Contents People Introduction Communities Operations Reporting Approach & Governance Products & Services
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