Ubisoft 2013 Annual Report Download - page 40

Management Report
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1.4.4.3.3 Outsourcing
From time to time, Ubisoft employs individuals under freelance contracts (particularly for artistic
services) and temporary contracts. Peripheral activities at certain sites (security, cleaning, computer
maintenance, etc.) are subcontracted to outside companies.
FAIR OPERATING PRACTICES 1.4.4.4
1.4.4.4.1 Preventing corruption
The Group was not the subject of any lawsuits, fines or non–financial sanctions for non-compliance
with laws and regulations in 2012/2013.
Several sites have implemented internal anti-corruption procedures:
- Implementation of a process to prevent financial fraud (Australia);
- Procedure to ensure that the Purchasing Department cannot receive any gifts or benefits from a
supplier (Montreal);
- For the next year, the Madrid office is examining the possibility of engaging in a procedure with
the Spanish police in order to protect itself against corruption (particularly in online
transactions).
All Ubisoft sites now have an expenditure procedure which defines principles for authorizing/approving
expenditure (authorized persons, reviews, standards which must be complied with) depending on the
amount in question.
France and the Montreal site have drawn up an official Purchasing code of ethics to protect
themselves against corruption.
In light of this, and with a view to Group-wide uniformity, the Head Office will draft a global Purchasing
policy during the coming year.
1.4.4.4.2 Consumer health and safety
To date, neither the Group nor its sites have engaged in any actions specifically focused on consumer
health and safety.
However, the Group complies with applicable standards and legislation in its products in order to
inform its consumers and ensure their safety. The production teams work closely with ratings (PEGI,
ESRB
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, etc.) and consumer protection organizations.
The Polish subsidiary is a member of the local SPIDOR association which promotes the PEGI rating
system among consumers.
The Shanghai studio has also integrated an anti-addiction system into its Football City Stars game,
linked to the gamer’s login details and connection time.
OTHER ACTIONS TAKEN TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS 1.4.4.5
To date, neither the Group nor its sites have engaged in other actions to protect human rights. This
subject will be tackled at Group level in the review plan to be implemented during 2013/2014.
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PEGI (Pan European Game Information) and ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) ratings are age-
classification systems, for Europe and North America respectively, aimed at guaranteeing clear labeling of leisure
content (e.g. films, videos, DVDs and video games) by age category based on the game’s content.