Our commitment to integrity

2. Purpose

• Compliance with rules for coexistence in the workplace, regardless of hierarchy, area or role.
• Transparency in operations in general.
• Safety in the activities of everyone involved.
• Security and confidentiality of information that must be protected.

3. Scope

The Code of Ethics and Conduct sets guidelines based on ethical and moral standards that serve as a reference for the behavior of all employees, contractors and people representing Brazil Ports in any way. It applies to everyone without distinction.

4. Values

5. Ethical principles

Brazil Ports directors and employees base their actions on the following principles in their relationships with the various sectors of society:

6. Business conduct code

Required conduct

• Preserve and cultivate the Company's positive image.
• Sell only products and services owned by and of interest to the Company.
• Create favorable conditions for a productive and pleasant workplace.
• Treat people and their ideas with dignity and respect.
• Act loyally, fairly and candidly in work relationships.
• Protect collective well-being while respecting personal characteristics, freedom of opinion and privacy.
• Act clearly and loyally in defense of Brazil Ports' interests.
• Present oneself appropriately when duties require personal protective equipment and workplace safety measures.
• Refrain from using internal or external influence to obtain personal or professional advantages.
• Do not use one's position, trusted role or status as a Brazil Ports employee to obtain advantages for oneself or others.
• Use Brazil Ports resources only for Company purposes.
• Contribute to the Company's proper functioning and avoid acts that hinder or disrupt services.
• Refuse gifts from individuals or companies doing business with Brazil Ports when their value exceeds R$200.00.
• Present or disclose economic, financial, operational, logistical or other results only with Brazil Ports' authorization.
• Prioritize and preserve Brazil Ports' interests with clients, government agencies, financial institutions, suppliers and other institutional partners.
• Be accompanied by another employee, manager or peer under the four-eyes principle in relationships with suppliers or partners that may result in a Brazil Ports contract.
• Strictly observe corporate strategy and guidelines when accepting a position of trust.
• Resign from a position of trust when it conflicts with corporate strategy and guidance.
• Respect and follow tax, social security, labor and civil law, keeping up to date with applicable legislation.

Unacceptable conduct

• Claim personal benefits or advantages for oneself or others because of a commercial or financial relationship conducted on behalf of Brazil Ports.
• Be complicit or omit errors and violations of this Code or applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform professional activities that create a conflict of interest or direct or indirect competition with Brazil Ports.
• Discriminate against people for economic, social, political, religious, color, racial or gender reasons.
• Allow persecution, favoritism, antipathy, whims, passions or personal interests to interfere with professional relationships.
• Deliberately harm the reputation of a Company employee or any professional with whom Brazil Ports has an institutional relationship.
• Deliberately harm the reputation of clients, government agencies, suppliers or other commercial partners.
• Request or receive gifts or advantages for oneself or others in exchange for concessions or privileges from Brazil Ports.
• Prioritize personal or third-party interests over the interests of Brazil Ports.
• Gain advantages for oneself or others from privileged access to Brazil Ports information, even without harm to the Company.
• Make donations, sponsorships or financing to political parties.
• Use or pass to third parties documents, methodologies, products, tools, services or information owned by Brazil Ports, its clients or suppliers, except by legal or court order.
• Speak on behalf of the Company through public channels without authorization.
• Use the Company's material, technical or financial resources improperly or uneconomically.
• Prevent or hinder the investigation of suspected irregularities at the Company.
• Alter or distort any document, information or data for which the Company or a third party is responsible.
• Facilitate third-party actions that cause loss or damage to the Company.
• Create any confusion between Company assets and personal assets.
• Remain in a position of trust when it conflicts with the guidelines of this Code.

7. Code compliance

When unsure of the correct conduct, employees should seek help sincerely and transparently. Any situation that may constitute a conflict of interest, harm the Company or violate this Code must be reported immediately and formally to the Company's Legal Representative or through the Whistleblowing Channel.

The Company ensures confidentiality in handling these matters and is committed to investigating reported cases. Violations of this Code may lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal for cause and legal proceedings.