Organization, management, and control model
The Club announces that it has updated its Organizational Model in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 and Article 7, paragraph 5 of the F.I.G.C. Statute and, in implementation of the provisions of the Decree, has appointed a Supervisory Body composed of Mr. Massimo Fossati (Chairman), Mr. Andrea Gaudio, and Mr. Massimiliano Pasta.
Furthermore, in compliance with Legislative Decree 39/2021, the OMCM also takes into account the adoption of the Regulations on preventing and combating all forms of abuse, harassment, gender-based violence or discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, personal beliefs, disability, age or sexual orientation of its members, especially if minors (the so-called Safeguarding Regulations).
Code of ethics
The code of ethics of Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio S.r.l (hereinafter the “Club”), defines the set of values and principals of conduct relevant to the Club, highlighting rights, duties and responsibilities of all individuals subject to the Code.
The Code of Ethics (hereinafter the “Code”) is aimed at spreading and sharing these values and principals within the Club, as well as serve as a distinctive and qualifying element of the Club in third party relations.
In particular, a Club primary value is compliance with Sport ethics, understood as honesty, loyalty, fairness and respect of applicable laws.
The Code constitutes an integral part of the “Organisation, Management and Control Model” provided for under art. 6 of Legislative Decree 231/2001 on the liability of legal persons. At the same time, the Code is an instrument apt to prevent unlawful conduct and other integral offences. It also constitutes compliance with art. 7 comma 5 of the Italian National Football Federation (hereinafter F.I.G.C) Statute.
The present Code aims to maintain an adequate level of fairness and ethics in the sphere of Club directional activities, through improved dissemination and sharing of the ethical principles previously stated:
- in the Club’s internal relations
- in relations, commercial or otherwise, between the Club and third parties outside of the sport system
- in relations between the Club and third parties affiliated, registered or licensed by the F.I.G.C or other National Football Federations recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (“F.I.F.A”)
This Code of Ethics also complies with the provisions of the Safeguarding regulations (see Art.10 of the FIGC Guidelines of August 31, 2023, and Art.10 of the FIGC Regulations on preventing and combating abuse, violence and discrimination), containing – in a specific section – rules of conduct for the protection of minors and the prevention of harassment, gender-based violence and any other form of discrimination (collectively referred to as the “Code of conduct for the protection of minors and the prevention of harassment, gender-based violence and any other form of discrimination”).
This document has been approved by the Club’s governing bodies.
Safeguarding regulations
U.S. Sassuolo Calcio S.r.l. has adopted internal regulations to govern the tools for preventing and combating all forms of abuse, harassment, gender-based violence, or discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, personal beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation against its members, especially if they are minors.
Such document implements the FIGC Guidelines for preventing and combating abuse, violence, and discrimination referred to in FIGC Official Statement No. 87/A of August 31, 2023, as well as the FIGC Regulations on preventing and combating abuse, violence, and discrimination referred to in Official FIGC Communication No. 68/A of August 27, 2024.
Furthermore, in implementation of the provisions of the aforementioned legislation, the Club has appointed Ms. Cecilia Glorioso as the Officer responsible for combating abuse, violence, and discrimination pursuant to Art. 10 of the FIGC Regulations on preventing and combating abuse, violence, and discrimination, and Art. 5.2 of the FIGC Guidelines on preventing and combating abuse, violence, and discrimination, in compliance with the requirements of competence, autonomy, and independence required for the performance of the assigned functions.
Whistleblowing Policy
In compliance with the relevant legislation (Legislative Decree 24/2023), the Club adopts a whistleblowing system through which it is possible to report any detect wrongdoings during the work activities to the designated corporate bodies in a confidential and protected manner.
Any reports can be made by visiting the following portal: segnalazioni.sassuolocalcio.it
For communications not related to the regulations in question, please use the alternative channels provided by the Club.