In performing its duties, the Ethics Committee: (i) establishes channels of communication with the targets of the Code of Conduct of the Jerónimo Martins Group and gathers information sent for this purpose; (ii) supervises the setting up of a suitable system of internal control of compliance with the Code of Conduct and assesses the recommendations arising from these controls; (iii) evaluates questions which, in terms of compliance with the Code of Conduct of the Group, may be submitted to it by the Board of Directors and by the Audit Committee, and makes a impartial analysis of any questions raised by employees, customers or business partner through the system of communication of alleged irregularities implemented; and (iv) submits to the Company's Board of Directors any measures it considers appropriate for adoption in this area, including the reviewing of internal procedures, as well as proposals for changing the Code of Conduct of the Jerónimo Martins Group.