Whistleblower Directive for Energy & Utilities
The Whistleblower Directive protects persons who report breaches of EU law. It requires organisations with 50+ employees to establish internal reporting channels and prohibits retaliation.
December 17, 2023 (50+ employee entities)
Per member state
All private sector (50+ employees), Public Sector, Financial Services
What Whistleblower means for Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities organisations operating in the EU must comply with Whistleblower obligations. Below are the key requirements that apply to your sector.
- Establish secure internal reporting channels
- Acknowledge reports within 7 days
- Follow up within 3 months
- Protect reporter identity
- Prohibit all forms of retaliation
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