Conflicts of Interest

PREVENTING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

ERS is committed to preventing conflicts of interest in the governance and provision of registry services through robust policies and processes. The primary measure in place is the clear separation between the Certification and Secretariat teams at the registry level.

1. Certification/Secretariat Scopes: The roles and permissions of the Certification and Secretariat teams are carefully defined to minimise potential conflicts. Each team has specific responsibilities, ensuring a clear and distinct division of tasks. Refer to the ERS Governance document for more details.
2. Conflicts of Interest provisions: ERS has established explicit conflict of interest policies that are readily accessible to all relevant parties, outlining the principles and guidelines to prevent conflicts and promote transparency. ERS mandates its Agents to avoid conflicts of interest that interfere with ERS' objectives, encompassing financial, commercial, and fiduciary conflicts. Agents must declare all actual and potential conflicts, and failure to do so may result in the termination or adjustment of their role within ERS. Agents' external interests, relationships with immediate family members in business contexts, and misuse of ERS resources are subject to strict guidelines. More information is available in ERS’ Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Anti-Fraud Policy documents.

DETECTING AND ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

When conflicts of interest arise, ERS ensures that they are appropriately declared, addressed, and isolated. Refer to ERS Anti-Fraud Policy and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for more details.