A common framework for acting responsibly

SIGMA has a Code of Conduct and Responsible Practices that establishes the principles of action, integrity, impartiality, transparency and service to the public interest that must govern the actions of all people who are part of the organization. This code contains the basis of the ethical culture, whose principles and values drive acting with integrity and professionalism in decision-making, as well as in the daily development of activities. With the approval and application of this Code of Conduct and Responsible Practices, SIGMA aims to reinforce the values that define it and continue contributing to the commitment to act in accordance with a common ethic that guarantees responsible behavior of all its members and with absolute respect for legality based on its status as an in-house resource.

SIGMA maintains a firm commitment to integrity, ethics and transparency in the development of all its activities. In this regard, it adopts an anti-fraud policy aimed at preventing, detecting and correcting any irregular action that may affect the management of public resources or regulatory compliance.

SIGMA has an Equality Plan that determines how the organization and all staff must act regarding effective equality in relation to: birth, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, age, or any other personal or social condition or circumstance. Its objectives are: 1. Promote the principle of equality between women and men. 2. Guarantee the absence of discrimination based on sex. 3. Guarantee balanced internal promotion and selection. 4. Prevent sexual harassment. 5. Guarantee equal pay. 6. Train all staff in gender awareness and sexual diversity. 7. Ensure work-life balance.

This section reflects information regarding the previous year's budget, along with its closing, as well as the current year's budget.

Below are the organization's annual accounts:

Below are the financial audit reports of the grouping:

In accordance with the provisions of Article 11 of the Articles of Association, the position of Board member shall not be remunerated without prejudice to the financial compensation that may correspond to them for travel, representation and similar expenses incurred in attending sessions. The positions of Chair and Secretary of the Board of Directors are not remunerated. The remuneration accrued in the 2024 and 2025 financial years by the company's senior management is duly reflected in the Annual Accounts of the Grouping, which have been audited by the firm Faura-Casas, Auditors-Consultors, S.L

Regarding indebtedness, the grouping cannot resort to long-term financing due to the limitations derived from its status as a public sector entity. Currently, the Grouping has short-term external financing through credit facilities for a total amount of 1.4 million euros, the authorization of which is approved annually by the Assembly of Partners.

SIGMA has a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 professionals specialized in technology, consulting, project management and customer service, distributed across different functional areas.

SIGMA's remuneration policy is based on criteria of equity, competitiveness and transparency, aligned with sector practices and the guidelines of the grouping's governing bodies.

SIGMA is committed to continuous training and professional development of its team, offering technical training programs, management skills and professional certifications.

SIGMA maintains a firm commitment to quality, security and continuous improvement, backed by certifications and recognitions that accredit its responsible management and operational excellence.

SIGMA publishes an annual activity report that covers the main milestones, projects and results of the year, as well as the evolution of services provided to partner universities and affiliated institutions.

SIGMA, in its capacity as a Non-Public Administration Contracting Authority (PANAP), publishes information regarding its contracting procedures on the Public Contracting Services Platform of the Generalitat de Catalunya.

SIGMA participates in public subsidy calls for technological innovation projects in the university field, contributing to the modernization and digitalization of the higher education system.

SIGMA publishes information about its main suppliers and contracting conditions, guaranteeing transparency in the management of its commercial relationships.

In accordance with current transparency regulations, any person may exercise their right of access to SIGMA's public information. Requests may be addressed to: transparencia@sigmaaie.org. The response period is one month from receipt of the request. The resolution may be favorable, partially favorable or unfavorable, always in a reasoned manner.

transparencia@sigmaaie.org