{"id":6822,"date":"2023-12-11T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nordzucker.com\/en\/?page_id=6822"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:09:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T12:09:44","slug":"speak-up","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nordzucker.com\/en\/the-sugar-company\/compliance\/speak-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Whistleblower System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Act responsibly. Report violations. Strengthen trust.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-4 text-xl sm:text-2xl leading-8 text-center\">\n    Our aim is to act in accordance with the law and our Code of Conduct and company rules in all aspects of our business.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our whistleblower system offers various channels to inform us about compliance violations at Nordzucker, our business partners and in the associated supply chains. You can support us and report misconduct and violations of regulations \u2013 also anonymously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can inform us thereof by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:compliance@nordzucker.com\">compliance@nordzucker.com<\/a> or by using our online portal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkms-system.net\/bkwebanon\/report\/clientInfo?cin=14nor18&amp;c=de&amp;language=eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SpeakUp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find our guideline on the whistleblower system in different languages <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordzucker.com\/en\/download-categories\/whistleblower-system\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d5521\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5521': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5521': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    Who can report information?                 <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d5521 ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone. Nordzucker employees as well as external persons and organisations can report information about compliance violations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d5815\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5815': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5815': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    Where can I submit reports?                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d5815 ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have various options to report information on compliance violations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online portal SpeakUp:<\/strong><br>You can submit your report at any time via our online portal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkms-system.net\/bkwebanon\/report\/clientInfo?cin=14nor18&amp;c=de&amp;language=eng\">SpeakUp<\/a> \u2013 in writing or by telephone and, if you prefer, anonymously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By email:<\/strong> <br>Would you like to contact us via another channel to submit a report? That is also possible. Simply send an email to <a href=\"mailto:compliance@nordzucker.com\">compliance@nordzucker.com<\/a>. Briefly describe your concern and let us know how we can best contact you. Our Compliance Coordinators will then get in touch with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t worry: In both cases your request will be treated confidentially and discreetly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice is yours: Chose the option you feel most comfortable with. If our employees suspect a compliance violation, we encourage them to contact their direct superior first and discuss the next steps together.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d5a18\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5a18': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5a18': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    What can I report?                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d5a18 ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us, if you have a reasonable and verifiable suspicion that Nordzucker employees or business partners are violating laws and\/or our Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But please remember: A compliance violation is serious and could result in consequences under labour law and disciplinary actions. A mere rumour is not sufficient. The more evidence you have, the more specific and detailed you describe a compliance violation, the better we can investigate the incident.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d5c0c\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5c0c': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5c0c': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    Can I also report violations of human rights and environmental standards                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d5c0c ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course. In such cases you can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkms-system.net\/bkwebanon\/report\/clientInfo?cin=14nor18&amp;c=de&amp;language=eng\">SpeakUp<\/a>. Alternatively, you can contact our Human Rights Officer directly at <a href=\"mailto:humanrightsofficer@nordzucker.com\">humanrightsofficer@nordzucker.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d5e42\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5e42': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d5e42': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    Can I reach out, if I only have questions but do not want to report a violation?                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d5e42 ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course. We will be happy to answer your questions and advise you, if you are not sure about a suspected compliance violation or have doubts about how to proceed. In this case you have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the online portal SpeakUp, select the &#8220;Request\/Seeking advice\u201d category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or you can contact the function Compliance Coordination of Nordzucker directly at <a href=\"mailto:compliance@nordzucker.com\">compliance@nordzucker.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d60db\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d60db': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d60db': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    What information is helpful for processing my report?                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d60db ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more detailed your information is, the better we can process your report. The following five questions will help you with submitting your report and us with the further processing of your report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who? \u2013 Who is affected? Who is involved?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What? \u2013 What happened? Description of the facts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When? \u2013 When did the incident happen?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How? \u2013 How did the incident happen?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where? \u2013 Where did the incident take place?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please also inform us if you are unable to provide information on all questions. Important: However, we can only investigate reports that are made in good faith or are verifiable and plausible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d637e\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d637e': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d637e': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    How does SpeakUp work?                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d637e ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to report a violation or a suspected violation, click on the &#8220;Submit report\/seek advice&#8221; button on the SpeakUp introductory page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reporting process comprises three steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, please read the information on protecting your anonymity and answer the security query.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then select the focus of your concern (violation of the Code of Conduct, violation of other legal regulations, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the report page you can describe the incident in detail, answer questions and optionally upload files (max. 5 MB).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: Remember that documents may contain information about the author. As long as you do not enter any personal data (e.g. name, function, age, address), you remain anonymous.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d657b\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d657b': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d657b': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    Why should I set up a secured postbox for an anonymous report?                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d657b ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we may have questions concerning your report, it is helpful, if you leave your contact details. This will allow us to stay in touch with you, provide feedback on the status of the investigation or ask you for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer to remain anonymous, this is possible with the secured postbox in the online portal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkms-system.net\/bkwebanon\/report\/clientInfo?cin=14nor18&amp;c=de&amp;language=eng\">SpeakUp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d6750\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d6750': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d6750': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    How do I set up a secured postbox?                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d6750 ? '-rotate-90' : '')\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        focusable=\"false\"\n                        xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                        width=\"24\"\n                        height=\"24\"\n                        fill=\"none\"\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"\n                    >\n                        <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m10 16 4-4-4-4\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pl-4 sm:pl-12 py-2\">\n            <div class=\"prose prose-column\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s simple: You give yourself a user name and a password. It is important that you do not enter any personal data (e.g. name, age, function, address, etc.) when communicating with us.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/amp-accordion>\n\n\n\n<amp-accordion\n    id=\"accordion_6aee3634d69c2\"\n    class=\"accordion\"\n    on=\"expand:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d69c2': true });collapse:AMP.setState({ 'accordion_6aee3634d69c2': false })\"\n    disable-session-states\n>\n    <section>\n        <h3 class=\"border-none outline-0\">\n            <div class=\"group bg-primary-lighten-4 pl-8 sm:pl-12 py-4 pr-24 my-2 font-bold text-lg relative rounded-full hover:cursor-pointer\">\n                <span class=\"transition-transform duration-200 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-103 inline-block\">\n                    Who will process my report?                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"inline-block absolute right-6 sm:right-12 top-2.5\">\n                    <svg\n                        class=\"w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120\"\n                        [class]=\"'w-10 h-10 text-inherit transition-transform duration-300 ease-in-out group-hover:scale-120 ' + (accordion_6aee3634d69c2 ? 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