In the United States, whistleblowing is not only accepted but actively encouraged, thanks to robust laws providing a safe haven for reporting, exemplified by the SEC’s whistleblower program, which has disbursed approximately $1.3 billion across 328 awards since the beginning of the program. While Americans have long had avenues for voicing concerns, whistleblowing remains relatively new in other countries, including the EU member states and Brazil.

In the latest edition of the SCCE’s Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual 2024, Lisa Van Houten discusses the EU Whistleblowing Directive and Brazilian Whistleblower Legislation, offering insights into key legislation, challenges, and share effective management strategies to help organisations truly move the needle on corporate ethics and behaviour.

Visit the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ website to access the full manual.