ESAN University is an educational and research institution with responsibility for society as a whole, which works towards an environment in which equal opportunities across all dimensions of diversity are lived with the aim of equal participation, appreciation and promotion of all the members, regardless of their individual characteristics (gender, sexual orientation, age, physical and mental abilities, social origin, nationality/ethnicity, religion) and discrimination as well as sexual harassment are avoided. 

The Gender Equality Policy of ESAN University aims to establish a commitment to the development of a culture of gender equality in all areas of the institution, both academic and administrative, and in relations between members of the university community. As well as, to eliminate all discriminatory practices in the university, in order to equalize opportunities between men and women, obtaining equal treatment within the university community.

Sexual harassment is considered a serious offense in the internal rules and regulations governing in ESAN University. For its prevention, determination, intervention and sanction, there are disciplinary procedures at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the General Direction of Administration that ensure compliance with the principles mentioned in the Directive on prevention and investigation procedure for acts of sexual harassment (Anti - harrasment policy). Additionally, the University Community has the University Advocacy to file the corresponding complaint and thus protect the rights to physical and psychological integrity, sexual indemnity, among others, of those affected.

Our anti-harrasment policy possess a clause where the confidentiality of whistleblowers is assured (see page 07).

Additionally, as part of our good governance policies, we have guidelines that require our Community to fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations at all times, including, among others, anti-corruption laws, and to demonstrate transparent and ethical conduct in the various activities they undertake. Our commitment to ethical behavior is clearly expressed in the various regulations of our institution. ESAN Guidelines including our Directive of Prevention of Corruption, Money Laundering, and Terrorism Financing

In all contracts signed by ESAN includes a clause on the Prevention of Corruption, Money Laundering, and Terrorism Financing is included, which obliges us, among other things, to:

• Not engage in acts of corruption or offer bribes, advantages, gifts, or benefits, or influence the decisions of third parties, whether they are public or private officials or their family members or associates, to obtain any undue benefit or advantage in our favor or in favor of the other party.

• Not make facilitation payments (payments made to expedite or simplify a process) on behalf of the other party.

• Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose to the other party any existing or potential future situations that may interfere with the terms of the present contract. 

The Sustainability Committee is responsible for ensuring the sustainability of the university in a cross-cutting manner throughout the entity.

In addition, in the areas of Human Talent Management, Student Welfare and the University Advocacy Office, there are personnel in charge of various specific activities related to sustainability.

The ESAN Community has an internal reporting system that allows for confidentiality when reporting activities that go against transparency and/or ethical rules.This can be done via the Complaints and Reports Mailbox by following just five steps.