Codes & standards

Governance Code

Q-Park stands for good corporate governance with proper supervision and transparent reporting. The duties and responsibilities of Executive Board members, Supervisory Board members and shareholders are carefully defined. The Q-Park Governance Code, based on the Dutch Corporate Governance Code (DCGC), and the rules applied by the legislator applicable to two-tier board companies are anchored in the articles of association.

The Code offers terms of reference and guidelines for corporate ethics, sound corporate governance and proper supervision thereon. The Code also provides insight into the tasks and responsibilities of the various administrative bodies, the remuneration policy, the provision of information and the organisational structure.

A temporary provision in the Management and Supervision (Public and Private Companies) Act requires that large companies balance the appointment of men and women or explain why there is no equilibrium and what measures the organisation intends to take to improve the balance. At Q-Park, all members of the Executive Board and four of the five members of the Supervisory Board are men. This unbalanced distribution of appointments is not a conscious choice of Q-Park, but the result of appointing the most suitable person to a vacant position. When an executive position becomes vacant and Q-Park has the choice of appointing a man or woman of equal quality and suitability, the preference will go to a woman.

Code of Ethics

Q-Park has developed its own Code of Ethics which describes how its employees should deal with internal, national and international rules, legislation and guidelines. The code provides procedures for reporting malpractices and a whistle-blower scheme. This code has been signed by the members of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board, the directors and other accountable employees. The Executive Board is responsible for ensuring compliance to the code.

Standards

Financial Standards

Q-Park has developed an internal Accounting and Reporting Manual based on IFRS accounting standards, with the aim of creating transparent and comparable financial reports.

Brand Identity Standards

Q-Park is seen as a quality brand by the European parking industry. The brand consists of numerous tangible and visible aspects, from business cards to the attractiveness and appearance of our parking facilities. Consistency reinforces and emphasises the Q-Park brand and the confidence in our services.