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The Transparency Files

Meet Suzie, discover her experiences.
Created by ST Ethics & Compliance team, The Transparency Files is an immersive five-part fiction podcast inspired by real-world ethical challenges. The series explores key integrity issues, from corruption and cybersecurity to AI fraud and workplace behavior. Follow Suzie and discover how the right questions, choices and reflexes can make all the difference.

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Episode 1Bogota

Sierra'sShadow

From prestigious dinners to overly generous gifts, Suzie uncovers a troubling pattern of favoritism behind an airline company’s contracts. She must choose: stay silent or speak up?

  • Gifts, meals, and special entertainment can create an obligation, a conflict of interest, or a perception of improper influence. Decisions should always remain objective and transparent.
  • You do not need all the facts to raise a concern. If something seems unusual or inconsistent, raising it early can make a difference.
  • The Ethics & Compliance team is the right point of contact for concerns and questions, and a trusted advisor to turn to when something does not seem right.

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Episode 2London

ViralLeak

When a factory worker’s video goes viral, the company sees a chance to win public favor. But Suzie spots a crucial detail in the background, revealing the perfect opening for industrial espionage.

  • Protecting sensitive information is everyone’s responsibility and is essential to business trust and continuity.
  • Our online activity can have an impact on the Company, which is why it is important to stay aware of our digital footprint and any exposure of confidential information. Social media activity can reveal more than intended, even when content seems harmless
  • Unexpected offers, requests, or attention should be carefully checked, especially when they involve work or Company information.

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Episode 3New York

The 50thFloor

A distressed employee. Alleged toxic behaviors. A reporting system exposed as broken. High above the city, on the 50th floor of a law firm, Suzie enters a battle against a culture of silence.

  • Every report is taken seriously as an opportunity to identify potential issues, and strengthen our commitment to business integrity, respect and accountability
  • A trusted reporting system relies on confidentiality and can support positive change and improve the work environment.
  • Reporting concerns can lead to real action, even when those may not be visible.

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Episode 4Singapore

No VoiceOut

An urgent request made by voice message, a director on screen, and $8 million lost in seconds. When a powerful deepfake traps a bank in a web of deception, it uncovers the dark side of AI.

  • Security controls and double-checks help protect the Company against fraud.
  • Urgency should never lead to bypassing controls or compromising integrity.
  • AI fraud can make fake messages, voices, and videos look real, creating serious risks. Questioning unusual requests is an important part of fraud prevention and helps protect Company assets.

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Episode 5Geneva

A NewBeginning

In search of a fresh start at ST, Suzie reflects on the lessons of her past investigations. Yet within hours of arriving in Geneva, a new challenge arises.

  • ST’s culture is rooted in integrity, respect, and accountability driven by innovation.
  • Our people are our greatest asset, and our Company values are Integrity, People and Excellence.
  • A strong ethical culture is essential to ST’s success: it builds trust, protects our reputation and people, and supports sustainable growth.
  • How we achieve our goals matters as much as the results themselves, because long-term success is built on trust.

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What's next ?First day at ST

After a decade navigating sensitive ethical challenges around the world, Suzie Walsh is starting a new chapter - at ST. And this time, she'll need your help.
As part of the Ethics Day, on October 6, discover The Invisible Line : a gamified, immersive experience where you’ll join Suzie on her missions, face real-life dilemmas and make the decisions that strengthen trust.
The next case is yours.

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