TLF and the Code of Ethics

Social sustainability has become an essential prerequisite for reconciling the well-being of the community with the long-term success of any economic activity.

TFL Associati therefore felt a strong moral obligation to adopt its own Code of Ethics, designed to frame its business consultancy services within a broader context of public interest.

Strict adherence to the law, impeccable moral conduct, the safeguarding of individual rights and the environment, and transparency and safety in the workplace represent the core values ​​that guide TFL Associati.

The Code of Ethics is therefore binding on all professionals, collaborators, and third parties operating under the TLF brand, based on the shared conviction that economic activities must pursue a primary social function.

TFL Associati has also implemented the provisions of current regulations regarding anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and measures to combat intra-Community fraud, with particular reference to Law 190/2012, Legislative Decree 231/2007, and EU Directive 2017/1371.

TLF jointly and severally liable taxpayer

Article 71 of Decree-Law No. 18 of March 17, 2020 (the so-called “Cura Italia” Decree) provides for special recognition—established by a decree of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministerial Decree of October 15, 2020)—for taxpayers who do not avail themselves of the option to suspend the payment of one or more taxes and who make such payments, subsequently notifying the Ministry.

The professionals at TLF Associati voluntarily waived the deadline extensions for tax payments—thereby ensuring timely settlement—in order to contribute to the well-being of the country as it battles COVID-19; consequently, their names have been included in the list of so-called "solidarity taxpayers."

TLF and Corporate Social Responsibility

The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been defined by the European Commission as the voluntary integration of the social and ecological concerns of companies in their commercial operations and in their relationships with interested parties (Stakeholders). Being socially responsible means going beyond legal obligations, investing "more" in human capital, the environment and relationships with other interested parties. Without a doubt, healthy and safe working conditions as well as good health conditions for workers are among the social responsibilities of companies and can be considered an integral part of CSR.

It is customary to distinguish three aspects of the social dimension of CSR: internal aspects, local external aspects, and global external aspects.

Internal aspects require the participation of workers or their representatives: human resources management, occupational health and safety (OHS), business ethics, adaptability to change, and organizational culture;

Local external aspects, in turn, require cooperation with business partners that adopt similar measures in support of CSR, as well as with local authorities to ensure adherence to these values;

External global factors necessitate communication with consumers, investors, global NGOs, and others regarding issues such as human rights, the global environmental situation, health and safety within supplier companies, and the international community in which the company operates.

TLF has voluntarily aligned itself with these values ​​and aims to grow in this direction, involving its partners as well.