Anti-Bribery and Corruption Statement.
Our Commitment
We are committed to conducting our business ethically and in compliance with all applicable anti-bribery and corruption laws, including the UK Bribery Act 2010. We take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and are committed to acting professionally, fairly, and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.
Our Principles
We uphold our commitment through the following principles:
- We prohibit the offering, giving, or accepting of bribes in any form
- We do not make or accept facilitation payments or "kickbacks"
- We only accept or provide reasonable and appropriate hospitality for legitimate business purposes
- We do not make political contributions
- We make charitable donations only when legal and ethical
- We maintain accurate books and records of our business transactions
- We conduct appropriate due diligence on our business partners
Gifts and Hospitality
We allow reasonable and appropriate hospitality or gifts when they:
- Are for legitimate business purposes
- Are proportionate and appropriate to the circumstances
- Are transparent and properly recorded
- Do not create any obligation or expectation
- Comply with applicable laws
Our Controls
To prevent bribery and corruption, we:
- Implement effective systems and controls
- Maintain accurate records of business transactions
- Conduct regular risk assessments
- Provide training to our staff
- Monitor and review our procedures regularly
Reporting Concerns
We encourage the reporting of any concerns regarding bribery or corruption. We are committed to:
- Supporting those who refuse to pay or accept bribes
- Protecting those who report concerns in good faith
- Investigating all reported incidents thoroughly
- Taking appropriate action when issues are identified
Working with Others
We expect all those who work with us, including employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners, to comply with these principles. We will:
- Communicate our anti-bribery stance to all business partners
- Include appropriate anti-bribery provisions in our contracts
- Conduct risk-based due diligence where appropriate
- Terminate relationships where our standards are not met
This statement reflects our commitment to acting with integrity and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our business practices.