Ethics policy

Ethics Embedded

Our approach to values & ethics is more than a statement of intent. We believe wholeheartedly in these values, and we embed them in our personal and professional lives, and in the operations of our business. All members of the team buy into these values and agree to always meet them to very best of our abilities.

 

Integrity

We will always demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and honesty. We will conduct ourselves in a competent, fair, and impartial manner. We will stick to our word, respecting agreements we enter into, and will do our best to fulfil all obligations. If we get things wrong, we will admit fault, correct our mistakes, and learn for the future.

 

Environment

We respect the environment and the need to protect it. We will minimise any negative impact that our actions – both direct and indirect – have on the world around us.

 

People

Everybody deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and equality, irrespective of their ability-status, age, ancestry, class, colour, ethnicity, family status, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We will never tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

 

Equal Opportunity & Fair Pay

We employ solely based on merit and qualification. We provide fair pay for equal work and agree to compensate our employees without regard to ability-status, age, ancestry, class, colour, ethnicity, family status, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

 

Health and Safety

We will provide a safe and healthy working environment for team members, in all locations and at all times.

 

Customers

We will always be open and honest with our customers, respecting confidentiality and admitting mistakes when they occur. We will work hard to deliver exceptional products and services.

 

Suppliers

When selecting and working with suppliers, our decisions and actions will be driven by our core values of integrity. Our choice of suppliers will be made objectively, taking into account how closely a supplier fits with our Values & Ethics.

 

Competitors

Our company reputation and success will only be built on the basis of our own performance. We will never seek to damage the reputation of our competitors, either directly or by implication.

 

Government, Regulators, and Legislators

We will comply with all international, national, and local legislation affecting our operations, and will strive to follow the best practice in corporate governance.

 

Tax

We believe that taxation plays a fundamental role in society, not least by ensuring that vital services are made available to those who need them most. We will never seek to avoid paying any tax where it is due.

 

Bribes and Corrupt Practice

We do not allow the direct or indirect offer, payment, solicitation, or acceptance of bribes in any form.