We are committed to working within the laws and regulations of all jurisdictions in which we operate and to comply with our Code of Ethics. We will encourage our suppliers to meet similar standards.
The Group’s Code of Ethics sets out a number of fundamental principles which all Group companies and employees are required to follow. The Code sets expectations for fair competition, compliance with laws (including anti-trust laws), avoiding bribery and conducting business with integrity with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
In the competitive markets in which we operate, it is vital to ensure that we conduct our business responsibly and continually reinforce with our employees, customers and suppliers the principles by which we operate. With this in mind, a review of the Group Code of Ethics is currently being conducted, intended to refresh its content and reinforce the standards to which the Group adheres. Our intention is to introduce the updated Code by the end of 2009, together with individual new policies and training on the prevention of fraud and corruption. The Group has an established competition law compliance programme and improved training materials have been developed which will be used with employees in the coming year.