Our commitment to integrity

We have a responsibility to set high standards: to be, and be seen to be, a business which is committed to integrity. Our code of conduct is designed to help us achieve this.

The code includes many examples of how our group values should be applied in specific situations. The level of detail and practical approach signal our determination to embed our values and a culture of integrity more firmly in our group.

What does the code cover?

The code covers five key areas of our business operations:

• health, safety, security and the environment – fundamental rules and guidance to help us protect the natural environment, the safety of the communities in which we operate, and the health, safety and security of our people

• employees – covering fair treatment and equal opportunity, providing guidance for dealing with cases of harassment or abuse and for protecting privacy and employee confidentiality

• business partners – providing detailed guidance on giving and receiving gifts and entertainment, conflicts of interest, competition, trade restrictions, money laundering and working with suppliers

• governments and communities – covering such areas as bribery, dealing with governments, community engagement, external communications and political activity

• company assets and financial integrity – containing guidance about accurate and complete records and reporting, protecting company property, intellectual property, insider trading and digital systems