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2.0 INTRODUCTION
Aquabio Guideline Document Anti-Bribery Policy
Bribery is, in the conduct of the company’s business, the offering or accepting of an gift, loan, payment, reward or advantage for personal gain as an encouragement to do something which is dishonest, illegal or a breach of trust.
Bribery is a criminal offence. The Company prohibits any form of bribery. We require compliance, from everyone connected with our business, with the highest ethical standards and anti-bribery laws applicable. Integrity and transparency are of utmost importance to us and we have a zero tolerance attitude towards corrupt activities of any kind, whether committed by our employees or by third parties acting for or on behalf of our Company.
2.1. OFFENCES
It is a criminal offence to:
• offer a bribe;
• accept a bribe;
• bribe a foreign official;
• as a commercial organisation, to fail to prevent a bribe.
You should be aware that if you are found guilty by a court of committing bribery, you could face up to 10 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine. The Company could also face prosecution and be liable to pay a fine.
2.2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to convey to all employees and interested parties of our Company, the rules of the Company in relation to our unequivocal stance towards the eradication of bribery and our commitment to ensuring that we conduct our business in a fair, professional and legal manner.
2.3. SCOPE
This policy applies to all of our employees, regardless of seniority or site. It also extends to anyone working for or on our behalf e.g. those engaged by us on a self-employed basis or an agency arrangement.
We will encourage the application of this policy where our business involves the use of third parties e.g. suppliers; contractors.
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