Securing Your World

Abstract

"The G4S Business Ethics Policy was first developed more than five years ago, and since then has been continually developed to ensure it remains current and comprehensive. The 2009 policy is available on the G4S website and describes the standards that we apply in our dealings with employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and governments, covering topics such as: p Our approach to being a good corporate citizen, including human rights, the environment and local communities p Our standards of business practice, covering issues such as bribery and corruption, treatment of customers, suppliers and competitors p Our approach to corporate governance, compliance with the law, accounting standards and reporting p Our commitments to our employees, incorporating international labour standards, health and safety and diversity and inclusion Each year, we ask all senior leaders in G4S to personally reaffirm their commitment to the policy, and in 2009, to ensure that the policy was more broadly understood throughout the organisation, we made sure that the policy was cascaded throughout the business so that every employee is aware of the standards of behaviour that are expected of them and their colleagues. The mechanisms used to embed these principles vary according to local laws and cultures and include practices such as: p Inclusion in employee induction programmes p Incorporation in employee handbooks p Establishing employee training programmes p Promotion of local Business Ethics and Conduct Policies p Discussions with employee representatives p Reinforcing via communication channels such as newsletters and team briefings p The appointment of Chief Compliance Officers in some businesses As a result of having such a clear corporate code of conduct, we are confident that wherever G4S operates around the world our leaders and employees are guided by a common set of principles and our stakeholders can see that G4S sets high ethical standards for the industry. As well as obtaining the continuing commitment of our employees we are also investing in strengthening our compliance regimes. This gives us added assurance that we are meeting relevant laws and regulations, contractual obligations and internal business conduct standards."(pg 6)