Being an ethical and responsible employer and suppy chain partner
We are committed to building long-term sustainable relationships, earning trust through understanding the challenges our customers have and delivering high quality solutions to take their pain away. We will do business fairly and use our internal processes to assess and consciously accept working with customers and suppliers which align with our own values and Code of Ethics. We take responsibility to provide accurate and timely information to shareholders and always observe relevant regulations and corporate governance principles to protect the integrity of our business operations. We consider the interests of all our stakeholders when we make decisions on the Group’s future strategy and priorities.
Being an ethical, responsible employer and supply chain partner
Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace
Reducing our impact on the environment
UN Global Compact Principles addressed either directly or indrectly in this section of our Communication of Progress: 1. Business should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights 2. Make sure they are not complicit in human rights abuses 3. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining 4. The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour 5. The effective abolition of child labour 6. The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation 10. Businesses should work against the corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery We do not tolerate bribery and corruption. We have established policies on anti- bribery and the receiving and giving of gifts, and hospitality. Anti-bribery awareness is part of our colleague induction process and regular refresher training is mandated. Colleagues are encouraged to report any concerns to their manager or, if required, our confidential and independent whistleblowing service. We aim to engender in our colleagues principles of honesty and integrity and the desire to work to the best of their ability. We strive to act in a professional, honest and ethical manner in all our dealings with our customers, colleagues, shareholders, suppliers, and the community. Our reputation is paramount and nothing we do should detract from or compromise our standing in the market and the community. Our independence and impartiality as a Group are fundamental. We have a Code of Ethics, which all colleagues are required to adhere to. See our website for more information
Supply chain Our customers and colleagues respect us for providing a trusted service, and to achieve this we rely on supply chain part- ners to support our business operations. We are fully aware of the responsibility we have toward our stakeholders and we seek to work with supply chain partners who are equally aware of and proud to uphold these high standards. Our relationship with supply chain partners is based on trust, collaboration and continuous improvement, underpinned by fair contracts. We, and our customers, expect our supply chain partners (and their supply chain) to behave ethically and securely and to treat everyone fairly and with respect. Supply chain partners are an extension of the NCC Group team, and our Supply Chain Code of Conduct exists to clearly articulate the standards and behaviours we expect to see in our supply chain partnerships. See our Supply Chain Code of Conduct for more information
NCC Group Communication of Progress | Page 12
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