02072025 Cox Group Audit Evaluation Pack

Document Reference: IM 04 Anti Bribery and Corruption Policy

Cox Management Services Limited is the holding company for subsidiary trading companies inclusive of Cox Skips Limited and The Recycling Partnership Limited generally referred to within this policy as the Cox Group. The Cox Group, inclusive of its subsidiary companies, recognise and are committed to the detail within the disclosure of the policy. This anti-bribery and corruption policy exists to set out the responsibilities of The Company and those who work for us with regards to observing and upholding our zero-tolerance position on bribery and corruption. It also exists to act as a source of information and guidance for those working for The Company. It will help them to recognise and deal with bribery and corruption issues, and to understand their responsibilities. The Cox Group is committed to conducting business in an ethical and honest manner and is committed to implementing and enforcing systems that ensure bribery is prevented. The Company has zero-tolerance for bribery and corrupt activities. The Company is committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships. The Cox Group will uphold all laws relating to anti-bribery and corruption in all the jurisdictions in which we operate. The Company is bound by the laws of the UK, including the Bribery Act 2010. The Cox Group recognises that bribery and corruption are punishable on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term, not exceeding 10 years, or to a fine, or to both. If The Company is discovered to have taken part in corrupt activities, they may be subjected to an unlimited fine, be excluded from tendering for public contracts and face serious damage to their reputation. The Cox Group commit to preventing bribery and corruption in their business and take their legal responsibilities seriously. This anti-bribery policy applies to all employees (whether temporary, fixed-term, or permanent), consultants, contractors, trainees, seconded staff, home workers, casual workers, agency staff, volunteers, interns, agents, sponsors, or any other person or persons associated with us (including third parties), or any of our subsidiaries or their employees, no matter where they are located (within or outside of the UK). The policy also applies to Officers, Trustees, Board, and/or Committee members at any level. In the context of this policy, third-party refers to any individual or organisation The Company meets and works with. It refers to actual and potential clients, customers, suppliers, distributors,

Cox Management Services Ltd ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001

Rev 12 01/11/2024 PAS99: 2012 Issue 1

Approved: AK

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