THE SUPPLIER DECLARES TO COMPLY FULLY WITH THE FOLLOWING: BUSINESS ETHICS All exchanges and transactions with our suppliers are on an honest basis across all aspects of operations both internally and externally. All transactions will comply with applicable laws and be built on transparency, strict business practices, confidentiality and freedom of competition. The Supplier and its sub-contractors will have ensured that ethical considerations are at the heart of their policies and procedures and be able to demonstrate how these take effect in practice. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES All our suppliers are required to apply all local applicable laws related to environmental issues. We strongly encourage our suppliers to develop a sustainable environmental policy, which aims at reducing waste and minimising the environmental impact of their operations. The Supplier will provide G4S with details of their environmental policy. The Supplier agrees to: Act in accordance with the applicable statutory and international standards regarding environmental protection. Minimise environmental pollution and make continuous improvements in environmental protection. To set up or use a reasonable environmental management system and demonstrate a commitment to reducing their environmental impact. When requested provide details of their carbon emissions to G4S as part of a Scope 3 GHG measurement requirement. Not source any timber protected by international agreements such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) or if its composition or origin are not known. Procure all timber in accordance with the applicable local legislation and wherever practicable from responsible sources. For supply into the United Kingdom and the European Union all timber products must be sustainable and FSC or (PEFC) certified. Ensure that any food procured on behalf of G4S complies with all legislation related to quality, sustainability and the environment. Only use food suppliers who provide provenance of their main ingredients back to the primary source for food procured on behalf of G4S. PROHIBITION OF CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY G4S conducts its business in accordance with the highest standards of ethical behaviour in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; therefore it expects its suppliers will: Comply with international anti-bribery standards as stated in the United Nations Global Compact Principle 10 and local anti-corruption and bribery laws including, The UK Bribery Act 2010 and USA Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Not offer services, gifts or benefits to G4S employees in order to influence the employee’s conduct in representing G4S in any jurisdiction. Maintain adequate procedures to prevent employees and others performing services on their behalf, from paying and receiving bribes. Not engage in the evasion of taxes or assist any other party in the evasion of taxes. Version number Version date Version expiry Version status 2.2 1 April 2020 30 March 2023 Final Document type Document ID number Document classification Uncontrolled if printed or downloaded Policy PUBLIC
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