Principle 10: Recognise the Legitimate Interest of Stakeholders
The Code of Conduct for both Directors and senior management is aimed at maintaining the highest ethical standards, corporate behaviour and accountability across the Group. Directors and senior management are expected to:
- Act honestly and in good faith
- Comply with the law
- Act in the best interests of the company as a whole
- Avoid conflicts of interest with the company
- Treat other employees, customers, suppliers, contractors and members of the public with respect and courtesy in a fair, honest and open manner.
- Respect confidentiality and privacy
- Adopt safe working practices
- Comply with share trading rules
- Encourage the reporting and investigation of unlawful or unethical behaviour
- Ensure that employees under their control comply with the Code of Conduct