2.6 bribery and corruption
the risk
A large part of the Group’s business is characterised by
competition for individually significant contracts with
customers, which are often directly or indirectly associated
with governments, and the award of individually significant
contracts to suppliers.
The procurement processes associated with these activities
are highly susceptible to the risk of corruption. In addition
the Group operates in a number of territories where the use
of commercial intermediaries is either required by the
government or is normal practice.