Ethics
We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in our business activities in
the UK and overseas and expect our suppliers to join us in this. We act in accordance with our Code
of Conduct and Anti Bribery Policy and comply with applicable competition and procurement
legislation. We will not tolerate corruption, bribery or anti-competitive practices
Stakeholder engagement
As with all our stakeholders, we use regular formal and informal stakeholder management processes
to engage and consult with our Supply Chain Community. We value stakeholder dialogue as a means
to build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and work together to create win-win solutions.
People
We recognise that success hinges on our people. We are therefore committed to ensuring that our
colleagues involved in supply chain management are trained so as to achieve the high standards we
set ourselves and conform to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Code of Conduct
as Best Practice. We encourage and support individuals‟ continued personal and professional
development, including qualification with CIPS where appropriate.