Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
Introduction
Azanzi Ltd is committed to operating a framework for the prevention and detection of bribery and corruption and a robust process to be followed in the event that an act of bribery or corruption is suspected.
Policy
Azanzi is a company that:
- will uphold all UK legislation relevant to bribery and corruption, including the Bribery Act 2010
- requires employees and persons working on our behalf to act at all times with honesty, integrity, propriety and due care in all matters, but particularly in the safeguarding of the Company, its associated assets and its reputation
- strictly prohibits and will not tolerate acts of bribery or any other form of corrupt behaviour
- understands and regularly assesses the nature and extent of risks relating to bribery and corruption
- ensures by appropriate due diligence that those it does business with share the culture of intolerance to bribery and corruption
- maintains and clearly communicates its expectations through Company
- dedicates sufficient resources to implement and embed procedures and to provide anti-bribery and corruption training
- ensures that practical, cost-effective controls and procedures are implemented to proactively identify bribery and corruption or the threat of bribery and corruption
- formulates and requires adherence to control processes designed to prevent and detect acts of bribery and corruption
- remains alert to the risk of bribery and other irregularities both within the organisation and in organisations with which the company contracts and reports any matters of potential concern
- recognises that signs of bribery and corruption in the organisation and/or its supply chain could be an indication of other illegal or unethical activity, such as modern slavery and/or human trafficking
- promotes an open, honest and questioning culture which encourages propriety and vigilance amongst all personnel.
- maintains an effective Bribery and Corruption Response Plan and ensures any matters of suspected or actual bribery or corruption are dealt with
- implements a process that encourages all personnel to raise any matter of genuine concern, including to an independent organisation who will treat the call with discretion and confidentiality
- takes seriously any breach of this Policy, which may ultimately lead to dismissal via the Company disciplinary procedure, and/or be subject to the involvement of the Police and judicial system in the event of and criminal activity
- reserves the right to recover losses associated with breach of this Policy
- periodically monitors and audits this Policy and its associated procedure
Enforcement
Azanzi will take appropriate action to enforce this policy. This may include, but is not limited to, disciplinary action, termination of employment, and termination of business relationships.
Review
This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure that it is effective in preventing and addressing modern slavery and human trafficking.
Last Review 24th April 2023