Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy

Last Updated: 30/09/2024

ESS Technical Services Limited Anti Bribery & Corruption

Purpose:

ESS Technical Services Limited is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and conducting business in an honest and transparent manner. This policy outlines the company’s zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and ensures compliance with relevant laws, including the UK Bribery Act 2010.

Scope:

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, and third parties associated with ESS Technical Services Limited, regardless of location.

Key Principles:

Zero Tolerance for Bribery and Corruption:
Employees and business partners must not offer, give, solicit, or accept bribes or engage in corrupt practices to obtain an undue advantage in any form. This includes the offer or acceptance of gifts, hospitality, or other favours intended to influence business decisions.

1. Compliance with Laws:
   All employees must comply with the UK Bribery Act 2010 and any applicable anti-bribery laws in countries where we operate.
   
   
2. Gifts & Hospitality:
   Modest gifts and hospitality may be acceptable as part of building relationships, but they must never influence business decisions or create a conflict of interest. All gifts or hospitality over £25 must be reported to management.
   
   
3. Third-Party Relationships:
   ESS Technical Services Limited ensures due diligence when selecting third-party vendors, suppliers, and business partners to ensure they share our commitment to anti-bribery practices. Any suspicion of bribery involving third parties must be reported immediately.
   
   
4. Reporting and Whistleblowing:
   Employees are encouraged to report any concerns or suspicions of bribery and corruption through the company’s confidential whistleblowing procedures. No employee will suffer retaliation for raising a concern in good faith.
   
   
5. Record Keeping:
   Accurate records of all transactions, expenses, and business relationships must be maintained. Financial records must reflect all company expenditures transparently and honestly.
   
   
6. Training and Awareness:
   All employees will receive regular training on anti-bribery and corruption laws, and the company’s policy will be reinforced to ensure compliance at all levels of the organisation.
   
   

Consequences of Breach:

Any employee found to be in breach of this policy will face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Additionally, the company may take legal action against individuals or third parties involved in corrupt activities.

Responsibility:

The company’s leadership team is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of this policy, and regular reviews will be conducted to ensure its effectiveness.