Ethics policy template
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Use this model ethics policy to define how people within your organiation will interact with one another, as well as how they will interact with customers or clients and suppliers of goods or services.
Ethics policy
1 Introduction
1.1 This policy is intended to give protection and assistance to anyone who work for or on behalf of [Company]. It accomplishes this by giving direction and assistance in identifying ethical hazards and the company's anticipated standards.
1.2 In general, UK legislation should be seen as prescribing the minimum acceptable level of behaviour. There is an expectation that we will always follow the law.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to anyone acting for or on behalf of [Company]. This includes not only employees but for example contractors, agents and representatives.
3 General principles
3.1 The basic level required of anybody operating at or on behalf of [Company] is compliance with UK law, but at [Company], we wish to go above and beyond.
3.2 Wrongdoing may have devastating ramifications for both businesses and individuals. Fines, loss of reputation, prison sentences, and being barred from engaging in certain sorts of business are common repercussions.
3.3 Even if no misconduct is confirmed, the cost of an inquiry and the reputational damage caused by an allegation can considerably affect a company and deplete vital resources.
3.4 Harassment, discrimination, bribery, fraud, theft, or retribution are all examples of unethical behaviour.
3.1 Honest and ethical conduct
People and organisations covered by this policy are expected to maintain the highest levels of personal and professional integrity, honesty, and ethical behaviour at all times. The basis of honest and ethical behaviour are to do the right thing in accordance with the
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What is this for?
A clear Ethics Policy may help ensure that workers understand the type of behaviour that is expected of them, which can help avoid potentially embarrassing or damaging situations when employees operating on behalf of the firm act improperly or unethically. Because this is generally due to inexperience rather than purposeful ethically dubious behaviour, an Ethical Policy can assist to avoid such situations by establishing good practice in all personnel.
An Ethics Policy is also an excellent means of displaying a corporate commitment to honest and proper business practices, from how a company treats its people to how it manages its environmental impact. This, in turn, can improve a company's external reputation and image, as well as its business prospects.
This policy contains the following sections:
- Honest and ethical conduct
- Duties and confidentiality
- Competition and fair dealing
- Proper use of company assets
- Compliance with laws, rules and regulations
