Core Principles
a. Ethical Values
The Company expects all employees to uphold ethical values and act with integrity.
Employees are encouraged to prioritise principles such as professional ethics, transparency, respect, fairness and accountability in all business activities.
b. Legal Compliance
The Company fully complies with all applicable legal requirements and conducts its business activities within an ethical and lawful framework.
Employees are expected to comply with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.
Ethical Standards for Remote Working
a. Data Privacy and Security
Employees are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of customer and Company data, as well as the Company’s assets, decisions, strategies and plans.
Appropriate data security protocols and safeguards must be followed throughout remote working arrangements. Employees are expected to exercise due care when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Employees must comply with the Company’s Password Creation and Use Policy.
b. Use of Company Assets
Company assets must be used solely for legitimate business purposes.
Employees are responsible for protecting the Company’s reputation and ensuring that its assets are used securely, responsibly and effectively.
c. Conflicts of Interest and Personal Gain
Employees must avoid actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest when making business-related decisions.
Personal interests or benefits must not take precedence over the interests of the Company.
Communication and Reporting
a. Communication
Employees must communicate in a respectful, open, accurate and ethical manner.
All information communicated must be truthful, reliable and presented with integrity.
b. Reporting Violations
The Company provides employees with a secure mechanism for reporting suspected ethical violations. The “Speak Up” platform is used for such reports.
All reported violations are reviewed confidentially, and appropriate corrective measures are taken where necessary.
Training and Awareness
a. Ethics Training
All employees receive regular training on ethical conduct.
The Company promotes a clear understanding and consistent application of its ethical standards.
b. Awareness
Employees are regularly informed about the Company’s Ethical Conduct and Integrity Policy.
Employees are supported in understanding and applying the policy in their day-to-day responsibilities.
