Ethical Conduct Policy

1. About this policy

1.1 Our values and commitment to business integrity stem from a desire to act honourably and with integrity in all our business dealings. We have a strong sense of responsibility to treat people respectfully and we maintain ethical business standards in all the markets in which we operate.

2. Aims

2.1 Treat our people with honesty and fairness. Enable them to behave honourably and act with integrity in all our business dealings, building relationships as independent advisers and trusted professionals.

2.2 Implement best practice and raise awareness of the ethical standards we require of our people.

3. Responsibilities

3.1 This policy is reviewed and approved annually, or more frequently if appropriate by the Managing Director. The Production Director is responsible for ensuring that plans are developed and implemented to enable us to reach the aims set out in this policy while fulfilling applicable legal, regulatory and other requirements.

4. Commitment

4.1 Maintain a Code of Practice and training programme for all our people.

4.2 Maintain procedures to ensure that we do not engage in unethical conduct or illegal practices.

4.3 Implement systems that support our duty of confidentiality and respect for privacy in all our business relationships.

4.4 Support any member of staff who has legitimate concerns to challenge unethical behaviour and respond appropriately.

4.5 Participate in appropriate industry initiatives to promote business integrity.

4.6 Work with clients, partners and collaborators with due consideration that their ethical commitments are consistent with our own.

4.7 Keep our systems and procedures under regular review to confirm that they remain relevant and proportionate.

Paul Bentham
Managing Director
Issue date: 1st January 2025