menu Ethics and compliance How we live our principles Breadcrumb Home Sustainability Ethics and compliance Commitments & standards Programme & risk Organisation & culture Leading by example The Airbus Ethics and Compliance Programme seeks to ensure that the company's business practices conform to applicable laws, regulations and ethical business principles, as well as contribute to a culture of integrity. Commitments and standards Our commitment Over the years, Airbus has earned the trust of passengers, customers, operators and other stakeholders through the quality and safety of our products. To fully serve our communities and thrive in the future, our commitment to business integrity must be just as robust. This means conducting our business ethically and based on Airbus values, as well as in compliance with all laws and regulations. Our goal is to be known as a company with "integrity inside" - integrity in its people, partners and suppliers. As part of this commitment, Airbus supports the principles of the UN Global Compact and IFBEC's Global Principles of Business Ethics, which set a benchmark for high ethical standards globally. Airbus also is committed to the FX Global Code, a joint initiative between major central banks and private sector participants to enhance integrity of foreign exchange markets. Join me in focusing on what really matters: rejecting bribery and corruption, preserving our integrity, and embracing our values for the purpose of serving the best interests of our great company, Airbus. - Guillaume Faury – CEO Airbus The foundation for integrity at Airbus is our Code of Conduct (CoC). The Code is intended to guide daily behaviour and help employees resolve the most common ethical and compliance issues they may encounter. The Code of Conduct applies to all employees, officers and directors of Airbus, as well as entities that we control. Third-party stakeholders whom we engage are also expected to adhere to Airbus Code of Conduct in the course of performing work on our behalf. The Code of Conduct Code of Conduct - English version Pdf 2.58 MB download Download Code of Conduct - French version Pdf 2.6 MB download Download Code of Conduct - French Canadian version Pdf 2.6 MB download Download Code of Conduct - German version Pdf 2.6 MB download Download Code of Conduct - Spanish version Pdf 2.6 MB download Download Code of Conduct - Italian version Pdf 2.6 MB download Download Code of Conduct - Portuguese version Pdf 2.6 MB download Download Code of Conduct - Russian version Pdf 2.63 MB download Download Code of Conduct - Chinese version Pdf 4.45 MB download Download Code of Conduct - Arabic version Pdf 2.68 MB download Download Code of Conduct - Japanese version Pdf 2.98 MB download Download Code of Conduct - Turkish version Pdf 2.08 MB download Download Programme and risk Our programme While our Code of Conduct provides a useful starting point, they cannot answer all questions, nor are they sufficient to ensure that Airbus complies with the myriad legal requirements applicable to its business. Because of this, we have worked over the past several years to develop an Ethics and Compliance programme that is structured around three key risk areas: business ethics/anti-corruption compliance, export compliance and data protection compliance. Each of these areas in turn is supported by dedicated compliance policies and a team responsible for their implementation, together with the identification and proposal of new measures to adapt to a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. Improving our programme is a constant and ongoing process, not only in the area of business ethics/anti-corruption but across the ethics and compliance spectrum more generally. Anti-corruption compliance Airbus rejects corruption of any kind, whether public or private, active or passive. This means that neither we, our employees nor third parties acting on our behalf may offer, promise, give, solicit or receive – directly or indirectly – money or anything of value to or from a government official or someone in the private sector in order to obtain or retain business or secure some other improper advantage. Airbus' anti-corruption policy summarises our zero tolerance stance. It also refers to some of the specific directives we have adopted to address key anti-corruption risk areas, such as the engagement of third parties, gifts and hospitality exchange, and making sponsorships and donations. More broadly, business ethics at Airbus also covers other areas such as conflicts of interest, anti-competitive conduct, insider trading, fraud, etc., while also complementing the Airbus corporate responsibility programme - which focuses on managing the social and environmental impacts of Airbus’ operations. remove Collapse All add Unfold All Conflicts of interest Gifts and Hospitality Sponsorship, membership and donations Intermediaries, agents Lobbyists and special advisors Supplier compliance review Prevention of corruption related to M&A, JV and similar transactions Offset contracting Anti-Money Laundering Monitoring, controls and audits Export compliance Each of the countries in which Airbus does business has controls on the export and transfer of its goods and technologies that are considered to be important to national security and foreign policies. As a global enterprise, it is Airbus’ responsibility to respect and comply with each of these controls. Our export compliance directive defines our policies, processes and organisation to ensure compliance with all relevant export control laws and regulations. Data protection compliance Airbus is required to handle personal data in accordance with applicable data privacy laws at national, European and international levels. In doing so, Airbus seeks to apply a consistent approach, by setting data security standards for personal data processing in line with global best practices. This is embodied in part by our Binding Corporate Rules, which provide a consistent level of protection for various personal data throughout Airbus. Procurement compliance Airbus suppliers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the countries in which operations are managed or services provided. In addition, wherever suppliers are located, all business should be conducted in a manner compatible with the Airbus Supplier Code of Conduct. Suppliers are also expected to cascade these principles through their own supply chain. Supplier Code of Conduct Supplier Code of Conduct - English Pdf 1.27 MB download Download Organisation and culture Our organisation Our Ethics and Compliance organisation is part of the Legal Department under the ultimate responsibility of Airbus' General Counsel. The aim is to provide strong governance throughout the company with the global presence of qualified compliance officers who ensure the compliance programme is implemented in the different functional and operational areas. They do this in close cooperation with our employees and management, who are expected to lead by example with integrity and take responsibility for compliance within their scope of activity. Our awareness and training While the "tone at the top" and leading by example are critical for the success of the Ethics and Compliance programme, it is equally important to ensure that employees and Directors receive the right level of training and awareness around the key Directives. Airbus aims to educate its employees about the standards of conduct that apply to their jobs and the potential consequences, including on anti-corruption. All Airbus employees receive Ethics and Compliance training including on Anti-Corruption and are required to take at least one Ethics and Compliance e-learning per year. Additionally, depending on the functions, the country and the level of risk implied by their role, some employees may be selected to attend enhanced and tailored face to face Anti-Corruption training. Compliance at Airbus Airbus’ response to the conclusion of investigations by the French, UK and US authorities Read more Speak Up Airbus is committed to maintaining a "Speak Up" culture by promoting an open and trusting dialogue with employees at all levels. All employees are encouraged to express their views, defend their opinions, and point out unacceptable behaviour — especially behaviour that violates our Code of Conduct. Employees can raise concerns to their line manager, their human resources business partner, to a Legal and Compliance representative, or through the Airbus "OpenLine" hotline (www.airbusopenline.com). The OpenLine is a channel through which employees and other stakeholders may submit an alert securely and confidentially/anonymously. Alerts could relate to our Code of Conduct, policies and standards, or to compliance with applicable laws or regulations. The use of the OpenLine is entirely optional and voluntary, and there will be no consequences for employees who do not use the system. Airbus protects those who Speak Up and raise concerns appropriately and in good faith; we do not retaliate against anyone who raises a concern, or against those who assist in investigations of suspected violations. Retaliation can take many forms, both direct and indirect, including: harassment, exclusion from meetings, sanction, dismissal, or other discriminatory measures, in particular related to compensation, profit-sharing, free share awards, job classification, performance reviews, promotion, training, transfers, contract renewal, etc. Investigation Airbus takes seriously its responsibility to investigate potential instances of misconduct, whether detected in the normal course of business, via the Airbus OpenLine, or from any other source. Airbus has developed a dedicated investigations procedure to ensure that these investigations are conducted in a consistent and professional manner in accordance with company standards and relevant laws. Investigations are closely monitored by the investigation team to ensure a timely resolution and documentation of the investigative work performed. In the event that misconduct is confirmed, Airbus considers not only appropriate disciplinary action for the employees involved, but also engages in a root cause analysis of the misconduct. 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