UNITED KINGDOM About Contact Choose website HOME OUR SERVICES YOUR MARKETS PROJECTS WORLDWIDE NEWS CAREERS United Kingdom About Business ethics | OWNERSHIP - RAMBOLL... KEY THEMES INNOVATION TRACK RECORD SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PEOPLE AWARDS BUSINESS ETHICS CORPORATE VIDEO LINKS STATEMENT OF BUSINESS ETHICS Ramboll is committed to the highest ethical standards of business practice. We are committed to the principles of the UN Global Compact At Ramboll we value business relationships that are based on trust, integrity and professionalism. We aim to promote sustainable development and good corporate citizenship. Ramboll is committed to the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact, which outline correct business conduct with respect to human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. The ten principles are set out here > This commitment is embodied in our Code of Conduct (pdf download) and our Code of Practice (pdf download), and it forms the basis of our core values and principles. We trust that our clients and business partners not only recognise the intrinsic worth of our core values and principles but share them as well. We pursue our business with integrity Our Code of Conduct outlines our core values and ethical standards, while our Code of Practice puts these values into practical terms. Our staff have an obligation to act At Ramboll, employees are bound by the Code of Conduct and Code of Practice, both of which are designed to promote ethical, positive business relationships and outcomes. An integral part of our business conduct is to respond proactively and inform clients and business partners if we identify matters, or information, wherever they are found, in connection with our professional activities, that are not in line with our core values and principles. This obligation to act applies to all the people working for us, regardless of position or seniority. We comply with the UK Bribery Act 2010 and have an anti-corruption policy On 1 July 2010, the Bribery Act 2010 (the Act) came into force. It is far-reaching and prohibits any involvement with bribery both in the UK and abroad. It is also an offence for an organisation to be associated with any person who commits bribery intending to obtain or retain business, or business advantage, for that organisation. Bribery and corruption expose Ramboll and its employees, clients and business partners to the risk of criminal prosecution, penalties and damage to reputation. The Act requires organisations to implement robust anti-corruption procedures. Our approach — We have a zero-tolerance policy in relation to bribery and corruption. Our Code of Practice details this policy and includes our rules concerning facilitation payments, gifts and hospitality. — We oblige our staff to act if they witness unethical behaviour in their sphere of business, including such behaviour in partner organisations. — Due diligence: we vet the people we do business with and we inform our business partners of our business ethics. We include anti-bribery terms and conditions in our contracts. — Communication and training: we have increased awareness and understanding, of both the Bribery Act 2010 and our anti-bribery policy, throughout our organisation. — Ongoing risk assessment: we continue to monitor and review the the risks to which our organisation is exposed. — Reporting: we have a reporting mechanism through which our employees can report illegal acts or unethical matters anonymously. Practical tools Business Integrity Management System Another important tool is our Business Integrity Management System (BIMS), which is an integral part of our Quality Management systems. Our BIMS is based on the guidelines provided by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). Our whistleblower system In order to enable our staff to report possible illegal acts or unethical practices anonymously in relation to Ramboll's business activities, we have established a whistleblower system, available throughout the organisation. At present, all reports made through the whistleblower system go directly to the CEO of Ramboll Group. Further reading Code of Conduct Our Code of Conduct outlines the general rules that help us meet the ethical standards we have set. Code of Conduct (pdf) Code of Practice Our Code of Practice provides a practical framework for what we consider to be responsible behaviour Code of Practice (pdf) UN Global Compact Find out more about the United Nations Global Compact unglobalcompact.org Contact Andrew Thorp Director Phone +44 (0)20 7631 5291 E-mail andrew.thorp@ramboll.co.uk Agnieszka Skrzynska Head of Legal Phone +44 (0)2380 817500 E-mail agnieszka.skrzynska@ramboll.co.uk © Ramboll UK Limited Company registration no. +44 (0)20 7631 5291 london@ramboll.co.uk Sitemap Contact