Who we are

Code of conduct

Our Code of Conduct gives us the ethical foundation for everything we do. It’s supported by the expectations set in our Code of Conduct suite of supporting policies, on Conduct, People and Sustainability. Our Behaviours and Values span these, demonstrating how we use these to deliver our Strategy and Objectives.

  • We are open and honest

  • We comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  • We do not engage in anticompetitive activity, bribery or corruption

  • We protect our company information and confidential information shared with us

  • We follow good standards of corporate governance and do not abuse market regulations


Our Conduct policies include

  • Fraud Risk Management Policy

  • Conflict of Interests Policy

  • Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking & Human Rights Policy

  • Conflict Minerals Policy

  • Export & Sanctions Policy

  • Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy

  • Global Competition Law Policy

  • Global Data Protection Policy

  • IT Acceptable Use Policy

  • Share Dealing Code

  • Financial Crime Policy

  • We treat people with fairness and respect, and hold ourselves and each other to account

  • We do not discriminate

  • We provide a safe and healthy workplace and ensure our activities do not harm our employees, the public or the environment


Our People policies include

  • ‘Do The Right Thing’ Global Whistleblowing and Speaking Up Policy

  • Disciplinary & Grievance Policies

  • Equal Opportunities, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

  • SHE Policy

  • We deliver sustainable polymer solutions

  • We work to minimise the environmental impact of our business operations

  • We contribute to the wellbeing of our local communities

  • We seek to inspire the next generation


Our Sustainability policies include

  • Sustainability and ESG Policy


Whistleblowing

Our Code also includes our employees’ responsibilities to DO THE RIGHT THING where we are not following our Code of Conduct. The Global Whistleblowing Policy explains how to do this and who employees can talk to, including their line manager, the Group HR Director, Audit and Risk Director, Chief Finance Officer, Chairman of the Audit Committee or an external independent reporting line and advisor.