Overview

Promoting a culture of responsibility throughout the business is one of our fundamental values and an important part of our strategy. We strive to behave ethically, work safely, reduce our environmental impact and contribute to our communities.

Our approach is based on our Code of Business Ethics ('the Code'), which applies to all of our businesses and employees worldwide. Operating within the Code enables us to meet our obligations to all of our stakeholders, while also delivering real business benefits. It protects our reputation and our ability to grow, and enhances our efficiency, for example through lower energy costs. Our people are able to work productively in a safe environment and we reduce the risk of incidents and associated costs.

Sustainability also presents a business opportunity for us. We are proud of the many products and services we offer that contribute to the safety, health and security of people around the world and have a positive effect on the environment.

We manage our business with a robust set of systems and policies. Many of our businesses are certified to international standards for health and safety and environmental management systems. Our environment, health and safety policy and our energy and greenhouse gas policy set out our commitments and principles in these areas. These systems and policies will help us to continue to improve our performance well into the future.