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There is evidence that this policy as a whole is authorised and endorsed by the company\u2019s Managing Director. In addition, there is also evidence that its parent company \u2013 CSG Holding \u2013 makes a commitment to ethical standards and that this commitment is supported by the CEO. <\/p>\n<p>The company receives a score of \u20181\u2019 because there is no evidence that the company, or its parent company, publishes a specific or direct commitment to anti-bribery and corruption from its senior leadership, in addition to an endorsement of the anti-corruption policy overall. <\/p>\n"},{"question":55,"commitment_area":7,"score":"2","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is evidence that the company has an explicit anti-corruption and bribery policy, which specifically prohibits bribery, facilitation payments and payments to public officials. 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The company indicates that the Group\u2019s Compliance Department as a whole manages the programme but there is no evidence that there is a specific individual with ultimate responsibility for anti-bribery and corruption. <\/p>\n"},{"question":58,"commitment_area":8,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is some evidence that the company engages in regular risk assessment procedures in the form of annual internal audits. However, there is no clear evidence that the company\u2019s anti-bribery and corruption programme as a whole is designed and updated as a result of these assessments. There is also no evidence that the results of risk assessments are reviewed at board level. <\/p>\n"},{"question":59,"commitment_area":8,"score":"1","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is some evidence that the company\u2019s anti-bribery and corruption programme is subject to regular review in the form of annual internal audits. 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The company indicates that it provides this training to employees when they join the company.<\/p>\n<p>However, the company receives a score of \u20181\u2019 because there is no evidence that training is systematically provided to all employees across all divisions, all countries and regions of operation and in all appropriate languages. 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There is evidence that this commitment extends to third parties. <\/p>\n<p>However, the company receives a score of \u20181\u2019 because there is no evidence that it assures itself of its employees\u2019 confidence in this commitment through surveys, usage data, or other clearly stated means.<\/p>\n"},{"question":70,"commitment_area":9,"score":"1","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is evidence that the company provides multiple channels for its employees to report instances of suspected corrupt activity. There is evidence that employees may report concerns anonymously, and the company indicates that these channels are open to third parties.<\/p>\n<p>However, the company receives a score of \u20181\u2019 because there is no evidence that the company provides an external reporting channel operated by an independent third party, nor is it clear that the channels provided could be used to seek advice about the company\u2019s anti-corruption programme. There is also no publicly available evidence that reports are treated confidentially. In addition, there is no clear evidence that these channels are available to all employees in any country of operation, or in multiple languages.<\/p>\n"},{"question":71,"commitment_area":10,"score":"1","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is evidence that the company has a policy defining actual and potential conflicts of interest. This policy defines several categories of possible conflicts including employee relationships and financial interests. There is evidence that the policy applies to all employees and board members.<\/p>\n<p>However, the company receives a score of \u20181\u2019 because there is no evidence that its policy addresses possible conflicts associated with government relationships and other employment. 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Although the company states that possible conflicts of interest must be declared to the Group\u2019s Compliance Department, the procedures beyond this are sufficiently unclear, based on publicly available information, that they cannot satisfy the requirements of score \u20181\u2019. <\/p>\n"},{"question":73,"commitment_area":10,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is no evidence that the company has a policy regulating the employment of current or former public officials.<\/p>\n"},{"question":74,"commitment_area":10,"score":"0","comments":"<p>There is no evidence that the company publishes details of the contracted services of serving politicians.<\/p>\n"},{"question":75,"commitment_area":11,"score":"0","comments":"<p>There is publicly available evidence that the company has a policy on corporate political contributions, which states that any such donations must be transparent and adhere to all relevant legal requirements. 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There is also no evidence that the company publishes further details of its donations made, such as details of the recipient or amount, nor is there evidence that the information it does publish is updated annually. <\/p>\n"},{"question":78,"commitment_area":11,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is no evidence the company has a policy or procedure on lobbying.<\/p>\n"},{"question":79,"commitment_area":11,"score":"0","comments":"<p>There is no evidence that the company publishes any information on its lobbying aims, topics or activities.<\/p>\n"},{"question":80,"commitment_area":11,"score":"0","comments":"<p>There is no evidence that the company publishes any information about its global lobbying expenditure.<\/p>\n"},{"question":81,"commitment_area":11,"score":"1","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is evidence that the company has a policy on the giving and receipt of gifts and hospitality. The company\u2019s policy acknowledges the risks associated with gifts and hospitality given to and received from public officials.  <\/p>\n<p>However, the company receives a score of \u20181\u2019 because there is no evidence that all gifts and hospitality above a certain threshold are recorded in a central register accessible to those responsible for oversight of the process. There is also no evidence that the company\u2019s policy specifies financial limits or different approval procedures for different types of promotional expenses.   <\/p>\n"},{"question":82,"commitment_area":12,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is no evidence that the company requires the involvement of its procurement department in the establishment or oversight of its supplier base.<\/p>\n"},{"question":83,"commitment_area":12,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is no evidence that the company conducts anti-bribery and corruption due diligence on its supply chain. The company indicates that it verifies business partners against the standards set out in its Code of Conduct; however, this statement is insufficiently detailed to merit a score of \u20181\u2019. <\/p>\n"},{"question":84,"commitment_area":12,"score":"1","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is some evidence that the company ensures that its external partners (which include suppliers) have adequate anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures in place. There is evidence that the company takes active steps to ensure this, by requiring that all suppliers follow its own anti-bribery policies and procedures. These policies prohibit bribery and facilitation payments and include procedures to address conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, and whistleblowing.  <\/p>\n<p>However, the company receives a score of \u20181\u2019 because there is no evidence that it takes active steps to ensure that its suppliers abide by its policies or that its suppliers have their own adequate anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures in place. <\/p>\n"},{"question":85,"commitment_area":12,"score":"1","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is some evidence that the company takes steps to ensure that the substance of its anti-bribery and corruption programme and standards are required of sub-contractors throughout the supply chain. 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The company states that it verifies business partners against the standards set out in its Code of Conduct; however, this statement is insufficiently detailed to receive a score of \u20181\u2019 and it is unclear whether it applies to agents and intermediaries. <\/p>\n"},{"question":90,"commitment_area":13,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is no evidence that the company commits to establish the beneficial ownership of its agents.<\/p>\n"},{"question":91,"commitment_area":13,"score":"1","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is evidence that the company\u2019s anti-bribery and corruption policy applies to all external subjects working with the company, including consultants and intermediaries. 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