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This policy is published on the company\u2019s own website. <\/p>\n<p>However, the company scores \u20180\u2019 as there is no clear evidence that the policy on non-retaliation applies to both whistleblowers and employees who report bribery and corruption incidents by other means.<\/p>\n"},{"question":70,"commitment_area":9,"score":"1","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is evidence that the company maintains several whistleblowing channels alongside policies which guarantee employees anonymity and confidentiality when making reports. There is some evidence that these channels are open to third parties, although the company does not explicitly refer to employees of suppliers or joint venture partners.<\/p>\n<p>The company receives a score of \u20181\u2019 because, based on publicly available information, the company only appears to offer internally operated whistleblowing channels and no advice channels. 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It also does not refer to perceived conflicts of interest and there is no clear evidence that the company\u2019s policy applies to board members. <\/p>\n"},{"question":72,"commitment_area":10,"score":"2","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is evidence that the company has procedures to identify, declare and manage conflicts of interest. The company indicates that potential or actual conflict of interest declarations are reviewed and overseen by its Commission for the Regulation of Conflicts of Interest, a designated body which has ultimate accountability for handling individual cases. There is evidence that this body records all employee and board member declarations of actual and potential conflicts of interest. The description of this procedure also includes examples of criteria for recusals and a description of the disciplinary measures which apply for breaches of the policy.<\/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 reports details of the contracted services of serving politicians.<\/p>\n"},{"question":75,"commitment_area":11,"score":"0","comments":"<p>In publicly available evidence the company states that it does not provide political donations with the aim of obtaining or maintaining a commercial advantage. However, the company receives a score of \u20180\u2019 because the company\u2019s statement does not make it explicitly clear that it prohibits all forms of political donations. 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There is evidence that this policy establishes financial limits, along with an approval procedure, for the different types of promotional expense that employees may encounter. 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In addition, there is no evidence that the company assures itself of the procurement department\u2019s involvement at least every three years.<\/p>\n"},{"question":83,"commitment_area":12,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is no clear evidence that the company conducts risk-based anti-bribery and corruption due diligence on its suppliers.<\/p>\n"},{"question":84,"commitment_area":12,"score":"1","comments":"<p>There is evidence that the company requires counterparties with which it has business relations to support its Anti-Corruption Policy, which covers prohibitions on bribery and conflicts of interest. It is assumed that these counterparties include suppliers. <\/p>\n<p>However, based on publicly available information, there is no evidence that counterparties or suppliers are expected to adopt the company\u2019s whistleblowing or gifts and hospitality procedures. There is also no evidence that the company takes active steps to ensure that its suppliers have adequate anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures in place.<\/p>\n"},{"question":85,"commitment_area":12,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is no evidence that the company takes steps to ensure that the substance of its anti-bribery and corruption programme and standards are required throughout the supply chain.<\/p>\n"},{"question":86,"commitment_area":12,"score":"0","comments":"<p>There is no evidence that the company publishes any data on ethical or anti-bribery and corruption investigations relating to its suppliers, or the associated disciplinary actions.<\/p>\n"},{"question":87,"commitment_area":13,"score":"0","comments":"<p>Based on publicly available information, there is no evidence that the company has a policy covering the use of agents.<\/p>\n"},{"question":89,"commitment_area":13,"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 agents or intermediaries.<\/p>\n"},{"question":90,"commitment_area":13,"score":"0","comments":"<p>There is no publicly available evidence that shows that the company aims to establish the beneficial ownership of its agents. <\/p>\n"},{"question":91,"commitment_area":13,"score":"0","comments":"<p>In publicly available evidence the company states that all counterparties must adhere to its anti-corruption policy. 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