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Fighting corrupt
behaviour and demands
We have zero tolerance towards bribery and work against
all forms of corrupt practice.
Fight against corruption
shows results
Demands for facilitation payments remain a challenge in the shipping industry,
in particular in high-risk ports. We are
satisfied that our company stance and
anti-corruption actions, including the
innovative efforts of our captains, are
making an impact and we have registered
a further reduction in facilitation payments in 2014.
OUR AMBITIONS
Improve the business environment by working to:
Reduce facilitation payments
Collaborate with stakeholders to
combat corruption
Ensure due diligence practices and
compliance contract clauses are used
consistently across the businesses
OUR PROGRESS
Conducted 12 site visits
at selected facilities and
vessels globally to assess
compliance implementation
SATISFACTORY
Involvement in projects
combatting facilitation
payment demands in
Nigeria and Brazil
Generating various improved compliance tools
aimed at enhancing compliance implementation
FACTS
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1 Anti-corruption e-learning is available for all employees and provides basic anti-corruption training. In addition, face-to-face training is conducted which focuses on employees
working in positions in high-risk countries with relevant functions. The amount of face-to face training is based on a consolidated number for all relevant business units.
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Positive outcomes
Thomas Etter explains that no illegal or
improper practices were identified in the
countries, and areas of improvement
were isolated to handling of petty cash
and small procurement contracts where
documentation was missing.
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