The Board of Directors of Almac has overall responsibility for the effective operation of this Policy, assisted by Almac’s Corporate & Legal Affairs team (“Almac Legal”). This Policy is reviewed regularly. Suppliers (or those acting on their behalf) must not:
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Offer or give, directly or indirectly, money or anything else of value to any person or organisation that is intended to, or could be seen as an attempt to influence or reward them to behave improperly in order to obtain or retain business or secure a business advantage for themselves, their organisation or Almac.
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Request or accept, directly or indirectly, money or anything else of value if it is intended, or could be seen as an attempt, to compromise their independence or judgement, or to improperly influence a business decision for themselves, their organisation or Almac.
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Offer, promise, give, request or agree to receive or accept any gifts, honoraria, or invitations to social and entertainment events on behalf of Almac.
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Offer, promise, give, request or agree to receive or accept any hospitality on behalf of Almac unless it has been specifically agreed in their written service contract or approved in writing by the Board of Directors of Almac.
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Make any charitable, community, academic or political contributions on behalf of Almac, regardless of whether such payments are nominal in amount.
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Allow personal, financial, family or other interests to influence their independence or professional duties and decisions as Suppliers of Almac.
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Give, promise to give, or offer, a payment, gift or hospitality to a government official, politician, political party, agent or representative to “facilitate” or expedite a routine procedure.
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Give, promise to give, or offer, a payment, gift or hospitality to a foreign government official, or any other person, knowing that the payment or promise will be passed on to a foreign government official.
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Accept or make facilitation payments or “kickbacks” of any kind.
