Ethics, Morals, and Legal Excellence
Whistle Blowing
Highest possible standards of ethical, moral, and legal business conduct
Ascom International is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical, moral, and legal conduct in all aspects of our business. In line with this commitment and our goal of fostering transparent communication, we encourage vendors and associated individuals to voice any concerns they may have. We assure them that their identity will remain confidential and that they will be safeguarded against retaliation or discrimination for reporting issues in good faith.
Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
Ascom is a responsible organization that is firmly committed to complying with all applicable domestic and international laws, regulations, and conventions related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption. We strictly oppose any form of corrupt practices, including bribery intended to secure business or gain any undue advantage.
Engaging in corruption is illegal and completely against Ascom’s values. We strongly denounce any unlawful payments, including facilitation payments aimed at influencing routine actions by government officials. At Ascom, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward bribery and corruption.
No bribes—whether offered by public officials, private individuals, or third parties—will be tolerated. All employees, vendors, and contractors are expected to understand that offering or providing any improper benefit to sway someone’s decision, even if the recipient is not a government representative, may result in both disciplinary action and potential criminal prosecution.
Expected Behaviour
- Comply with all the applicable laws and regulations prohibiٖting the payment or giving anything of value, either directly or indirectly, to a government official or family member of a government official, a private individual or employees of companies that are wholly or partially owned by a government entity.
- Ensure that all interactions and transactions with government officials, or employees of companies are clearly and accurately recorded.
- Never allow joint venture or consortium partners, sub-contractors, suppliers, agents, consultants, intermediaries or others to make prohibited payments on Ascom’s behalf.
- Seek advice in advance from your Divisions/Corporate HR Department and/or your department head before offering any gifts, entertainment or other hospitality, meals, travel expenses or charitable donations to ensure compliance.
- Report any observed conduct that potentially violates any anti-corruption law using the Whistle blowing platform.
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DEFINITIONS
Bribery
A bribe is defined as an amount of money or any favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust. A bribe may also take the form of gifts, travel expenses, below market loans, favors, and business/ employment opportunities etc.
Prohibited/ Facilitation payments
Offering or giving of improper benefits or making payments, in order to influence the decision of the recipient.
Conflict of interest
A conflict of interest may exist when an employee or a member of his or her family is involved in an activity or has a personal interest that could impair, or even appear to impair, the ability to make objective and fair decisions or could create an incentive to act in a manner that would advance personal interests at the expense of Ascom.