Safeguarding our integrity

G4S plays an important role in society - we make a difference by helping people to operate in a safe and secure environment where they can thrive and prosper

Integrity is one of the group’s core values – it is an integral part of our strategy and forms an essential foundation on which we carry out our business. In our view, ethical business is not just a solution to the challenges of legislation or legal compliance, but a means of doing business which provides customers, employees, partners and communities the confidence that they are working with an ethical organisation which is not prepared to compromise on its integrity just to achieve its objectives or make money.

To us, ethical conduct is a positive differentiator, particularly when operating in less developed countries and when dealing with issues relating to security.

In G4S we have a strong and pervasive top down anti-corruption culture. Our senior management team are totally committed to our business ethics policy and living G4S’s anti-corruption values. We have an anti‑corruption culture supported by a robust compliance regime.

Key achievements in 2012	Priorities for 2013
Risk assessment
150 business-completed risk assessments	Establish Risk Committee as a full board committee with strengthened mechanisms for reviewing risk Ensure effective follow up to issues raised in risk assessments Critically review risk assessment process to ensure it continues to meet our requirements
Internal audit
Completed 146 on-site internal risk control audits Conducted external extended assurance work on financial controls in six of our UK businesses Completed 37 country audits to measure compliance with G4S business ethics controls Carried out six investigations resulting from whistle-blowing	Improve overall co-ordination of corporate audit with local and other auditors across the group Further enhance reporting of combined audit and assurance activities to management To implement any additional audit requirements in relation to new human rights policy and guidelines
Whistle-blowing
Completed implementation of “Safe2Say” the group’s global whistle-blowing hotline Implemented local hotline in India serving 129,300 employees across the country	Continue to promote whistle-blowing facilities to all staff through multiple channels Introduce grading system for calls received and ensure they are investigated appropriately

Diego - Bogota, Colombia

I’ve carried out audits in 30 countries around the world making a positive difference to audit ratings and improving control and compliance with our standards and procedures. We are proud to be safeguarding our integrity.

Did you know...

Our size and scale means we touch the lives of millions of people across the globe and we have a duty and desire to ensure the influence we have makes a positive impact on the people and communities in which we work. In 2012 we;

Performed 146 internal control and business ethics audits – an increase of 43% since 2008
150 businesses completed risk assessments
Completed implementation of "Safe2Say" the group's global whistle-blowing hotline

Corporate Governance

In keeping with our global reputation, we are committed to achieving the highest standards of corporate governance, integrity and business ethics across all our operations, right around the world.