At G4S, we are committed to leading the industry through uncompromising integrity and upholding the highest ethical standards. We believe in doing business the right way, which means legally, ethically, and always acting with integrity.
Business ethics and anti-bribery and corruption
The Foundation for Success: Ethics & Compliance
We actively build success on a foundation of ethical conduct, surpassing simple aspirations. We are committed to conducting business with legal, ethical, and uncompromising integrity. Our Ethics & Compliance (E&C) department’s core purpose is to nurture a strong ethics and compliance environment across our organisation.
In 2024, we continued to strengthen our Ethics & Compliance programme, reinforcing our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
In June 2024, there was an organisation-wide launch of our refreshed Integrated Global Code, reinforcing our commitment to ethical excellence. To enhance understanding and practical application, we introduced a condensed version of “Our Code” which provides a concise and readily digestible summary of our core ethical principles and “Ethics Moments” scenario-based dilemmas designed to raise awareness and create discussion on ethical decision-making. These resources aim to cultivate a proactive and reflective approach to our Code, as its principles guide our daily work.
Also in 2024, a refreshed International Trade Regulations policy was launched, reflecting the evolving global landscape. To enhance our compliance capabilities, we integrated a more robust customer due-diligence process. These key updates underscore our dedication to operating with integrity, transparency, and adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
With its revitalised global framework, the E&C department is central to embedding ethical conduct and compliance into Allied Universal’s daily operations and long-term strategies. E&C offers an objective assessment of ethics and compliance risk management throughout the company, primarily through evaluation, risk-based monitoring, and oversight.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy: Zero Tolerance
As a global organization navigating challenging landscapes, our principles strictly prohibit bribery, corruption, and kickbacks. Our global anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, re-released in 2023, clearly articulates these non-negotiable standards:
- No Bribes: We neither offer nor accept them.
- No Kickbacks: We neither offer nor accept them.
- No Corruption: We have zero tolerance for it in any form.
Throughout 2024, we launched strategic messages for clarity and understanding. This policy reflects our fundamental commitment to honest and ethical business conduct.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption
We will continue to develop and encourage a workplace culture in which all employees will feel confident that they may raise any ethical concerns.
G4S Ethics Code
The Ethics Code explains what we mean by doing business in the right way for all the people whose lives we touch - our customers, our employees and the communities in which we live and work. How we do things is as important as what we do and there is always a right way to achieve a successful outcome.
See our Business Ethics Code and our global whistleblowing system Speak Out