This code is applicable to all Rolls-Royce Tier 1 suppliers/partrners and/or any other tiers under direct Rolls-Royce control and outlines the essential need for suppliers, their employees and sub-contractors to operate to the highest standards of business integrity in their relationship with Rolls-Royce. This code rejects any business practice that might reasonably be deemed improper.

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The Rolls-Royce purchasing code of conduct replicates the issues referenced in this document to ensure that Rolls-Royce personnel operate and adhere to the same high standards.

Rolls-Royce wishes to work collaboratively with suppliers to ensure proper understanding and compliance with this supplier/partner code of conduct. It is recognised that there are different legal and cultural environments in the countries that the Rolls-Royce supply base operate in, however, this code of conduct sets forth the minimum requirements that all suppliers should meet in doing business with Rolls-Royce.

Conduct business in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
Rolls-Royce suppliers/partners must comply with all national and other applicable laws and regulations relating to the respective country of operation. This includes ensuring that business transactions with Rolls-Royce are fully reported and recorded and ensuring employees are aware and properly trained to meet the requirements.

• Respect for the environment
  Rolls-Royce suppliers/partners are encouraged to obtain third party approval to a recognised environmental management system standard eg ISO14001 where deemed appropriate, and shall be measured against this policy. Rolls-Royce expects its suppliers/partners to provide products to Rolls-Royce and to conduct their business operations in a way that protects and sustains the environment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  
• Health and safety practices
  Rolls-Royce places a duty on all suppliers/partners to ensure that the products and services delivered constitute no hazard to health and safety of any of its employees, customers and local communities.

Conflict of interest
Employees within the Rolls-Royce supply base must deal with Rolls-Royce in a manner that avoids conflict between personal interests and those of the employer and Rolls-Royce. This requirement applies equally to business relationships and personal activities.

Protect proprietary information
Any information you receive through business dealings with Rolls-Royce must be kept confidential and never used for personal gain.This includes both commercial and technical information. Appropriate nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements are and will continue to be used to formalise the process of protecting proprietary information. Refer to the Rolls-Royce terms of business between our respective organisations or existing non-disclosure agreements for details on obligations relating to proprietary and confidential information.

Gifts and hospitality
Suppliers/partners to Rolls-Royce should not offer gifts and favours to Rolls-Royce employees that may be seen as an attempt to influence business decisions.

Supplier/partner selection
Rolls-Royce will select and work with suppliers/partners in compliance with the principles in this code of conduct. You should use the same principles within your own supply base and then incorporate these as part of routine improvement, compliance and audit activities.