Our ethics

Rolls-Royce is known around the world as a company that operates with integrity. The principles contained in our Global Code of Business Ethics applies to all of our employees across the globe. The Global Code of Business Ethics are the principles Rolls-Royce plc must abide by to preserve and enhance its reputation. We must live up to the high ethical standards we have set ourselves and act accordingly to laws and regulations. We believe that everyone has a role to play in maintaining and building upon our reputation. Our Global Code of Business ethics is at the heart of the way we do business and how we deliver our values of integrity, reliability and innovation.

In the summer of 2009 all employees received an updated version of the Global Code of Business Ethics, this was produced in 16 languages which ensures the highest level of understanding of business ethics by our employees. By the end of 2009 every employee will have received ethical training, this shows our commitment to maintaining the ethical standard of the company.

Global reporting lines enable any employee to report any ethical concerns and will help ensure that the company as a whole maintains the highest ethical standards. The company is committed to operating in this way.

 View the Rolls-Royce Global code of business ethics (pdf 2.9mb)