Honesty and integrity in all our business dealings

We are committed to fair competition and honest, straightforward business dealings. We abide by antitrust and competition laws, for example those that prohibit price fixing and boycotting of suppliers or customers, the fixing of market share, misrepresenting a competitor, or stealing trade secrets.

We do not offer nor accept any bribe. We decline to accept gifts of significant value and will accept modest gifts only on the special occasions when it is customary to exchange items of low value. In addition, we avoid any situation that makes it appear that we have accepted a favour from outside Rolls-Royce in the context of our work. We must not offer or receive a gift of money, in any circumstances.

We offer or accept hospitality only when it can be regarded as a normal business courtesy. We avoid hospitality that is lavish or when it might be reasonably regarded as a personal reward for the recipient, or when it cannot be reciprocated.

We observe import and export laws and regulations and obtain proper authorisation for the import and export of products and technology.

When we appoint and use advisers to represent our interests, their professionalism, integrity and ethical standards demonstrably meet the requirements of this Code. We manage them strictly in accordance with company policy.