Avoiding conflicts of interest

We avoid any relationship, influence or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, our ability to make objective decisions when performing our jobs.

As employees, we do not:

• Provide services (as an employee, consultant, or otherwise) to a competitor or potential competitor.
  
• Place business with a firm owned or controlled by an employee of Rolls-Royce or his or her family, unless written approval has been received beforehand.
  
• Own, or have a substantial interest in, a company which is or has the potential to be a Rolls-Royce customer, supplier or competitor.

If such a situation arises, or if we are unsure as to whether or not any conflict of interest may have arisen, we will report it promptly to the responsible manager and seek advice.

We comply with the laws and regulations that apply to the actual or potential employment or engagement of former military and civilian government personnel.

We do not engage in, encourage or facilitate insider trading. This means that we will not use any non-public information about Rolls-Royce or other companies for buying or selling shares, other securities or financial instruments for personal gain. Neither will we pass on such information to anyone else.