Code of Conduct
The Group recognises the need to observe the highest standards of corporate practice and business conduct. In order to ensure that these standards are met, the Company has established a formal Code of Conduct.
The Code of Conduct sets out the principles for ethical behaviour by all Group personnel and is the ethical framework that provides the foundation for maintaining and enhancing the Group’s reputation. The objectives of the Code include ensuring that employees, suppliers, clients, competitors and the community in general can be assured that the Group will conduct its affairs in accordance with ethical values and practices. All employees of the Group are required to comply with both the spirit as well as the letter of the relevant laws which govern the operations of the Group.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct, the Company aims to provide a work environment in which all employees can excel regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual preference or marital status. In this regard, the Company has various policies relating to the workplace, including those relating to occupational health and safety issues.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct and the Continuous Disclosure and Communications Policy, the Company is committed to delivering to the market accurate, timely and up-to-date information so that the entire investment community operates on an informed and equal basis.
These principles of fairness, honesty and propriety are essential elements of the various policies adopted by the Company.