Corporate governance

Doing business with integrity

Wherever we operate, we want to ensure that the Alliance Boots name stands for fair dealing, trust and integrity.  That is why we have a unified Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, setting out in detail the way we do business.

Our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics

This Code of Conduct and Business Ethics has been translated into the languages of those countries in which we operate.  It has been issued to employees except for those companies within the ANZAG Group, which as a public company has its own Code of Conduct, and for Hedef Alliance Group, which was also acquired in 2010/11.  This will be issued to Hedef Alliance Group during 2011/12.  It is available across the Group intranet sites and covers a wide range of issues including equal opportunities, health and safety, animal testing, ethical procurement, substance misuse, bribery, privacy, how we engage with communities, and environmental issues.

We have worked with bodies such as the Institute of Business Ethics and Business in the Community in the UK, as well as our own Group Internal Audit & Risk Management department, to ensure the Code is rigorous, robust and fit for purpose in a modern international group.  If an employee is unsure about what to do in a specific situation, we encourage them to raise questions and seek appropriate advice.

Our corporate governance regime

A full description of our corporate governance regime is set out in the corporate governance section of our website at www.allianceboots.com.  This reaffirms our commitment to responsible employment and having appropriate environmental and community policies.

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