Anti-Bribery Policy - Quality Waste

QualityWaste Ltd – UK Waste Management Services
Effective Date: 2 June 2025

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1. Policy Statement

QualityWaste Ltd is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and in full compliance with the Bribery Act 2010. We have a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in any form. This Anti-Bribery Policy applies to all employees, directors, contractors, suppliers, and any third parties acting on our behalf.

We take a proactive stance to ensure ethical conduct across our UK waste management operations, including commercial waste disposal, recycling, skip hire, and environmental services.

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2. Purpose of This Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

• Prevent bribery and corruption within QualityWaste Ltd.
• Outline responsibilities for compliance with anti-bribery legislation.
• Protect the company’s reputation and maintain trust with clients, suppliers, and the public.

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3. What Is Bribery?

Bribery is defined as the offering, promising, giving, accepting, or soliciting of an advantage as an inducement for an action that is illegal, unethical, or a breach of trust. Examples include:

• Offering cash, gifts, or hospitality to influence a contract decision.
• Requesting personal favours in return for awarding work or contracts.
• Making facilitation payments to speed up routine services.

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4. Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

• Offer or accept bribes under any circumstances.
• Give or receive gifts or hospitality that could be perceived as a bribe.
• Use third parties to offer or accept bribes on your behalf.
• Make facilitation payments to public officials or regulators.

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5. Gifts and Hospitality

Gifts and hospitality must:

• Be of low value and offered openly.
• Not create a sense of obligation or appear to influence decision-making.
• Be recorded appropriately in the company’s registers.

Any doubts should be referred to a line manager or the compliance officer.

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6. Employee Responsibilities

All employees must:

• Read, understand, and comply with this policy.
• Report any concerns or suspicions of bribery immediately.
• Complete any required anti-bribery training provided by the company.

Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.

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7. Third Parties and Due Diligence

QualityWaste will:

• Conduct due diligence before engaging suppliers, subcontractors, or consultants.
• Include anti-bribery clauses in contracts and agreements.
• Monitor third-party relationships for compliance.

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8. Reporting Concerns

If you suspect bribery or unethical behaviour, report it immediately via:

• Your line manager
• Email: sales@qualitywaste.co.uk
• Confidential hotline: [Insert number if available]

All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated appropriately. Whistleblowers will be protected from retaliation.

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9. Legal Compliance

This policy ensures compliance with:

• UK Bribery Act 2010
• Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (where applicable)
• Other relevant UK anti-corruption legislation

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10. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or in response to significant changes in the law, company structure, or operations.

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11. Contact Information

QualityWaste Ltd
Email: sales@qualitywaste.co.uk
Website: https://www.qualitywaste.co.uk
Registered in England and Wales