Abstract
Chow Sang Sang Group adopts a zero-tolerance stance towards all forms of bribery and corruption, and are committed to upholding high standards of integrity, honesty, fairness, and transparency in all business dealings.
Acceptance of Advantage
- All Employees must not solicit or accept any reward or gift from clients or suppliers.
- If refusing a gift from a client would be considered discourteous or cause dissatisfaction, the Employees may accept the gift at their discretion, and such gift should be regarded as a gift to the Group.
Offer of Advantage
- All Employees must not attempt to influence any person or the Group by offering bribes or rewards in order to secure business.
- While performing duties for the Group, all Employees must not, directly or indirectly through a third party, offer any advantage to any director, employee, or agent of another company or organisation to influence their decisions or offer any advantage to members or employees of government departments or public bodies when conducting business dealings with such entities.
Conflict of Interest
- All Employees must avoid any situation where their personal interests conflict-or may appear to conflict-with the interests of the Group.
Records, Accounts and Other Documents
- All Employees must ensure that all records, receipts, accounts or other documents submitted to the Group accurately reflect the actual events or business transactions described.
Compliance with Laws of Hong Kong and in Other Jurisdictions
- All Employees must comply with local laws and regulations, as well as other applicable laws and regulations, when conducting the Group’s business locally or in other jurisdictions.
- Employees who violate this policy and applicable laws and regulations related to anti-corruption will be subject to corresponding disciplinary actions by the Group.
Reporting and Investigation Procedures
- If Employees become aware of any suspected misconduct, violation, or malpractice, they should report the matter in accordance with the procedures specified in the Group’s whistleblowing policy.
- Upon receiving each report, the Group will conduct a thorough investigation in accordance with the procedures stipulated in that policy. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality and impartiality.
Training and Communication
- The Group will provide anti-corruption training to all Employees from time to time to ensure awareness of the Group’s anti-corruption practices, and compliance with the laws, regulations and standards of conduct applicable to their business activities.
- The Group’s zero-tolerance stance on bribery and corruption will, where appropriate, be communicated to clients, suppliers, contractors and business partners.
Note: In the event of any inconsistency between the English and Chinese versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.