IPS business relationships are based upon this code of conduct. IPS works with all our business partners to effect positive change and encourage compliance in line with this policy.

IPS as a minimum will comply with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements in each country where we have operations.

Health & Safety

IPS is committed to the continuous improvement of health and safety in our workplaces and those of our suppliers. IPS aims to provide a safe working environment for its employees.

Employee Relations

IPS works towards a non-discriminatory company culture based upon the talents of our workforce. It is the policy of IPS to treat all current or potential employees fairly and without prejudice. IPS is committed to eradicating any unfair or discriminatory practices should they occur. All employees will be given the opportunity to progress within IPS without regard to their gender, marital or parental status, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religious belief, political affiliation, age (subject to contractual retirement age), or disability.

IPS is committed to paying fair wages and benefits according to relevant standards wherever we operate. IPS will demonstrate good faith and mutual respect in dealings with employees and their representatives in the workplace. Our practices will be based upon internationally recognized labor standards and will take into account the customs and regulations of the various countries in which we operate.

Business Practice

It is the policy of IPS to treat all current or potential business partners fairly and without prejudice.

IPS requires that all employees, irrespective of their function, grade or standing, observe the following standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities:

• IPS employees must practice honesty and integrity in every aspect of dealing with other employees, customers, suppliers, other business partners, communities and government authorities.
• Neither IPS nor any of its employees shall make illegal or improper payments or bribes and will refrain from participating in any corrupt business practices.
• Neither IPS nor any of its employees may accept payments, gifts or other kinds of reimbursement from a third party that could affect or appear to affect their objectivity in business decisions.
• IPS employees should avoid entering into situations where their personal, family or financial interests may be in conflict with that of IPS.
• Where any such potential conflict of interest arises, the employee should disclose this and seek authorization from the senior.

Respect for Human Rights

IPS respects fundamental human rights and will be guided in its operations by the provisions of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. IPS supports and respects the protection of human rights within its sphere of influence; in particular the effective elimination of compulsory labor and child labor, and it will make this a criteria in the choice and management of its relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors.

Community Relations

IPS is committed to making a positive social contribution to the communities in which it operates.

Communications and Privacy of Data

IPS is committed to open and transparent communications within the bounds of commercial confidentiality. IPS will respect the privacy of data relating to individual persons (whether employees or third parties),which it may hold or handle as part of its information processing activities. No IPS employee shall without proper authority access, modify, disclose or make use of any confidential group or personal information for any purpose other than is allowable legitimately.

Grievance / Complaint Procedure

Any employee aware of a violation of applicable law or of this policy should report that information immediately to his/her supervisor. If the immediate supervisor is involved in the situation, or is conflicted in any other way, the situation is to be reported any member of the IPS senior management team.