Anti-bribery and corruption policy.
We are committed to ensuring that its business is conducted according to ethical, professional and legal standards in a fair, honest and open manner. We will endeavor to ensure that this is reflected in every aspect of business that we undertake, so that we bring integrity to all our dealings.
Bribery and corruption expose the company, its employees and business partners to the risk of criminal prosecution in addition to harming the reputation of the business Accordingly O’Connell Demolition Ltd operates a zero tolerance of all forms of bribery and corruption It is vital that we ensure that our employees and those who work on our behalf understand their responsibilities and operate to high ethical standards.
We prohibit the offer, gift, or acceptance of a bribe In any form, including kickbacks on any portion of a contract payment, facilitation payments or the use of other routes or channels to provide improper benefits to customers, agents, contractors, suppliers or employees of any such party or government officials. Whether extorted or not, facilitation payments are bribes and as such are also prohibited
We also prohibit any employee or business partner from arranging or accepting a bribe, facilitation payment or kickback from customers, agents, contractors, suppliers, or employees of any such party or from government officials, for their own benefit or that of their family, friends, associates or acquaintances.
We oppose all forms of bribery and corruption, large as well as small, whether initiated by corrupt officials or corrupt companies or individuals and whether it takes place in the public, private sector, in the UK or abroad.
This policy has been formally adopted by my Contract & Site Managers who are committed to preventing bribery and corruption. Its aim is to establish a culture within the business and within our business partners in which bribery and corruption are never acceptable.
It is my responsibility to oversee the development and Implementation of the Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy to ensure its effective implementation throughout the business to employees, subsidiaries and business partners.
Failure to comply with this policy will result in disciplinary action, including dismissal (employees), or appropriate sanctions (business partners) In addition to any civil or criminal charges.
Declan O’Connell
O'Connell Building Contractors Limited | Managing Director | 2025
