The Programme has been developed to reinforce the principles of the Code and requires all DTEK Group’s directors, officers and employees to conduct their activities in full compliance with all applicable anti-corruption laws and regulations, including without limitation, the UN Convention against corruption, the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act of 2010 (UK BA), the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention of Corruption” of 2014 and any other anti-corruption laws in effect in countries where DTEK Group operates.
The Programme is aimed at forming an effective anti-corruption system, preventing the involvement of DTEK Group’s employees and intermediaries in corruption practices, strengthening business partners’ and the community’s trust in DTEK Group and strengthening DTEK Group’s business reputation.
DTEK Group’s compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws is fundamental to our business conduct. Zero tolerance for bribery and corruption means that all improper payments in dealings with public officials or private individuals are strictly prohibited, as is offering or giving anything of value for a corrupt purpose.
A message from Maxim Timchenko, CEO:
“Our unconditional priority is the ethical conduct of business with zero tolerance for corruption in all its forms and manifestations. We have been true to this principle since the very foundation of the company.
We have developed this Anti-Corruption Programme in accordance with the best international practices. It is not just a formal document, but an effective tool that enables real mechanisms to counter corruption. The crucial task for each of us is to know and use anti-corruption mechanisms, and to make them an integral part of the corporate culture. I am confident that every Employee of DTEK Group will be an example of compliance with the principle of zero tolerance for corruption."
Our anti-corruption principles and standards include:
- DTEK Group openly demonstrates and expresses its principled stance regarding сorruption as an illegal business practice that violates moral and ethical principles.
- DTEK Group declares that in its activities and legal relationships with business partners, employees of all levels and intermediaries should be guided by the principle of zero tolerance for corruption and should take measures to prevent and counteract corruption.
- DTEK Group prohibits all forms and types of corruption.
- DTEK Group operates in full compliance with the applicable legislation, accomplishes its interests exclusively in a legal way, requires similar conduct of employees and intermediaries and expects business partners to pursue similar approaches to doing business.