Anti-Bribery & Corruption Statement

Anti-Bribery & Corruption Statement

PTL Co is the trading name of Paul Trudgian Limited. Paul Trudgian Limited, trading as PTL Co, is committed to conducting business honestly, ethically and transparently. We have a zero-tolerance approach to bribery, corruption, facilitation payments, kickbacks and improper inducements in any part of our business or supply chain.

This statement sets out the standards we apply to prevent bribery and corruption in our operations, commercial relationships and professional services supply chain. As a small UK-based supply chain and logistics consultancy, our exposure is considered low; however, we recognise that bribery risk can arise when engaging clients, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants or other third parties.

We expect all suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and associates engaged by Paul Trudgian Limited, trading as PTL Co, to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including the Bribery Act 2010, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, employment law, health and safety obligations, data protection requirements and other standards of ethical business conduct. These expectations apply from initial engagement and continue throughout the relationship.

Paul Trudgian Limited, trading as PTL Co, is committed to:

  • Maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to bribery, corruption, facilitation payments, kickbacks and improper inducements.
  • Acting with honesty, fairness and integrity in all commercial relationships.
  • Never offering, promising, giving, requesting or accepting anything intended to improperly influence a business decision.
  • Ensuring gifts, hospitality and expenses are reasonable, proportionate, transparent and never used to gain unfair advantage.
  • Considering bribery and corruption risk when engaging third-party consultants, associates, suppliers or service providers.
  • Taking proportionate action where concerns are identified, including clarification, corrective action or ending the relationship.
  • Encouraging anyone working with or for us to report concerns about bribery, corruption or unethical conduct without fear of retaliation.

 

Paul Trudgian Limited’s supply chain, operating under the PTL Co trading name, is limited and primarily consists of professional associates, specialist consultants and routine business service providers. We do not knowingly engage any client, supplier, subcontractor or associate involved in bribery, corruption, fraud, money laundering, conflicts of interest or other unethical conduct. Where concerns arise, we will review them promptly and take proportionate action, including seeking assurance, requiring corrective action or ending the relationship. This statement has been approved by Paul Trudgian Limited, trading as PTL Co, and will be reviewed at least annually or sooner if our activities or supply chain materially change.