Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
Approved by the board of Ascent Onsite Group Ltd, signed by JimPatrick Munupe, Founder & Director · 16 January 2026 · Next review due 16 January 2027
This policy sets out the responsibilities of Ascent Onsite Group Ltd(“AOG”, “we”) and everyone who works for or with us in upholding our position on bribery and corruption. It applies under the Bribery Act 2010.
1. Purpose and scope
This policy applies to all employees, officers, agency workers, subcontractors, agents and any other party acting for AOG or on our behalf, wherever they are based. It covers our dealings with clients, suppliers, public bodies and competitors.
2. Policy statement
AOG takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. We are committed to acting fairly, with integrity, in all our business dealings and relationships, and to enforcing effective systems to counter bribery. Winning work must always be on the merit of our service, never through improper advantage.
3. What is bribery
A bribe is a financial or other advantage offered, promised, given, requested or accepted to induce or reward the improper performance of a function or activity. Bribery can be direct or through a third party, and it can involve offering as well as receiving. It does not need to succeed to be an offence.
4. Gifts and hospitality
This policy does not prohibit reasonable and proportionate hospitality given or received in the normal course of business, provided it is not intended to improperly influence a decision, is openly given, and is recorded in the gifts and hospitality register. Cash or cash-equivalent gifts must never be given or accepted.
5. Facilitation payments
We do not make and will not accept facilitation payments or kickbacks of any kind. If you are asked to make such a payment, you must refuse and report it under section 8.
6. Donations
We do not make political donations. Charitable donations are permitted where they are legal, ethical and made to a registered charity, and recorded. We do not use donations as a means to gain a business advantage.
7. Responsibilities
The board has overall responsibility for this policy. Managers are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and follow it. Everyone covered by this policy must avoid any activity that might breach it and must read, understand and comply with it.
8. Raising a concern
If you are offered a bribe, are asked to make one, or suspect that bribery or corruption has occurred or may occur, you must report it as soon as possible to your manager or to the compliance contact. Concerns can be raised confidentially. AOG will support anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith and will not tolerate retaliation.
9. Monitoring and sanctions
We review the effectiveness of this policy regularly. Breach of this policy by an employee may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. We may end our relationship with other parties acting for us if they breach it. Individuals and the company can face serious penalties under the Bribery Act 2010, including unlimited fines and imprisonment.