Anti-bribery policy
The University of Sheffield is committed to applying the highest standards of conduct and integrity in its business activities in the UK and overseas and as such does not tolerate bribery.
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A bribe is a financial advantage or another reward that is offered to, given to, or received by an individual or company to induce or influence that individual or company to perform public or corporate functions or duties improperly.
Scope
This policy applies to
- employees
- officers
- agents
- consultants
- workers
- any other persons or companies acting for or on behalf of the University
Key principles
- Employees and others (officers, agents, consultants, or any other persons or companies) acting for or on behalf of the University shall not make, solicit or receive any bribes or unauthorised payments.
- The success of the University’s anti-bribery approach depends on all employees and those acting for the University playing their part in helping to detect and eradicate any potential for bribery.
How the University supports this
For further information about the systems in place to help prevent and eliminate bribery, please see the links below.
- Public Interest Disclosure policy
- Financial Regulations: Inducements, Bribery, Fraud and Corruption (staff login required)
- How finance works ... at the University: Fraud, bribery and whistleblowing (staff login required)