Hart adheres to the following international codes and standards:
Code of Conduct of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (US Law)
Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
United Nations Mine Action Standards
The ethics of all of Hart's clients, contractors and partners (whether these are private sector or governmental) is of great importance to the company.
Hart neither supports political parties nor contributes to the funds of or supports groups whose activities promote political interests.
Hart will not allow a conflict of interest to arise against any of its core clients.
Hart will not pay bribes or provide inducements for services or information.
Hart will neither conduct nor sub-contract activities to support or participate in quasi-police, military or paramilitary operations.
Hart checks all its sub-contractors for probity and quality. References will be sought before employing sub-contractors.
Where we are asked to advise a company whose activities, although legal, may be deemed controversial or appear to fall outside the
normal service areas, Hart reserves the right to undertake such work, so long as the client's activities are lawful.
We ensure that all our staff, whether managerial or operational, permanent or temporary, are aware of, and subscribe to, our ethical standards and codes as follows. We insist that all Hart personnel:
Exercise absolute honesty and diligence in performing responsibilities and duties.
Are fully aware of the adverse consequences, both to themselves and to the Company's reputation, should they accept anything of
substance or value which could be described as an inducement or bribe.
Are fully briefed upon the importance of possessing confidential information and not abusing that knowledge for personal gain.
Are fully cognisant of the consequences of contravening any law or relevant regulation prescribed in any of the jurisdictions in
which the Company operates.
Adhere to the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and are never to be complicit in human rights abuses.
Are not allowed to give or receive any commissions unless authorised by management.
Declare all gifts over the value of £50 to their Project Manager who, if in doubt, should consult Management.
Hart will continuously review and amend these principles and standards to reflect any changes in the climate and environment in
which the Company and its Clients operate.
