Home / Buyer Services / Risk Radar / The Risk Radar Knowledge Base / Anti-Bribery and Corruption
Legal Compliance Ensuring that suppliers have an anti-bribery and corruption policy helps buyers verify that their suppliers are complying with legal requirements. Non-compliance can lead to legal liabilities for both the supplier and the buyer.
Ethical Sourcing Suppliers with anti-bribery and corruption policies demonstrate a commitment to ethical business conduct. Promoting a corruptionfree supply chain.
Reputation Management Being associated with suppliers involved in bribery or corruption scandals can significantly damage a buyer’s reputation and brand image. Suppliers with anti-bribery and corruption policies help to mitigate the risk of such associations and protect reputations.
Risk Mitigation Suppliers who lack anti-bribery and corruption policies may pose a higher risk of engaging in unethical practices.
Transparency and Accountability An anti-bribery and corruption policy enhances transparency and accountability in business operations, reducing the risk of hidden or illegal activities.
Contractual Obligations In some contracts or industries, there may be specific requirements for suppliers to have anti-bribery and corruption policies in place. Ensuring that suppliers meet these requirements is essential for compliance with contractual obligations.