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Governance

INEOS is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and operating responsibly in accordance with the law and its Code of Conduct, which is regularly updated and shared with our employees and key external stakeholders. Individually and collectively our teams are accountable for legal compliance, and our requirements and behavioural expectations for all INEOS businesses and their employees are outlined in the code.

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Ethical business conduct

Our plan

As a signatory to the UNGC, INEOS has pledged to uphold internationally proclaimed human rights and work against corruption in all its forms.

All our businesses and employees are expected to follow our Code of Conduct based on international standards, which is available on our website in multiple languages. The code seeks to ensure ethical business standards are met across the group in relation to bribery and corruption, fair competition, international trade and sanctions, financial practices, political activity, and intellectual property. Each INEOS business board is responsible for ensuring it operates within the law at all times and that employees adhere to the Code of Conduct.

To support enforcement of the code, a compliance manager is nominated within each business to help the board implement compliance initiatives and administer training. Each business provides training in four compliance areas: i) bribery and corruption, ii) forced labour and child labour, iii) anti-competitive behaviour, and iv) trade law infringement. Training must be provided to all employees at risk in each area, including board-level personnel.

Our progress

In 2024, INEOS strengthened its Speak Up system, which enables internal and external stakeholders to report concerns about suspected unlawful, unethical, or non-compliant behaviour in relation to our Code of Conduct. Appropriate action is taken in response to all credible reports. The system allows for anonymous reporting 24/7 via an independent website or toll-free phone line, available in multiple languages. We maintain strict confidentiality and do not tolerate retaliation against whistleblowers.

Governance

Policies and commitments

Find our latest policy and code documentation.

Sustainability management

Find out more about our management of sustainability issues and targets.

Associations and initiatives

Find out more about the numerous European and international associations, initiatives, and partnerships that we join forces with.

Certificates

Find the latest Business Certification.

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Compliance

To manage compliance day to day, we have appointed Compliance and Legal Managers in each Business.

Delegation & Controls

Although we delegate day to day management of compliance and related matters to each Business executive team, overall governance and assurance to our owners is provided by Group Treasury and Group Legal Compliance.

Sustainability

Environment

INEOS is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement and has a company-wide GHG management system in place to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.

Social

We are committed to ensuring our people are valued and human rights are respected throughout our operations. In particular, the health and safety of employees, contractors, and visitors to our sites is our highest priority, given the nature of our processes.

Governance

Every Business in the INEOS Group complies fully with all laws wherever it operates. To support this, we have in place the necessary processes, controls and training to ensure that we conduct our business to the highest ethical standards.

Reporting & Data

INEOS publishes a group sustainability report every year, which is produced in accordance with international standards and independently assured.