Barclays
Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs more than 145,000 people worldwide. It participates in the UN Global Compact and was one of four banks involved in the drafting of the original Equator Principles. The Reassurance Network worked with Barclays on an interesting project to develop a new Code of Conduct on business ethics and launch a pioneering policy on human rights.
The assignment had many elements; it involved a multi-functional benchmarking process, focusing on industry leaders, as well as international best practice from other sectors, and then subsequently the development of a code for Barclays itself. We developed a code based on international standards and guidelines, Barclays own needs, and also the examples set by competitors and leaders in the field. It took into consideration the emerging United Nations Human Rights Norms for Business and Equator Principles. Finally, we worked with Barclays to ensure that both the code and policy could be supported by a management system that could effectively and efficiently integrate them into its core business practices.
Related Links:
Barclay's Human Rights Policy
To review the Human Rights Policy we helped Barclays develop, please click here.
Policy Development and Training
Using elearning tools as well as a wide array of thought-provoking case studies, we work with companies to ensure that employees across the world are fully informed about the importance of business ethics.
Review of Compliance Culture
At The Reassurance Network we can help assess the culture of a business and work with companies to develop a "culture of compliance".
Confidential Reporting Channels
We can assist companies in setting up effective confidential reporting channels - something we see as a crucial part of a good compliance management system.
