Our business partners, whether suppliers, customers, service providers or others, are required to comply strictly with our policy on conflicts of interest.

In our dealings with suppliers, we do not accept any special discounts or rebates from them on a personal basis.

Any activity that improperly promotes Altavia’s interests, such as illegally obtaining a contract, paying money to a private or public person, or to a public official in an attempt to circumvent laws and regulations, is strictly prohibited.

No undue advantage may be given to public or private clients, including facilitation payments, financing or illegal donations to third parties with the aim of influencing commercial decision-making.

It is forbidden to provide for a retro-commission of part of the contract price to employees of the co-contractor, to their families or to their close relations.

The personal interests of business partners must under no circumstances influence the choice of a supplier, sub-contractor or employee to be recruited.

Specific measures are put in place when working with customers, suppliers or intermediaries: for example, it is necessary to check the reputation and background of the people and companies with whom our commercial partners are asked to work.

If in doubt, commercial partners must examine the offer with the manager of their Business Unit or zone and, if necessary, courteously refuse it by invoking our internal rules.

If collaboration is envisaged with a partner having a personal link with an Altavia employee, express prior agreement must be sought from the Head of the Business Unit or zone concerned.

Altavia provides appropriate training to the partners most exposed to the risks of corruption and influence peddling, so that they can familiarise themselves with or supplement their knowledge in this area.