We have decided to take a “no exceptions” rule to acting in the right way for our contracts. We celebrate the differences in our society and will not tolerate any form of bullying, victimisation, or harassment within our organisation, or noticeable within our clients and contractors.

We choose not to work in an environment where people are treated differently for reasons that have nothing to do with doing their job. We will not accept contracts where we can see this happens.

Should we notice a case of obvious bullying, harassment, or victimisation we will look to address this with those involved. We will also invoke the local whistleblowing policy or, if absent, our own, to ensure that steps are made to prevent the situation arising again.

If the situation is not significantly improved, we will consider this as a breach of our conditions to work within our contract and consider our duties within it fulfilled.

We are drawing a line in the sand. We are standing up for those who are being treated unjustly, for what is right. Our revenue is not as important as the lives of those with whom we work. This should be self-evident.