Internal Control

The internal controls in the businesses help ensure compliance with regulation, the laws in the countries in which we operate, and the Group’s policies.

The internal control framework includes financial controls as well as tax, treasury, anti-trust, anti-bribery, export controls, environment, health and safety, quality, business continuity.

Controls are implemented and maintained by operational management with support from compliance and risk officers. Internal and external experts audit the effectiveness of the controls (See Assurance).