Conflicts of Interest Policy

Principles

A Conflict of Interest arises where any relationship (personal or professional) or situation may limit, or appear to limit, our ability to make fair and objective decisions or act in the best interests of Rolls-Royce.
All employees are responsible for identifying and managing Conflicts of Interest on an on-going basis.
Conflicts of Interest under this policy can be actual (i.e. Conflicts of Interest that has arisen), perceived (i.e. a situation that may give rise to the perception of a Conflict of Interest) or potential (i.e. a Conflict of Interest that may arise given a particular fact or circumstance).
Employees will not supervise or influence the recruitment, promotion, reward or benefits of a family member, close friend or someone they are in a relationship with.

Avoid wherever possible, any situations giving rise to a Conflict of Interest, particularly those involving:
- family or other personal relationships with another Rolls-Royce worker or a business partner (e.g. with a customer or supplier);
- external employment;
- personal financial interests; and
- roles and responsibilities at Rolls-Royce.
When a Conflict of Interest arises, we:
- immediately discuss it with our leader as soon as possible;
- try to eliminate the Conflict of Interest or reduce the risks it poses with due consideration of the legitimate interests of employees; and
- report it using the form found at:
  - www.rrconflictofinterestform.ethicspoint.com;
- follow laws and rules relating to the employment of current or former Government Officials;
read the introduction to our Code and Group Policies to understand to whom they apply and the consequences for breaching them.

In addition to the general expectations of leaders set out in the introduction to our Code and Group Policies, leaders:

look for potential Conflicts of Interest in their teams;
help their teams understand and manage their potential Conflicts of Interest; and
review, annually, any Conflicts of Interest reported to them to ensure they continue to be managed properly.

Our Code

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Additional Guidance

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Contacts

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Your business Ethics and Compliance team
- For any queries you might have
- They will review all Conflict of Interest reports submitted. They will also provide a copy of the report to you and your leader
Your Local Ethics Adviser
- For general queries and advice

Take a look back at our Code principles related to this policy:

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