Partner Code of Conduct

Partner Standards

We expect our partners, suppliers, and vendors to share our commitment to ethical business practices.

Requirements

All partners must adhere to the following standards:

• Comply with all applicable laws – Partners must operate in full compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Maintain ethical business practices – Conduct business with honesty, integrity, and fairness in all dealings.
• Respect human rights and labour standards – Uphold fundamental human rights, provide safe working conditions, and treat all workers with dignity and respect.
• Protect the environment – Implement environmentally responsible practices and work towards sustainable operations.
• Maintain data privacy and security – Protect personal data and confidential information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Cention's security standards.
• Avoid conflicts of interest – Identify and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may affect the partnership.
• Act with integrity and transparency – Maintain open and honest communication, and conduct business in a transparent manner.

Anti-Corruption

Partners must not engage in bribery, corruption, or improper payments. All interactions with government officials must comply with anti-corruption laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• No bribes, kickbacks, or improper payments to any party
• No facilitation payments to government officials
• Compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and similar laws
• Accurate books and records that properly reflect all transactions

Compliance Verification

We may audit partner compliance with these standards. Non-compliance may result in termination of the partnership.

Cention reserves the right to:

• Request documentation demonstrating compliance with these standards
• Conduct on-site audits or assessments
• Require corrective action plans for any identified deficiencies
• Terminate partnerships for serious or repeated violations

Reporting Concerns

If you become aware of any violations of this Partner Code of Conduct, please report them to:

Email: legal@cention.com

Cention will investigate all reports and take appropriate action. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who reports concerns in good faith.