ACC- Europe Annual Meeting Implementing a Global Code of Conduct Donna Boehme, Group Compliance & Ethics Officer BP plc Athens, 15 May 2006
Challenges of developing a global programme Diversity of cultures, businesses, people & languages Different legal (and ethical) standards Perception of just another initiative from HQ Incorporating input from other functions (HR, Legal, Audit) Creating engagement and ownership in the line Creating individual engagement Making it meaningful/keeping it fresh Helplines & privacy issues Consistent enforcement
Summary of Code Development OpenTalk Next Generation Form Code Advisory Team Legal Review, Works Councils & Unions GCE sign off Employee Dialogue Sessions ½ day broad cross section interactive eLearning RFP translations Benchmarking & Development US & non US multinationals review existing policies & standards 125+ CELs appointed CEL appts & training Soft Launch Activities Code video build websites & translate build training, comms plan, tools, posters, marketing investigation & disciplinary guidelines GCEM Preliminary Approval Formal Launch training & comms cascade begins
Employee Dialogue Sessions (20) November 04