Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards fraud, bribery and corruption. It will always seek to take disciplinary and /or legal action against those found to have perpetrated fraud.

BGCI is committed to developing an anti-fraud culture and keeping the opportunities for fraud, bribery and corruption to the absolute minimum.

BGCI will assess the risks of fraud, bribery and corruption, establish processes and controls to minimise these risks, and regularly review the effectiveness of its control systems.

BGCI requires all staff to immediately report any incidents or suspicions of fraud, bribery or corruption to an appropriate manager or another person named in Raising Concerns. BGCI will not penalise anyone for raising a concern in good faith.

BGCI will take all reports of fraud, bribery and corruption seriously, and investigate proportionately and appropriately as set out in the Fraud Response Plan.

BGCI requires all those receiving BGCI funds or representing BGCI, including its suppliers, grant recipients, partners, contractors and agents, to act in accordance with this policy. This includes reporting to BGCI any suspected or actual instances of fraud, bribery or corruption involving BGCI assets or staff.