Business integrity

We undertake our business with integrity, honesty and fairness at all times. We promote the rule of law and our own high standards wherever we are in the world. As a global business, we are subject to national and local laws, regulations and risks that vary from one country to another.

Our commitment to business integrity is laid out in The way we work, Rio Tinto's global code of business conduct.

Conflicts of interest

We avoid conflicts of interest between personal and business interests. We disclose any material transaction or relationship that might be expected to give rise to such a conflict. See our Business integrity guidance and The way we buy, Rio Tinto's statement of procurement practice.

Competition / Antitrust issues

We support free and fair competition, and comply with competition and antitrust laws and regulations wherever we operate. See our Antitrust standard and guidance note.

Bribery and corruption

We prohibit bribery and corruption in all their forms. We do not offer, promise, demand or accept any undue advantage, whether directly or indirectly to obtain, retain or direct business or to secure any other improper advantage in the conduct of business. See our Business integrity guidance and our Antibribery due diligence standard.

Gifts and entertainment

We do not allow gifts and entertainment given and received as a reward or encouragement for preferential treatment. See our Business integrity guidance.

Fair business practices

It is our policy to carry out our business fairly and with integrity. See our Business integrity guidance and The way we buy, Rio Tinto's statement of procurement practice.

International business

We operate on a global basis and are therefore subject national and local laws, regulations and risks that vary from one country to another.  See our Risk policy and standard, Business integrity guidance and our Antibribery due diligence standard.

Insider trading

We have rules that restrict the dealing in Rio Tinto securities by directors and employees with "inside information", ie information that would influence the price or trade of securities, and prohibit disclosure of such information to family, friends, and any other people. See our Corporate governance policy and standard and our Rules for dealing in Rio Tinto securities.