Code of Business Conduct – Gift for Promotion

Code of Business Conduct:

Our Code of Business Conduct is at the heart of how we run our business, and is designed to help and protect us. It is important that we all understand the rules that we must follow, and the conduct that is expected of us, in order to look after our colleagues, do a great job for customers and protect our reputation. Whether you are new to Tesco or have worked for our business for some time, please take the time to understand our Code and how it applies to you. Our Code means more than just following the law and our policies.

It’s about using our Values and Leadership Behaviors’ to guide our conduct and decision-making so that we are always doing the right thing for each other and the business. If you ever have concerns about your own conduct or that of another person, you must speak up straight away and talk to someone you trust, starting with your line manager.

Alternatively, speak to your People Partner or the Legal team. If you need to raise your concern anonymously, you can call Protector Line in complete confidence. We should all be proud of our business and the contribution that we make and by living our Code, we can build an even stronger business for the future.

Who Should I speak to?

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In everything we do, it’s important always to have an open and honest relationship with your line manager.

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This means that your line manager is the person you should speak to first – unless you think they have breached the Code.

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If you cannot speak to your line manager, you can speak to your People team, your local Legal Director or your local Security Director.

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Alternatively, you could escalate your concerns within your own business function if your line manager has not resolved your concern.

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If you need to raise your concern in complete confidence, you can contact your local protector line.

About our Protector Line

Protector Line allows you to raise your concerns regarding misconduct at work. If you do not feel able to speak to your manager or your People team, you can call Protector Line to:

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Raise any concerns about something at work you think might be unlawful, that breaches the Code or is against company policy.

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Report anything you think is a danger to colleagues, customers or the general public.

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Share any concerns you have that information about these things is being deliberately concealed. Protector Line is completely confidential and run by an independent company for Tesco. You don’t have to give your name when you call although if you do, the Protector Line team will be able to update you on the outcome of any investigation and will also be able to contact you for additional information if necessary. As a business we support the UK Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (and its foreign law equivalents) which protects the confidentiality of complaints. This means that as long as you’re acting in good faith and your concerns are genuine, you are legally protected from victimisation and will not be at risk of any form of retribution, including losing your job, as a consequence of raising a concern – even if you are mistaken