The Royal Danish Embassy Anti- Corruption Partnership 2013

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1 The Royal Danish Embassy Anti- Corruption Partnership 2013 There is not a company operating in China which is not affected by corruption in some ways, directly or indirectly The Royal Danish Embassy s Anti-Corruption Partnership was established as a platform to facilitate knowledge sharing among trusted peers and to equip members with information and practical tools on how to maneuver within a context where corruption poses one of the challenges of doing business in China. By sharing and discussing cases and dilemmas members of the partnership are able to draw on each other s experiences and knowledge to gain a better understanding on how to approach, deal with and overcome corruption related issues. Members of the partnership receive updated information and practical training on best practices enabling members to continuously develop, evaluate and improve their anti-corruption tools and activities. This enables the members of the partnership to contribute actively to prevent corruption within their own organization and in their interaction with business partners. Finally, the Royal Danish Embassy s Anti-Corruption Partnership is also a strategic partnership created to advance commitment and implementation of anti-corruption practices in China. Member companies will be able to communicate a positive message to both internal and external stakeholders about their positive commitment to anti-corruption.

2 The Corporate Commitment The partnership involves a commitment by a management level representative of the company. Participation in the Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership is a widely visible commitment to the implementation, disclosure, and promotion of UN Global Compact s 10 th principle regarding anti corruption. A company joining the initiative is expected to: 1. Make the principle of anti-corruption an integral part of business strategy, day-to-day operations and organizational culture; 2. Incorporate anti corruption principles in the decision-making processes of the highest level governance body (i.e. Board); 3. Integrate in its annual report (or in a similar public document, such as a sustainability report) a description of the ways in which it implements anti corruption principles. 4. Advance The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership and make a case for responsible business practices through advocacy and active outreach to peers, partners, clients, consumers and the public at large. 5. Actively take part in membership meetings and contribute to the overall agenda of the meetings. Failure to participate may lead to refusal of renewed membership.

3 The Membership Benefits The price for a one year membership is: 5000RMB A membership allows a member company to take advantage of: Knowledge sharing and peer to peer learning 2 annual membership meetings*(*) 2 annual workshops meetings*** 2 annual newsletters containing a summary of corruption related news, cases, experiences and trends Free access to 2 hours of individual advising on anti-corruption practices by member company PSU China Consulting, the leading Scandinavian security consultancy in China. Written permission to use The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership logo on the company home page. Individual permission to use The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership logo as an signature. * The duration of the 2 annual meetings is from 8:30 a.m to 10:30 p.m. at the Danish Embassy. Breakfast included. *(*) One of the meetings will take place in Shanghai *** The duration of the workshops is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Danish Embassy. Breakfest included. The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership Logo Any member is within a one year membership period entitled to use The Royal Danish Embassy Anti-Corruption Partnership logo. In case the membership is renewed, the permission to use the logo is automatically renewed. However, no member is allowed to use the logo in any context without the embassy s written permission to use the logo in the particular context (homepage, annual report, signature etc.). Please refer to the appendix for the details.

4 APPENDIX Policy on the Use of the Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership Logo The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership logo is the property of The Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing. The logo may be used together with the words We are member of or just Member of. The following guidelines govern the use of the Royal Danish Embassy name and logo by members of The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership. The Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing reserves the right to take appropriate action in the event of a breach of this policy. Possible actions in order of priority may include, but are not limited to: 1. Inform the company to remove a logo or dispose of material with the logo. 2. Inform publicly (e.g. the embassy s homepage) that the logo is being misused. In case appropriate action to 1. or 2. is not taken, 3. Cancellation of the membership. Any suspected misuse of the logo must immediately be reported to carhas@um.dk.

5 1. Regulations on the Use of the Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership Logo The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership grants members a limited right to use its logo, which is displayed above. The Royal Danish Embassy s general policy is to permit the partnership members to use The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership logo only in the context of their activities promoting the anti corruption principles, but not in any manner that suggests or implies that The Royal Danish Embassy has endorsed or approved of the activities, products and/or services of the organization, or that The Royal Danish Embassy is the source of any such activities, products and/or services. For all proposed uses of the Royal Danish Embassy logo, the written permission of The Royal Danish Embassy must be sought in advance. Provide a sample of your document (e.g. mail) and indicate where on the sample document you would like the logo to appear. Specifically, please note that the following uses will not be permitted: Any use of the logo as a component of an organization's own logo, trademark or other branding elements; Any use of the logo for the promotion or advertising of products, services and other activities directly intended to solicit business; Any use of the logo as a permanent graphical element of stationery, business cards, or other variably utilized print materials; Any use of the logo suggesting or implying a certification or seal of approval for activities, services and/or products; Any use of the logo in connection with invoices, checks or bills. In addition, note the following requirements for the use of the logo: The logo must be placed in such a manner that it is clear from the context to which organization the "We" refers ( We are members of ). The logo may not be sub-licensed to any other entity without the prior written consent of the Royal Danish Embassy Office. The logo is not to be used in any manner that suggests or implies that the Royal Danish Embassy Office has endorsed or approved of the activities, products, and/or services of the organization, or that the Royal Danish Embassy Office is the source of any such activities, products or services. A written permission from The Royal Danish Embassy is always required.

6 2. Rules Governing the Reproduction and Display of the Logo When members incorporate the Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership logo in their materials for the permitted uses outlined above, they are asked to strictly adhere to the following guidelines regarding the reproduction and display of the Anti Corruption Partnership name and logo. Elements of the logo. The Anti Corruption logo is comprised of 2 unique elements: (1) the wording, "We are member of or Member of (The Royal Danish Embassy Anti Corruption Partnership) and (2) the logo Reproduction of the logo. The Anti Corruption logo must be treated as a unique element and resized proportionally. The minimum size of the logo is 24 mm or 68 pixels for digital and 15 mm for print. The reproduction of the logo should be generated from high quality artwork. Accordingly, the authorized user is required to use the authorized artwork that is provided by the Embassy. The logo or wording should never be reproduced by hand, nor should the wording be substituted with another typeface. The letters should not be altered or redrawn, nor should the elements be rearranged. Colours of the logo. The logo may be reproduced in colour or in black and white. The preferred colour is UM red. UM red translates to the following colour systems: o Pantone : 186 o CMYK: C:0, M:100, Y:80, K:0 o RGB: R:235, G:0, B:0 The colours of the logo provided by The Royal Danish Embassy should not be modified and to ensure readability, the logo should always appear on a white or light-coloured background. Appearance of the logo. In all materials on which the Anti Corruption Partnership logo is used, the logo must appear in isolation, uncluttered by competing images. The logo should appear horizontally. The logo should not be used as part of a sentence, word phrase or associated with any non-related symbols or graphical elements. Updated February, Pernille Son Paulsen Commercial Officer (CSR), The Royal Danish Embassy in China,