Business ethics

Underpinning our ambition is Abcam’s reputation for ethical business practices and high standards of integrity. Key business ethics documents are described below. Further policies are available here: Governance for sustainability

Growing With Integrity
As a Danaher Company, we adhere to the Danaher Code of Conduct. The Code informs who we are as a company, how we make decisions, what standards we expect and how we behave amongst ourselves and with others. The Code is also available in simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese and Japanese to ensure that our employees are able to read this important document in their own language. All employees are required to undergo anti-bribery training at least once a year, and training is available in English, simplified Chinese and Japanese. See the Danaher Code.

Supplier Code of Conduct
We expect our suppliers to demonstrate a culture that reinforces ethical and lawful behaviours and ensures all aspects of its business comply with all applicable laws and regulations, both in the country in which the supplier operates, and in the country to which the service or products will be supplied. Our Supplier Code of Conduct clearly sets out our expectations of our suppliers. Suppliers are required to confirm compliance with the Code. See our Supplier Code.  It is also available translated into Chinese and Japanese.

Distributor Code of Conduct
We require our distributors to follow all applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which they operate as distributors for Abcam, and to demonstrate a culture that reinforces ethical and lawful behaviours. Our Distributor Code of Conduct clearly sets out our expectations of our distributors. Distributors are required to confirm compliance with the Code. See our Distributor Code.  It is also available translated into Chinese and Japanese.