Acting with integrity is how we do business.
At GBSH Consult Group, how we achieve results matters as much as the results themselves. We are committed to ethical, legal, and responsible conduct across all regions, industries, and partnerships we serve.
Our Commitment to Ethics and Integrity
Every GBSH employee is accountable for upholding our Code of Conduct and adhering to applicable laws and policies. We embed compliance into our culture, supported by:
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Individual ownership of risk and ethics
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Internal quality and legal oversight
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Internal quality and legal oversight
This three-tier system reinforces our culture of integrity and ensures accountability at every level.
What Our Ethics & Compliance Program Covers
Our program promotes ethical behavior, legal compliance, and sustainable performance. It includes:
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Guidance and assistance
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Training and awareness
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Monitoring and audit controls
The program spans a wide range of compliance areas, including:
Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery
Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing
U.S. Federal Government Contractor Compliance
Data Privacy & Protection (GDPR & POPIA)
Competition & Antitrust Law
Supply Chain Transparency
Ethics & Conduct Training
Information and Records Management
Our Standards in Action
Performance with Integrity
We deliver business outcomes while holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards. This means:
Integrating integrity into all processes
Fostering ethical leadership
Maintaining personal accountability firmwide
Our Code of Conduct
The GBSH Code of Conduct sets out how we work with clients, stakeholders, and one another. It defines:
Our expectations for every employee
The principles that govern decision-making
The standards for global consistency and fairness
We believe that success without ethics is no success at all.
Anti-Corruption & Bribery
GBSH has zero tolerance for bribery or corruption. Our anti-bribery policy includes:
Mandatory Training
Clear Reporting Protocols
Global Legal Compliance Frameworks
Internal Auditing and Whistleblower Protections
Transparency in the Supply Chain
In alignment with global supply chain transparency acts, GBSH publishes an annual supply chain disclosure. We take proactive steps to:
Monitor supplier behavior
Prevent discrepancies
Uphold fair labor and environmental standards
Governance & Oversight
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Ethics & Compliance is led by the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
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The Board Audit Committee provides oversight and guidance
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Program effectiveness is evaluated regularly through risk assessments, benchmarks, and audits
How We Enable Compliance
We operationalize compliance through:
Well-defined policies and procedures
Technology-enabled tracking and controls
Real-world training scenarios
Scalable compliance systems across global regions
Reporting & Investigations
All employees are expected to report ethical or legal concerns through GBSH’s reporting channels. We follow strict protocols to:
Investigate concerns thoroughly
Apply fair disciplinary action
Escalate issues when necessary
Report to regulatory bodies where required
A Culture of Accountability
At GBSH, ethics is not just a policy it’s a practice. Our people, leadership, and systems are all aligned to ensure that every success is built on integrity.