Responsible business conduct
How we behave
Shaftesbury Capital policies and reports
Tax Strategy
Shaftesbury Capital’s Tax Strategy sets out the approach to tax compliance matters and tax risk management, our attitude towards tax planning and our relationship with tax authorities.
The Tax Strategy for 2025–26 has been formally approved by the Board of Shaftesbury Capital.
Speaking up
Shaftesbury Capital is committed to applying the highest standards of quality, probity, openness and accountability in the conduct of its business. Part of this commitment is to encourage individuals to report on any serious concerns in respect of wrongdoing or criminal activity related to any aspect of their work, or the conduct of others, in connection with the Company.
Shaftesbury Capital operates a whistleblowing line (0800 915 1571) which may be used to report any concerns relating to possible malpractice.
Financial Crime Policy
It is our policy to conduct all of our business in an honest and ethical manner.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption, fraud, and tax evasion, and are committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships wherever we operate and implementing and enforcing effective systems to counter bribery, corruption and fraud. All employees are required to complete anti-corruption and bribery and anti-facilitation of tax-evasion training.
Business Code of Practice
Shaftesbury Capital’s Business Code of Practice sets out our long-term commitment to high standards of ethics across the business.
Board diversity and inclusion
The Board recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion, and that diversity of experience and perspective can bring benefits across the business.
When considering the nomination of new Directors, the Nomination Committee will evaluate the balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board, to establish the particular skills, experience and aptitudes desirable for that appointment. All appointments to the Board will be made on merit with consideration to diversity of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disabilities, background and experience.
