We ask a lot of the companies we work with. These are the policies that govern how we operate: how we treat people, how we buy, how we handle data, and what happens when we get something wrong. 25 policies, all public.
Ethics and conduct
Code of conduct
The standards of behaviour we expect from everyone working at or with Equity House.
Modern slavery and human trafficking
Our zero-tolerance position on forced labour, servitude and human trafficking in our business and supply chain.
Anti-bribery and corruption
Zero tolerance of bribery in any form, in line with the Bribery Act 2010.
Gifts and hospitality
When a gift or invitation is acceptable, and when it must be declined.
Conflicts of interest
How we identify, declare and manage personal interests that could affect our judgement.
Whistleblowing and speaking up
How to report serious wrongdoing safely, and the protection you have when you do.
Content, social media and communications
How we publish, how we represent the people in our content, and how we handle consent.
People
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
How we protect the young people and vulnerable adults who take part in our programmes.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
How we build a team and programmes that are open to people from every background.
Anti-harassment and bullying
Our standards on dignity at work, including third-party harassment and events.
Fair pay and recruitment
Transparent pay, open hiring, and no unpaid work. The standards we ask of others, applied to us.
Health and safety
Keeping people safe in offices, at events, on shoots and when working remotely.
Mental health and wellbeing
How we support wellbeing and set boundaries around workload and hours.
Flexible and remote working
How flexible working requests are handled and how remote work is supported.
Data and technology
Data protection and privacy
How we handle personal data as a controller and processor under the UK GDPR.
Information security
The controls that protect our systems, our data and the data our partners trust us with.
Responsible AI and technology
How we use AI in products and internally, with human accountability for outcomes.
Acceptable use of systems
How company devices, accounts, networks and software may be used.
Digital accessibility
Our commitment to building products and content that work for disabled people.
Operations and supply chain
Supplier code of conduct
The minimum standards we require of every supplier, contractor and partner we work with.
Environment and sustainability
How we reduce the environmental impact of our operations and supply chain.
Procurement and payment practices
How we select suppliers and how quickly we pay them.
Business continuity and resilience
How we keep operating, and keep partners informed, when something breaks.
Complaints and grievance
How to complain, internally or externally, and what we will do about it.
Financial integrity and tax
Accurate records, sound controls, and a straightforward approach to tax and financial crime.
Need a policy we have not published?
Procurement teams often need something specific. Email us and we will send the document, or write it if it does not exist yet.