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At Celanese, we don’t pay bribes to gain a business advantage, even if it’s customary in certain regions.

Each situation can be unique; that’s why it’s important to discuss any matters that might arise with your supervisor.

Corruption and bribery are global issues that hurt our company and the communities where we work.

Let’s work together to prevent corruption and bribery. Preserving our reputation and yours depends on it.

Our Commitment To Compliance

We all have an obligation to maintain our values and legal standards in our business relationships everywhere we operate. Together we will continue this commitment as One Celanese. How we do business matters.



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HELPLINE

If you need to discuss an issue, the best place to start is often with your Supervisor. They know your situation; they can direct you to resources, help you with procedures, and lend immediate support. But you can also reach out to our Celanese Leaders, HR Partner, or Chief Compliance Officer.

The Ethics Helpline, our whistleblower hotline, is always available to you to raise your compliance concerns confidentially or anonymously. It’s necessary to report certain compliance issues (bribes, price fixing, and failures of financial integrity) to the Chief Compliance Officer or the Ethics Helpline because they can result in serious consequences.

Read the Celanese Non-Retaliation Policy

Celanese will not permit retaliation for providing information regarding any conduct which you reasonably believe constitutes a violation of our Business Conduct Policy, any applicable law, or for participating in an investigation.

The Ethics Helpline

All Ethics Helpline calls are confidential and, if you like, you can raise concerns anonymously.

1.866.384.4223
(866-ethic ce)

Global Website

INTERNATIONAL NUMBERS* (toll free)

Country PHONE NUMBER
Argentina 0800-345-3118 Australia 1800961474 Austria 0800 232957 Belgium 0800 76 288 Bermuda 8339403705 Brazil 0800 000 0152 Cayman Islands 833-439-1396 China 400 120 0276 Colombia 01 8005190895 Czech Republic 800 143 176 Denmark 80 83 02 66 Finland 0800 418352 France 0 800 99 01 17 Germany 0800 1817718 Greece 800 848 1679 Hong Kong 800969406 Hungary (80) 088 399 India 000 800 919 0667 Indonesia 0800 1503204 Ireland 1800851168 Italy (includes San Marino, Vatican City) 800 715 006 Japan 0800-500-5697 Korea, Republic of South 080-880-5944 Luxembourg 800 21 361 Malaysia 1-800-81-2363 Mexico 800 681 9236 Netherlands 0800 0222632 New Zealand 0800 633 146 Philippines 1800 1 322 0343 Poland 800 005 033 Russia 8 (800) 100-62-91 Saudi Arabia 800 850 0198 Singapore 800 120 7180 Slovenia 080 688865 South Africa 080 099 2021 Spain 900 999 507 Sweden 020-12 70 33 Switzerland 0800 121 156 Taiwan 00801-49-1608 Thailand 1800014780 Turkey 0800 621 2312 United Kingdom & Northern Ireland 0800 949 6377 United States, Puerto Rico & Canada 1-866-384-4223 Venezuela 0-800-225-5288, at the prompt dial 866-384-4223
OR
2-6288, at the prompt dial 866-384-4223 Vietnam 1800400495

RED FLAGS

RED FLAGS

A red flag does not disqualify a Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) but does require additional review and, in some cases, mitigation to reduce potential risk. Here are some scenarios to consider.

  • Does TPI have reputation for a lack of integrity and ethical conduct?
  • Was TPI expressly recommended by foreign official?
  • Does TPI have close family connection or professional affiliation with foreign government or officials?
  • Does TPI refuse or hesitate to sign an agreement in which they represent and warrant that they will not violate anti-corruption laws?
  • Does TPI provide incomplete or inaccurate information in required disclosures or insufficient references?
  • Does TPI typically do this type of work, have the organizational resource or staff to undertake work required or propose significant use of sub-contractors?
  • Does TPI reside outside the country in which services are to be provided or is a shell company incorporated in an offshore location?
  • Does TPI request payment be made to an offshore bank account?
  • Does TPI make large or frequent political contributions?
  • Does TPI request excessive commissions in relation to services provided and/or typical industry and region payment ranges?
  • Does TPI request unreasonably large discounts?

THIRD-PARTY EVALUATOR

DOES YOUR THIRD PARTY QUALIFY AS AN INTERMEDIARY?

The following steps are required during the due-diligence process of determining potential Third-Party Intermediary status.

Answer these questions

If third party is a

  • Sales Agent
  • Distributor
  • Lobbyist
  • Customs Broker
  • Freight Forwarder
  • Reseller
  • Consultant
  • Supplier

What is the estimated value of Celanese product the reseller buys annually?

  • <$1,000,000
  • $1,000,000 or more

Please select the country where the third party will do business for Celanese?

Please select the country where the third party will do business for Celanese?

What is the estimated annual contractual value with the supplier?

  • <$20,000,000
  • $20,000,000 or more

What is the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) Score for the country where the third party will do business for Celanese? Identify a country’s CPI Score by going to Transparency International http://www.transparency.org/country, then select a country and find the CPI Score.

What is the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for that country?

  • greater than 50
  • less than or equal to 50

What is the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for that country?

  • greater than 50
  • less than or equal to 50

Is the third party a government official (includes a State-Owned Entity “SOE” – an entity in which the government directly or indirectly holds an equity interest)?

  • Yes
  • No

What is the estimated annual revenue?

  • <$5,000,000
  • $5,000,000 or more

Does third party interact with the Government (includes conducting business with Government-owned Entities/ State-owned Entities “SOEs” or obtaining permits, licenses, other documentation or certifications from a government agency on Celanese’s behalf)?

  • Yes
  • No

Is the third party a government official (includes a State-owned Entity “SOE” – an entity in which the government directly or indirectly holds an equity interest)?

  • Yes
  • No

Third party is an Intermediary subject to Anti-Corruption Policy due diligence and certification requirements and must be under contract; therefore, begin due-diligence process.

No due diligence required; instead follow vendor/customer process.