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The decision guide below is provided to help you choose the right course of action when faced with difficulties.

There are consequences for you, and for Drax, if you don't follow our Code of Conduct.

Your line manager or a colleague in the Group Business Ethics team can also help guide you.

As an employee, you might face disciplinary action for serious breaches. This could lead to dismissal and/or legal action (including prison sentences) for both permanent and non-permanent workers.

Doing the right thing not only reinforces our values, it helps us comply with laws and regulations and builds positive working relationships with our customers, colleagues and third parties.

If Drax is found to be in breach of this Code, it could damage our reputation and adversely affect our working relationships and profits. In some instances, breaches could lead to Drax facing investigations, having to pay financial penalties, and potentially, be banned from providing certain services to our customers.

Is this legal?

Is this consistent with our Code and our values?

Would I feel comfortable if my colleagues knew about this?

Would I feel comfortable if my decisions or actions were made public?

If you answer 'Yes' to all these questions, the decision to move forward is likely to be OK. If you answer 'No' or 'Maybe' to any question, stop the decision-making process and seek guidance before continuing.

We’re committed to having an environment where you can ask questions and raise concerns about business ethics and conduct, without fear that it might have a negative impact on you.

Just like you'd report unethical business or breaches of specific codes, you should report any behaviour towards you that you feel is retaliation. In such situations, contact the Group Business Ethics team or the Whistleblowing Officer (Group General Counsel).