Procurement procedures<\/h4>\n
These\u00a0procurement procedures<\/a> summarize CABI’s policy on the procurement of supplies and services. Where there are questions on the content or the practical application of this policy, these should be addressed either to the CFO or the Financial Controller. Major requests for proposals (RFPs) are published here<\/a>.<\/p>\n CABI requires all staff at all times to act honestly and with integrity and to safeguard CABI\u201fs assets.<\/p>\n Fraud is an ever-present threat to these assets and hence must be a concern to all members of staff as well as to management. Fraud may occur internally or externally and may be perpetrated by staff, consultants, suppliers, contractors or development partners, individually or in collusion with others.<\/p>\n The purpose of this document is to set out the responsibilities with regard to fraud prevention, what to do if you suspect fraud and the action that will be taken by management.<\/p>\n Anti-fraud policy and response plan<\/a><\/p>\n CABI’s general approach to risk is to instil a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization such that every employee considers risk as part of their everyday activities.<\/p>\n This\u00a0risk management strategy<\/a>\u00a0forms part of CABI’s corporate governance arrangements. This document comprises a policy statement, specification of roles and responsibilities, and an outline of CABI’s risk management processes. It is also supported by existing related CABI-wide policies. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the risk management processes adopted by CABI are understood by all members of staff and are clear and transparent to all our stakeholders.<\/p>\n The\u00a0project and programme gender strategy<\/a>\u00a0focuses specifically on CABI’s development projects and research, and provides guidelines on mainstreaming gender considerations throughout the project cycle. It has been prepared following a review of the gender policies, strategies, and resources of CABI’s key donors, and reflects current international best practice in gender mainstreaming. Plantwise has a separate programme-level gender strategy which gives more detailed guidance specific to the programme.<\/p>\n This\u00a0workplace gender strategy<\/a>\u00a0aims to ensure a workplace that is free from discrimination from gender bias and to provide a working environment in which all employees can realise their full potential and contribute to business success.<\/p>\n The\u00a0policy and guidelines for proper scientific conduct in research<\/a>\u00a0promotes high ethical standards including rigour, honesty, integrity and respect for life, the law and the public good. It also instructs\u00a0all members of CABI, whether students, staff or administrators, to recognize the responsibilities that they share for developing and maintaining a culture in which sound research practices are adopted and inappropriate ones detected.<\/p>\n This Modern Slavery statement<\/a> has been published in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out the steps taken by CAB International to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and in our relationship with collaborators and suppliers.<\/p>\n Policy regarding\u00a0intellectual property rights<\/a>\u00a0generated by CABI’s own activities, and externally funded activities.<\/p>\n The legislative requirements concerning anti-money laundering procedures are lengthy and complex. The\u00a0money laundering policy<\/a>\u00a0has been written so as to enable CABI to meet the legal requirements in a way which is proportionate to the low risk to CABI of contravening the legislation.<\/p>\n Due to the nature of our products and services, it is unlikely that attempts would be made to launder funds through CABI, but staff should be alert to the possibility.<\/p>\n The purpose of this policy is to make staff aware of current legislation, their responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance with this policy.<\/p>\n Whilst the risk to CABI of contravening the legislation is low, it is extremely important that all employees are familiar with their legal responsibilities: serious criminal sanctions may be imposed for breaches of the legislation.<\/p>\n This policy sets out how any concerns should be raised.<\/p>\n The\u00a0bribery act<\/a>\u00a0applies to all CABI staff worldwide and to any associated persons providing services to CABI eg. agents, collaborators and contractors.<\/p>\n The purpose is to ensure all CABI employees and associated persons are aware of the requirements of the UK bribery act 2010 and in accordance with CABI’s bribery policy. All acts of bribery are strictly prohibited and breaches of the policy are considered a disciplinary matter for staff and a breach of contract for associated persons. Acts of bribery may result in criminal conviction under the bribery act.<\/p>\n Bribery is one aspect of fraud and as such this policy should be seen in the context of the policies, procedures and standards of behaviour defined in the CABI anti-fraud policy.<\/p>\n The aim of the\u00a0whistle blowing policy<\/a>\u00a0is to enable staff to raise concerns about suspected malpractice at an early stage and in the right way. Examples of such malpractice would be fraud, falsification of records or results, harassment or bullying of employees, collusion, price fixing or any other illegal activity. This policy is designed to allow employees to raise such concerns freely without fear of discrimination or recrimination. We would rather that the matter is raised when it is just a concern rather than wait for proof. The procedure is not intended to deal with personal issues: these can be addressed under CABI’s grievance procedures. This ‘whistle blowing’ procedure is primarily for concerns where the interests of others or of CABI itself are at risk.<\/p>\n We are committed to making continuous improvements in the management of our environmental impact as part of our goal of developing a sustainable organisation. We will work to promote environmental care and awareness with an emphasis on the need to reduce energy consumption, and to manage our carbon footprint.<\/p>\n CABI’s environmental policy<\/a><\/p>\n Read\u00a0CABI’s UK annual carbon report<\/a><\/p>\n CABI has stepped up measures to ensure its research with genetic resources from around the world can be shared with others to improve yields in global agriculture while at the same time supporting the conservation of biodiversity.<\/p>\n CABI, in complying with the\u00a0Nagoya Protocol\u00a0<\/a>on\u00a0Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) has created a team of CABI ABS ‘Champions’ in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America to liaise with host countries so CABI can carry out its work in compliance with local needs.<\/p>\n Read CABI’s policy on\u00a0Access and Benefit Sharing<\/a><\/p>\n The Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) is a\u00a0coalition that was initiated by the G20. Its main focus is\u00a0to facilitate\u00a0capacity development for agricultural innovation in tropical countries. CABI has been actively involved\u00a0in developing the\u00a0Common\u00a0Framework\u00a0<\/a>to which we and other development organisations will adhere.<\/p>\n As part of the CABI-led Plantwise programme we have developed\u00a0Plantwise policies<\/a>\u00a0that cover the international transfer of biological specimens for identification, pest reports, use of plant clinic data, personal data protection, the use of pesticides, engaging agro-input suppliers and fundraising<\/p>\n To fulfil\u00a0its mission CABI must be a truly knowledge-based organization. We will ensure that the knowledge we generate and the information and data we collate and communicate is shared with as wide an audience as possible through open content, open processes and open infrastructure.\u00a0 Our vision for 2020 states that ‘we will be providing supporting data and scientifically validated information for most of the world’s major strategic initiatives in agricultural and environmental development’, and these policies support that vision.<\/p>\n CABI’s knowledge management policies<\/a><\/p>\nAnti-fraud<\/h4>\n
Risk management policy<\/h4>\n
CABI’s project and programme gender strategy<\/h4>\n
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<\/figure>\nCABI’s workplace gender strategy<\/h4>\n
CABI policy and guidelines for proper scientific conduct in research<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\nCABI’s Modern Slavery statement<\/h4>\n
Intellectual property rights<\/h4>\n
Money laundering policy<\/h4>\n
Bribery<\/h4>\n
Whistle blowing policy<\/h4>\n
Environmental policy<\/h4>\n
Access and Benefit Sharing<\/h4>\n
TAP Common Framework<\/h4>\n
Plantwise programme policy<\/h4>\n
Knowledge management<\/h4>\n
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<\/figure>\nDesignated fund<\/h4>\n