It	sets	out	our	position	in	relation	to	 compliance	with	the	law,	adherence	to	ethical	standards	 and	its	commitments	to	those	with	whom	it	comes	in	 contact. Each	Group	company	and	its	employees,	regardless	of	 geographic	location,	are	required	to	apply	the	Code	and	 abide	by	the	particular	laws	and	practices	applicable	to	 their	industry	and/or	required	by	the	jurisdiction	in	which	 they	operate.