Our Code of Conduct

Committed to upholding the highest ethical standards

At Oxford Instruments, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all our interactions with our colleagues, customers, suppliers, and the stakeholders in our wider network. I firmly believe that how we run our business is as important as what we do.
Our purpose, our values, and our ways of working set out the principles which underpin our approach to operating in an inclusive, responsible, and sustainable way and with integrity at all times. Guided by these principles, this Code of Conduct makes clear our expectations of our employees and provides guidance on key areas.

Richard Tyson, CEO

The Board regularly reviews and updates the range of policies in place to support our Code of Conduct. Clear guidelines exist regarding the reporting and management of any perceived risk and all employees are made aware of and regularly reminded about Safecall, a fully independent, confidential service, where they can report any wrongdoing in the business.

This Code of Conduct applies globally to all Oxford Instruments employees and to anyone else working for us or on our behalf, including any contractors, consultants, agents and distributors we appoint. We expect our business partners to act with similarly high ethical standards.

Oxford Instruments does not make political donations.

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Our Policies include:

  • Anti-corruption and bribery
  • Business malpractice
  • Dissemination of information
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Environment
  • Health and safety
  • Human rights
  • Insider dealing
  • QA requirements for suppliers