Gifts & Entertainment — Government Officials — Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption
Our Customers and Partners
We Follow Our Gifts and Entertainment Guidelines
In this section, we'll cover:
Our Commitment
We use good judgment, discretion and moderation when giving or accepting gifts or hospitality in a business setting. We do not accept or provide gifts, entertainment or hospitality if the intent is to bias a decision or is in return for any business, services or confidential information.
Why It’s Important
Strong personal and professional relationships are important to our success. Gift giving and hospitality practices vary in different cultures. However, any gifts and hospitality given or received must be preapproved per the guidelines outlined in Jabil’s policies and comply with applicable laws.
How We Do the Right Thing
The following practices are never allowed:
- Giving or receiving gifts or entertainment during any bidding process (sales or procurement).
- Giving or accepting lavish or frequent gifts or entertainment.
- Giving or accepting gifts between supervisors and subordinates, except for token gestures or gifts of moderate value.
- Giving or accepting any gift of cash or a cash equivalent (gift cards, gift certificates).
- Giving or accepting any gift or entertainment that could be embarrassing or reflect negatively on our reputation or your reputation.
- Any gift or entertainment that violates the policies of the recipient’s organization.
- Giving gifts or entertainment of any kind to a government official without prior approval.
Doing the Right Thing – In Action
A supplier is offering to pay all expenses for me to attend a conference. Can I accept?
Anything of value that is offered to you by a supplier, customer or third party should be reasonable and customary and consistent with our gifts, entertainment & hospitality guidance in our Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and Anti-Commercial Bribery Guidelines. You should always disclose the offer to your supervisor and get prior approval before accepting. If you have a question, review the policy or seek guidance from the Global Ethics and Compliance Team.
Government Officials
Extra care needs to be taken when dealing with government officials. Complex rules govern the giving of gifts and entertainment to government officials (which includes employees of state-owned entities). What may be permissible for commercial customers may be illegal when dealing with the government.
- No gifts or other benefits, including entertainment, can be offered to government officials without prior approval.
- Any request made to an employee by a government official for a payment, other than legitimate taxes or fees, must be reported immediately to the Global Ethics and Compliance Team.
- If you have questions, contact the Global Ethics and Compliance Team.
Doing the Right Thing – In Action
During the holiday season I would like to give my customers and suppliers a gift. What is acceptable?
The gifts, entertainment & hospitality guidance in our Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and Anti- Commercial Bribery Guidelines provide reasonable and customary limits when giving gifts on behalf of the Company for every country in which Jabil operates. Any gift that exceeds the limit in the policy must be preapproved by the process outlined in the policy.
Find Out More
In the next section, we'll cover:
Choosing Suppliers — Business Partner Ethics — Supplier Code of Conduct