Ethics and business conduct

One of the world’s pre-eminent professional services organisations. As professional advisers we help our clients solve complex business problems and aim to enhance their ability to build value, manage risk and improve performance. As business advisors we play a significant role in the operation of the world’s capital markets. We take pride in the fact that our services add value by helping to improve transparency, trust and consistency of business processes. In order to succeed, we must grow and develop, both as individuals and as a business. Our core values of Act with Integrity, Make a difference, Care, Work Toegether and Re-imagine the possible help us achieve this growth.

While we conduct our business within the framework of applicable professional standards, laws, regulations and internal policies, we also acknowledge that these standards, laws, regulations and policies do not govern all types of behaviour.

As a result, we also have a Code of Conduct for all PwC people and firms. This Code is based on our values and it takes them to the next level - demonstrating our values in action. The Code also provides a frame of reference for PwC firms to establish more specific supplements to address territorial issues.

Report questions or concerns regarding the conduct of our members/firm.

Contact our ethics officer

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PwC Code of Conduct

PwC’s Code of Conduct sets out what’s expected of us. It outlines our core principles—integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour. It shows how we should turn principles into actions and holds us accountable to always give our best. Watch the film to learn more.

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Our Code’s five major sections

Speak up

Speaking up when something doesn’t seem right shows our integrity and courage to do the right thing. We explore when and how to express concerns and report situations that don’t seem right.

Build trust in how we do business

We define what’s expected of us as professionals and uphold our reputation by maintaining professional standards, adhering to laws and regulations, and fulfilling ethical obligations—all while delivering high quality, innovative work.

Build trust in how we use information

We respect the privacy and confidentiality of information of our clients, our people and others we do business with. We protect personal and confidential information in all forms, and we don’t misuse it. We exercise good judgement on social media. 

Build trust in our communities

We focus on how we present ourselves to the world and markets we operate in. We aim to earn the trust of our stakeholders by demonstrating care, openness and honesty, and by maintaining a strong focus on ethics and quality.

Build trust with each other

Trust is essential to working effectively with our colleagues and serving our clients. It begins with each of us treating each other with care, courtesy, dignity, fairness and respect. 

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Hans Hashagen

Hans Hashagen

Risk Assurance Services Leader, PwC Namibia

Tel: +264 61 284 1063

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