Anti-Corruption Anti-Bribery Anti-Fraud Policy

The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Fraud Policy establishes a zero-tolerance approach to financial misconduct. It defines various forms of corruption, outlines reporting mechanisms via a Compliance Officer and a dedicated hotline, and mandates strict disciplinary actions and legal reporting for violations. The policy applies to all staff, board members, and funded partners who lack their own equivalent policies.

• SEforALL maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption, bribery, and fraud, requiring all staff, Ambassadors, and Board representatives to act with integrity and transparency. Individuals found engaging in actual or attempted misconduct face disciplinary action, including potential dismissal, and are typically reported to law enforcement for criminal prosecution.
• The policy defines several specific types of misconduct: 'Grand' corruption (affecting high levels of an organisation) and 'Petty' corruption (small exchanges or favours); bribery (including facilitation payments and improper gifts); embezzlement, theft, and fraud; misuse of funds; and extortion.
• The policy is mandatory for all individuals working for or on behalf of SEforALL, regardless of payment status, including staff, consultants, interns, secondees, junior professional officers (JPOs), volunteers, Ambassadors, and Administrative Board members. It also extends to funded partners who do not possess their own anti-corruption policy.
• Reporting of suspected wrongdoing is managed by the Compliance Officer (who is also the Lead Human Resources). Reports should be in writing and can be submitted via email (compliance@seforall.org), by mail to the Vienna office, or anonymously through a dedicated hotline (hotline@seforall.org). If the Compliance Officer is involved in the concern, reports are escalated to the Chief of Staff, the CEO, or the Administrative Board.
• SEforALL provides protections for whistleblowers who act in good faith, ensuring they are not harassed, bullied, or victimised. The organisation commits to keeping the reporter's identity confidential unless disclosure is required by law. Conversely, individuals who make malicious allegations known to be untrue may face disciplinary or legal action.
• To prevent fraud and corruption in procurement, SEforALL implements 'Know Your Service Provider' due diligence, which includes tender processes, reference checks, and screening against ineligible vendor databases such as those provided by USAID (e.g., US Dept of Treasury, UN designee list).
• The Human Resources department is tasked with implementing the policy, providing training, and conducting in-depth background checks on new staff using a subscription-based agency to ensure they have no financial-related criminal records. The policy is subject to review every three years.

APA

Sustainable Energy for All (n.d.). Anti-Corruption Anti-Bribery Anti-Fraud Policy. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2020-11/Anti-Corruption-Policy-SEforALL.pdf

Chicago

Sustainable Energy for All. Anti-Corruption Anti-Bribery Anti-Fraud Policy. n.d. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2020-11/Anti-Corruption-Policy-SEforALL.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforallndanticorruption, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{Anti-Corruption Anti-Bribery Anti-Fraud Policy}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2020-11/Anti-Corruption-Policy-SEforALL.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }