At BRP, we recognize that responsible governance requires a commitment to transparency and accountability throughout our organization, as well as effective structures, policies, standards, and communication.
As part of our new CSR25 program, we will continue to make sound strategic decisions, uphold high ethical standards, and conduct our operations in a sustainable manner with the support of our Board of Directors and executive management team.
In December 2022, we released a new version of our Code of Ethics entitled Driven by Integrity. New themes were included: data privacy, global trade compliance, relationship with third parties, product quality and safety, human rights, and community engagement. Filled with real-life examples, this completely overhauled, interactive document is easy to navigate and available in different languages to make it easier to understand.
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
To ensure BRP is protected from controversies related to political activities and complies with legal requirements concerning lobbying, the following tools and guidelines are in place:
Governance documents that clarify and set strict rules for political activities and engagements with government officials. These tools include our Code of Ethics and our corporate policies.
The BRP Public Affairs (PA) team, which acts as the guardian of the rules of engagement for government relations and advocacy activities, and conducts training for BRP teams on a regular basis.
Clear and strict guidelines to ensure that all government interactions, direct and indirect, comply with regulations for lobbying and requirements for disclosure.
BRP DOES NOT
• MEET OR HOST EVENTS WITH ELECTORAL CANDIDATES as an individual company.
• ASSOCIATE WITH ANY SPECIFIC POLITICAL PARTY in compliance with corporate policies.
THE PA TEAM
• CONDUCTS OR COORDINATES ALL ACTIVITIES aimed at influencing governments on policy-making.
• ACTS AS A FOCAL POINT to ensure consistency in government relations management, and provide guidelines to BRP staff.
• ENGAGES MAINLY WITH GOVERNMENT/ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CIVIL SERVANTS.