Code of Conduct

IMEX’s values around Code of Conduct include, but are not limited to, the following:

IMEX acknowledges its responsibility to respect human rights. In our Company we are committed to ensuring that people are treated with dignity and respect and that our operations and services are conducted in a safe, responsible manner respecting the health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers. We are committed to abiding by international human rights principles. IMEX complies with applicable international and local legal requirements in the countries in which we operate.

Respect in the Workplace

IMEX is committed to upholding the highest level of professionalism towards suppliers, freight forwarders and customers, with a focus on excellent communication through strong teamwork. We work together to build trust and solve important problems. We encourage collaboration, innovation and action with integrity.

IMEX has a core focus on:

  • Working cooperatively, contributing to groups with ideas, suggestions, and effort

  • Clear and friendly communication (both giving and receiving)

  • A sense of responsibility in carrying out our various roles

  • Respect for different opinions, customs, and individual preferences

  • The ability to participate in group decision-making

  • Instilling a sense of care in our practices

Teamwork and Professionalism

Honesty and Fairness in Business Relationships

IMEX does not condone bribery or corruption in any form. We are strongly committed to the highest standards of ethical business practice and our compliance with Australian and offshore laws is compulsory and an internal (not only external) requirement. IMEX adheres to the Australian Criminal Code Act 1995 (Commonwealth), the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.K. Bribery Act and other applicable bribery and anti-corruption laws prohibiting payments, and even offers to make payments or provide items of value, to governments or government officials or other persons acting in a business capacity for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business for any person or company.

At IMEX we:

  • conduct all business in an honest and ethical manner;

  • are committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships;

  • do not permit the making of any inappropriate promises, gifts or excessive hospitality to Foreign Public Officials in order to achieve unfair advantage or benefit; and

  • resist any efforts made by others (including suppliers, customers or clients) to unfairly affect any official decision making process in order to achieve unfair advantage or benefit.