Supplier and Partner Standards

Purpose and scope

This Statement sets out the standards expected of suppliers, creators, production partners, advisers, consultants, commercial partners and other persons or organisations engaged by or working with B&R.

It applies to the provision of goods, services, access, content, production, consultancy, events, introductions, technology, logistics and other commercial support.

These standards do not replace a written contract. Where a contract imposes a higher or more specific obligation, the contractual obligation shall apply.

Lawful conduct

Suppliers and partners must conduct their activities lawfully and must comply with the laws and regulations applicable to the relevant work.

They must not knowingly engage in fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering, sanctions evasion, tax evasion, misleading advertising, unlawful discrimination, harassment, abuse, exploitation or any other unlawful conduct.

A supplier or partner must notify B&R promptly if it becomes aware of any matter that may materially affect the legality, security, reputation or proper performance of the relevant engagement.

Accuracy and representations

Suppliers and partners must provide accurate information concerning their identity, authority, capability, experience, availability, pricing, audience, ownership, rights and relevant relationships.

They must not misrepresent results, credentials, audience composition, engagement, media value, commercial performance or the nature of any relationship with B&R or another party.

Any material change affecting a representation previously made must be disclosed without undue delay.

Reputation and brand alignment

Suppliers and partners are expected to consider the effect of their conduct on B&R, its clients and other associated parties.

B&R may decline, suspend or terminate an engagement where conduct, content, association or public information creates a material legal, ethical, reputational or brand-safety concern.

This may apply whether or not the conduct directly relates to the services being provided.

Confidentiality and information security

Suppliers and partners must protect confidential, commercially sensitive and personal information received in connection with their work.

Information must be used only for the agreed purpose and must not be disclosed to another person without appropriate authority.

Where a supplier or partner processes personal data on behalf of B&R or a client, it must comply with applicable data protection law and any written data-processing terms. It must maintain appropriate technical and organisational security measures and notify B&R promptly of any suspected or actual data breach.

Intellectual property and usage rights

Suppliers and partners must ensure that they own or control, or are properly licensed to use, all material supplied to B&R or used in connection with an engagement.

They must not provide material that infringes copyright, trade marks, design rights, moral rights, privacy rights, publicity rights or other third-party rights.

Usage rights, ownership, licensing, exclusivity, approvals and permitted territories must be recorded clearly in the relevant agreement. No supplier or partner may assume that payment alone grants unrestricted rights.

Financial dealings and improper influence

Suppliers and partners must disclose any commission, referral fee, rebate, benefit, ownership interest or other financial connection that may reasonably affect independence or create a conflict.

They must not offer, request or accept a bribe, secret commission, improper inducement or undisclosed benefit in connection with B&R, its clients or any commercial opportunity.

Hospitality and gifts must be reasonable, proportionate, lawful and incapable of creating a material obligation or improper influence.

People and working conditions

Suppliers and partners must not use forced labour, slavery, servitude, human trafficking, child labour or exploitative working practices.

They must provide a working environment that is safe, lawful and free from harassment, abuse, intimidation and unlawful discrimination.

Where a supplier or partner uses subcontractors, it remains responsible for ensuring that the relevant standards are communicated and appropriately monitored throughout its supply chain.

Events, productions and public-facing work

Any person involved in an event, production, campaign or public-facing activity must comply with agreed instructions concerning safeguarding, privacy, consent, health and safety, access, confidentiality, publication, content approval and brand representation.

No image, recording, statement, endorsement, publication or public communication may be released beyond the agreed scope without the required authority.

Monitoring and remedies

B&R may request reasonable information or documentation to assess compliance with these Standards.

A failure to comply may result in corrective action, additional conditions, suspension, withholding of work, termination of the relevant relationship, recovery of losses or referral to an appropriate authority.

B&R reserves the right to act immediately where there is a serious concern involving unlawful conduct, fraud, safeguarding, data security, reputational risk or the protection of a person.