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Sustainability (continued)
RWS CAMPUS
We have built and developed a programme to partner
with the academic world in order to grow and nurture
future localisation talent. RWS Campus launched in 2018,
harmonising and consolidating several existing initiatives,
to develop one global programme. In 2021, the existing
Trados technology university programme joined forces
with RWS Campus, to enhance the programme further
with free-of-charge Trados Studio technology for partner
universities. Over the years, we have progressed our
ambition to be a future talent incubator, to help bridge
the gap between the academic world and industry, as
well as to bring the benefits of translation technology to
universities and students. We have built a global footprint
in the academic world across markets. We are delighted to
offer our professional expertise to universities, lecturers
and students in line with their local requirements and
expectations.
700+
190+
university partners
worldwide, across
76 countries
interns across
26 countries
GOVERNANCE
RWS is committed to acting professionally, fairly and
with integrity in all our business dealings and does so in
compliance with the RWS Group Code of Conduct. We
take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption,
financial crimes and other violations against professional
integrity.
Key policies published on our website include:
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Board and committee composition
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CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
INDEPENDENT
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
THE BOARD
The operation of the Board is documented
in a formal schedule of matters reserved
for its approval, which is reviewed annually.
COMMITTEES
RWS has two specialised committees, the Audit
Committee and the Remuneration Committee.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee monitors the integrity of the
financial statements of the Company including but
not limited to its annual and half-yearly reports,
preliminary announcement of, and any other formal
announcements relating to, its financial performance,
and reviews and reports to the Board on significant
financial reporting issues and judgements which
those statements contain having regard to matters
communicated to it by the auditor.
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Remuneration Committee is responsible for setting
the remuneration policy for all Executive Directors
and the Company’s Chair, including pension rights
and any compensation payments. The Remuneration
Committee also recommends and monitors the level
and structure of remuneration for the Executive Team.
No Director or Senior Executive is involved in any
discussion or decision about their own remuneration.
Code of Conduct
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
Corporate Sustainability Statement
Environmental Policy
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
Harassment, Bullying and Victimisation Policy
Health and Safety Policy
ISMS Policy
Labour and Human Rights Policy
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
Supplier Code of Conduct
Whistleblowing Policy
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STRATEGIC REPORT
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
At RWS, the Chairman and CEO roles are separate. The
Chairman leads the Board and has overall responsibility
for corporate governance and promoting the values of
the Group, both internally to employees and externally
to the broader stakeholder group. The CEO manages
the day-to-day operations of the Group. As part of our
commitment to high standards of corporate governance,
the Board recognises the importance of having NonExecutive Directors who are independent in character and
judgement, and free from relationships which may affect, or
could appear to affect, their judgement.
