https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/avient-abac-english-200720.pdf
Offering anything of value should not be confused with reasonable and limited, lawful expenditures for gifts, business entertainment, and other legitimate activities directly related to the conduct of Avient’s business. 1 Importance of Compliance No matter where in the world we operate, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Laws apply to our business, including but not limited to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act.
Violations can result in damage to Avient’s reputation, severe penalties and jail time. 1 Refer to the Gifts and Hospitality section of the Avient Code of Conduct and our Gifts and Entertainment Policy to determine if your proposed expenditure is permitted.
For that reason, it is important Avient conducts due diligence on agents and other third parties both before and during the relationship.