Here are five reasons why a business should implement an active  code of ethics

• Transparency is key in terms of serving customers and investors.

• The best way of encouraging ethical conduct amongst suppliers is through codes of conduct.

• Companies with active codes of ethics implementation throughout their business processes will increasingly gear their strategies towards "external" stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, business partners, investors and communities and therefore become more competitive.

• Increase in employee confidence

• Provides employees a framework of engagement, an opportunity to contribute to the larger social community. E2B values people for a lasting business.

• Meets the requirements of a professional image in a global business environment.

• Increasing interest from companies in this area.