To ensure their understanding of this responsibility, in 2002 GSK introduced a certification process around the world for managers at the vice-president level and above.

Certification requires these managers to sign a statement confirming their awareness of their obligations to implement the company Code of Conduct and policies. This includes confirming that:

• They know they are personally obliged to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and GSK’s corporate and local policies and procedures.
  
  
• They accept their responsibility to put in place appropriate measures to ensure that the people under their supervision are aware of their own obligations.
  
  
• All people under their supervision have received copies of, or have access to, the GSK Code of Conduct and other GSK policies, and understand their responsibilities.

In 2002, around 700 managers – all those at vicepresident level and above – completed certifications. We believe this process will further support the dissemination and awareness of GSK ethical standards and the Code of Conduct and their importance to thousands of other GSK employees who, in the course of their daily activities, must work in line with the law and GSK policies.