Policies Portal
At BT, we are dedicated to conducting business with the highest ethical standards, operating legally and responsibly across the globe. Our commitment to integrity is embedded in every aspect of our operations, and we expect the same from our suppliers. All suppliers are required to adhere to the strict ethical guidelines set out in the Supplier Charter and comply with relevant laws and regulations. By upholding these principles, we aim to build trust and maintain a responsible, sustainable business network.
Further guidance to be read along with the Supplier Charter
Policy Archive
Policies listed were effective from the 1st day of the Month shown (unless otherwise stated).
| Anti-Bribery and Corruption |
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| ABC Standard (Effective from August 2016 to August 2017) |
| ABC Standard (Effective from October 2017 to August 2020) |
| ABC Standard (Effective from October 2020 to August 2021) |
| ABC Standard (Effective from September 2021 to February 2022) |
| ABC Standard (Effective from March 2022 to September 2024) |
| ABC Standard (Effective from October 2024 to March 2025) |
| BT Marks and Branding |
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| BT Marks & Branding Policy (Effective from March 2018 to March 2025) |
| BT Supplier Security Requirement |
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| BT Security Requirement V2.0 |
| BT Security Requirement V3.0 |
| BT Security Requirement V4.1 |
| BT Security Requirement V5.0 (Effective from 7th November 2022 to 16th April 2023) |
| BT Security Requirement V5.1 (Effective from 17th April 2023 to 30th November 2023) |
| Business Management System |
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| Business Management System (Effective from May 2019 to March 2025) |
| Climate Change |
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| Climate Change (Effective from August 2023 to March 2025) |
| Conflicts of Interest |
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| Conflicts of Interest Standard (Effective from October 2017 to November 2018) |
| Conflicts of Interest Standard (Effective from December 2018 to February 2019) |
| Conflicts of Interest Standard (Effective from March 2019 to March 2020) |
| Conflict of Interest Standard (Effective from April 2020 to September 2022 ) |
| Conflict of Interest Standard (Effective from October 2022 to March 2025) |
| Confidentiality |
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| Confidentiality Policy (Effective from March 2018 to March 2025) |
| Data Privacy |
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| Data Privacy (Effective from March 2020 to March 2025) |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility |
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| Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard (Effective from October 2017 to August 2020) |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard (Effective from September 2020 to December 2023) |
| Gifts & Hospitality |
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| Gifts and Hospitality Standard (Effective from November 2016 to February 2018) |
| Gifts and Hospitality Standard (Effective from March 2018 to November 2019) |
| Gifts and Hospitality Standard (Effective from December 2019 to December 2020) |
| Gifts and Hospitality Standard (Effective from January 2021 to March 2022) |
| Gifts and Hospitality Standard (Effective from April 2022 to September 2024) |
| Gifts and Hospitality Standard (Effective from October 2024 to March 2025) |
| Health, Safety and Environment |
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| Health, Safety & Environment (Effective from September 2023 to February 2024) |
| Insurance Requirements |
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| Insurance Requirements (Effective from October 2018 to March 2025) |
| Operational Equipment Power and Environment |
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| Operational Equipment Power and Environment (Effective from May 2022 to March 2025) |
| Payment and Invoicing |
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| Payment and Invoicing Policy (Effective from October 2018 to November 2024) |
| Product Stewardship |
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| Product Stewardship (Effective from May 2022 to March 2025) |
| Software Developers - Gen AI Technology |
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| Software Developers_Gen AI Technology (Effective from October 2023 to January 2025) |