The World Bank Institute estimates that around the world, US$1 trillion is paid in bribes every year. In government procurement, the amount lost due to bribery is at least US$400 billion per year worldwide. Fluor has long been recognized as a leader in the fight against corruption.
Corruption cannot be addressed solely by governments and NGOs. Fluor believes international business must play a decisive role, which is why the company is a global leader in battling bribery and corruption that unfortunately still permeate much of the engineering and construction industry.
World Economic Forum's Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI)
Fluor helped found, and continues to lead, the World Economic Forum's Partnering against Corruption Initiative (PACI). Led by Fluor Chairman and CEO Alan Boeckmann, PACI is the only global, business-driven, multi-industry anti-corruption initiative. By joining PACI, businesses commit to adopting zero-tolerance policies toward bribery and corruption and maintaining programs that guide the behavior of employees, agents, suppliers, contractors, and joint-venture partners.
Today, there are more than 140 PACI signatory companies from the global energy, engineering and construction, mining and metals, professional services, food and beverage, chemicals, consumer goods, logistics and transport, insurance, and health care industries.
Transparency International
Fluor has long had a strong relationship with Transparency International (TI) with which Fluor worked to found PACI. Since 2005, Fluor has also provided financial support to TI through the Fluor Foundation.
The Global Anti-Corruption & Training Program [PDF, 80KB]
Fluor is working closely with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on anti-corruption measures. Boeckmann is honorary chair of the group's Global Anti-Corruption Education & Training (ACET) Program.
"Ethicana" Video
The centerpiece of ACET is "Ethicana", a movie about corruption in the global construction industry – what it is, how it takes place, and what can be done about it. Subtitled in 15 languages, "Ethicana" includes a HD-DVD dramatization of typical bribery situations on construction projects as well as classroom discussion topics, train-the-trainer instructions, and employee/student takeaway materials.
''Ethicana", filmed in part at Fluor's corporate headquarters, will be provided to businesses, public agencies, and universities worldwide, along with other substantial and comprehensive anti-corruption training materials – free of charge. It is expected that this movie will be seen by thousands of engineers, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and college students. Fluor Foundation provided the lead gift of $100,000 to help underwrite the movie and develop accompanying training materials.
Fluor's Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy [PDF, 21KB]
Remarks by Fluor Chairman and CEO, Alan Boeckmann, at the ECOA 2007 Annual Business Ethics and Compliance Conference, Los Angeles, September 26, 2007: "Beyond Passive Compliance: A Proactive Approach to Reducing Corruption" [PDF, 32KB]
| "This is an issue we're absolutely passionate about. Corruption has a corrosive impact on market opportunities and the general business climate. It deters investment, curbs economic growth and sustainable development, distorts prices and undermines legal and judicial systems," says Boeckmann. "Regrettably, this situation is endemic in many areas of the world. It is our responsibility and obligation to our stakeholders and the global community to do what we can to mitigate this challenge." |
| Fluor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alan Boeckmann received the American Society of Civil Engineer's Outstanding Projects and Leaders Award for Management in 2007. "Not only has Alan contributed to the advancement of the civil engineering profession," said ASCE President Dennis Martenson, "he has also taken an important stand against corruption on a global scale, contributing to the improvement of the world's health, safety, and economy." |