King code

King 1

Stressed importance of responsible corporate behavior

King 2

Gives guidelines on corporate management principles

King 3

Sets out the principles relating to integrated reporting

King 4

Focuses on application of the code

Transparancy

Being honest and open

Responsibility

A business must be responsible for its decisions and actions

Accountability

The obligation of a business to be answerable for its actions and decisions

Fairness

A business should make judgements free from discrimination or dishonesty