Treat all business contacts with respect, ensuring that all dealings are performed fairly and equitably.
Refrain from using your position of power to seek undue concessions.
Avoid doing business with companies that have been convicted of tax evasion, accounting fraud, or willful environmental pollution.
Avoid conflicts of interest
Refrain from peddling or misusing influence as well as borrowing from or lending to business contacts.
Refuse to give or accept money or valuable gifts. The only exceptions are for souvenirs and small gifts exchanged under generally accepted social practices.
Refuse requests for or offers of dining, entertainment, or other business courtesies beyond generally accepted social practices. In all cases, the policy and standards of the recipient’s organization must be fully respected.
Avoid misuse of company assets or information
Refrain from using or sharing internal information for personal gain.
Administer company funds responsibly and effectively.
Avoid using company supplies and facilities for non-business purposes.
Protect confidential information
Scrupulously protect confidential knowledge and information.
Immediately forward important knowledge and information to appropriate personnel.
Refrain from distorting facts or disseminating false information.
Create a culture of mutual trust and respect
Avoid offensive verbal, physical or visual behaviour.
Respect individual privacy and avoid assaults on character.
Break down organizational barriers and create an atmosphere that fosters cooperation.
Respect social norms and reputations
Set the example for volunteer service in local communities.
Avoid any conduct that might damage the good name and reputation of the company or fellow employees.
Refrain from using position to benefit a particular political party or non-profit organization.
Establish a culture of ethical excellence
Adopt the Code of Conduct as your personal value and conduct standard.
Immediately report violations of the Code of Conduct on your part or that of others, to your supervisor or the Corporate Ethics Team.
Identities of those who have witnessed ethical violations will remain confidential, and they will be fully protected from possible retaliatory action.
Code of Conduct standards may be clarified or added when necessary to address emerging issues.
