Our Code of Ethics
A Message from
is committed to unyielding integrity and high standards of business conduct in everything we do, especially in our dealings with our suppliers, contractors and consultants. Since 2007, people have created a valuable asset: the company’s reputation for integrity and high standards of business conduct. That reputation, built by many people over several years, depends on upholding it in each business transaction we make. bases its business relationships on lawful, efficient and fair practices, and expects other businesses to adhere to applicable legal and regulatory requirements in their business relationships, including those with their employees, their local environments, and . The quality of our business relationships often has a direct bearing on the quality of our customer relationships. Likewise, the quality of our suppliers’ products and services affects the quality of our own products and services. At we do the right things right because it is the right thing to do; it is also good business. , Perseverant Pursuit of Perfection.
(represented by its employees) has made a commitment to the following:
- Obey the applicable laws and regulations governing business conduct worldwide.
- Be honest, fair, and trustworthy in all of business activities and relationships.
- Avoid all conflicts of interest between work and personal affairs.
- Foster an atmosphere of fair employment practices.
- Strive to create a safe workplace and to protect the environment.
- Sustain a culture where ethical conduct is recognized, valued, and exemplified.
- Always adhere to the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all contacts on behalf of .
- Never offer bribes, kickbacks, or other improper payments to any customer, government official, or third party.
- Understand and follow applicable international trade control and customs laws and regulations.
- Never acquire, use or disclose individual information in ways that are inconsistent with privacy policies.
- Maintain secure business records of information.
- Only do business with suppliers that comply with local and other applicable legal requirements.
- Follow applicable laws and government regulations covering supplier relationships.
- Promptly report any red flags or potential issues that may lead to a breach of regulatory compliance.
- Never propose or enter into any agreement or understanding with a competitor to fix prices, terms and conditions of sale, costs, profit
margins, or other aspects of the competition for sales to third parties.
- Do not propose or enter into any agreements or understandings with customers restricting resale prices.
- Conduct activities in compliance with all relevant environmental and worker health and safety laws and regulations.
- Ensure that all new product designs or changes or service offerings are reviewed for compliance with guidelines.
- Use care in handling hazardous materials or operating processes or equipment that use hazardous materials to prevent unplanned releases into
the workplace or the environment.
- Report to management all spills of hazardous materials; any concern that products are unsafe; and any potential violation of
environmental, health or safety laws, regulations or company practices or requests to violate established safety and health procedures.
- Protect access to facilities from unauthorized personnel.
- Create and maintain a safe working environment.
- Financial, business or other non-work related activities must be lawful and free of conflicts with one’s responsibilities to .
- Follow all generally accepted accounting principles, standards, laws and regulations for accounting and financial reporting.
- Financial statements and reports prepared for or on behalf of must fairly present the financial position, results of operations, and/or
other financial data for the periods and/or the dates specified.