At any level takes a leadership role in modeling exemplary behavior in ethical business conduct. Leaders lead the way.
Ensures that every new or transferred employee receives a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the Business Ethics toll-free phone number.
Provides appropriate training for employees on business ethics issues. Employees are trained on ethics.
Monitors and ensures compliance with this core policy by employees and others who do business on behalf of the company. Code compliance is monitored.
Deals effectively with business ethics concerns that arise in the business units.
Supports protection from retaliation for employees who report or supply information about, or assists in an investigation into a business conduct or ethics concern. We do not permit retaliation against employees.
Periodically certifies compliance with this Code. Any false certification, even if directed by a supervisor, will be dealt with severely.