We are periodically asked to read the Code and acknowledge that we have done so and that we will comply with it. However, our Code is primarily a useful resource for each of us to refer to time and again, whenever we have a question about a particular policy or ethics and compliance topic.
Our Code
How to Use the Code
A Useful Resource
Organization
To help make the Code more relevant to our day-to-day activities, it is divided into sections that correspond to our key stakeholder groups:
- Our People
- Our Customers
- Our Business Partners
- Our Company
- Our Communities
Risk Topics
Within each of these sections, there are sub-sections describing the ethics and compliance risk topics that come into play when dealing with each of the stakeholder groups. Each risk topic includes the following:
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Our Principle
A high-level statement of what we believe.
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Why It Matters
The business rationale for following the guidance in that section.
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How We Live Our Values
A brief list of expected behaviors.
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Understanding
Additional information to bring clarity to the topic.
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Know the Code
Real life scenarios we may face on the job.
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Learn More
Links to relevant policies, training, and other resources.
Navigation
In order to make the Code as user-friendly as possible, there are a variety of ways for you to navigate the Code and find the information you are looking for.
- Navigation bar: Select the section and sub-section
- Next button: (at bottom of each page) Click through each page
- Index: (at top, near right) Browse list of topics
- Search: (at top, far right) Type in key words