Ethics

...For our Communities
We strive to be a trusted and valued community partner by improving the quality of life in the areas in which we live and work. What we do:

• Safeguard the environment and our natural resources.
• Be good corporate citizens.
• Support organizations that improve the environment and provide environmental education, while encouraging employee volunteerism.
• Refer to the Focus on Integrity and Inclusion section of the Code of Conduct for further guidance.

...For our Competitors
We practice fair, open, and honest competition. What we do:

• Obtain information fairly and legally.
• Treat competitors with respect.
• Promote open and vigorous competition.
• Refer to the Competitors section of the Code of Conduct for further guidance on the following topics:
  Gathering Competitive Information
  Antitrust
  Price Fixing
  Territorial Allocation
  Customer Allocation
  Bidding
  Monopolization
  Vendor or Customer Boycotts
  Trade Associations and Industry

...For our Customers

Our customers are the reason we are in business. Engaging our customers while meeting their needs and expectations is essential to our success. What we do:

• Provide quality products and services.
• Meet or exceed expectations.
• Communicate honestly and fairly.
• Refer to the Customer section of the Code of Conduct for further guidance on the following topics:
  Advertising
  Bribes and Kickbacks
  Commercial Customers: Contracting
  Commercial Customers: Gifts
  Commercial Customers: Entertainment
  Government Customers: Contracting
  Government Customers: Gifts and Entertainment

...For our Employees

The key to our company’s success is creating trust and respect for each other. We are a workplace where the contribution of every employee is valued. What we do:

• Respect the dignity of each individual.
• Listen openly to concerns and suggestions.
• Approach disagreements with an open mind.
• Follow the laws and rules that govern our business.
• Report criminal activity and serious misconduct immediately.
• Refer to the Employee section of the Code of Conduct for further guidance on the following topics:
  

  Mutual Respect Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and Inclusion Harassment Safety Scavenging Workers’ Compensation Quality Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Workplace Violence Privacy Confidential Information Conflicts of Interest

  Personal Business Relationships Organizational Relationships Personal Relationships Corporate Opportunities Outside Employment Use of Company Assets Accepting Gifts Accepting Entertainment Accuracy of Books and Records Retention and Disposal of Records and Documents Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks Inside Information and Securities Trading Use of Electronic and Computer Technology

...For our Government and Regulatory Agencies

We work closely with government regulators so that our operations and business practices are lawful. What we do:

• Comply with both the spirit and letter of the law.
• Conduct our interactions with honesty and integrity.
• Refer to the Government and Regulatory Agencies section of the Code of Conduct for further guidance on the following topics:
  Lobbying
  Hiring Part-time Elected Officials
  Political Activities
  Political Contributions
  Regulatory Compliance
  Regulatory Agency Investigations, Inspections, and Requests for Information

...For our Shareholders

Our shareholders own our business. We must keep their respect and trust. What we do:

• Manage our business ethically and profitably.
• Protect company property and information.
• Communicate regularly through established channels.
• Refer to the Shareholders section of the Code of Conduct for further guidance on the following topics:
  Performance
  Company Information and Communications
  Communication

...For our Suppliers
We maintain good relationships with our suppliers. What we do:

• Select suppliers fairly and objectively.
• Deal honestly and straightforwardly in contract negotiations.
• Work with our suppliers to honor our commitments.
• Avoid actions that may show poor business judgment.
• Refer to the Suppliers section of the Code of Conduct for further guidance on the following topics:
  Choosing Suppliers
  Contract Negotiation
  Supplier Diversity
  Supplier Information