4 Section 1 : Our Expectations and Values and Guiding Principles
We sustain a culture of integrity .
Our core values unite us as an organization and as a community of individuals . As employees of the Company , we are expected to live the values , use our best judgment , be accountable for our actions , and conduct business with integrity .
We live in times that are characterized by constant change , with new pressures and realities confronting us every day . To calibrate our ethical compass , we rely on our core values that are solid , enduring , and time-tested . This Code is a guide to help navigate our changing business environment .
Because we want our customers , suppliers , vendors , and others to understand how we do business and what to expect of us , this Code appears on the Company ’ s intranet and a hard copy will be provided , upon request , to your Human Resources / People & Culture Representative .
Our expectation of you is to not violate this Code or any policy of the Company , even if a supervisor directs you to do so . If you receive such a request , you should advise your supervisor that the request violates the Code or Company Policy . If your supervisor refuses to modify his or her request , you should contact your Human Resources / People & Culture Representative or utilize other reporting processes described in this Code immediately .
Failure to comply with any provision of this Code and any Company policy is a serious violation and may result in corrective action , up to and including termination of employment , as well as civil or criminal penalties . These consequences may apply not only to employees who commit misconduct but also to those who condone misconduct or seek to retaliate against those who report potential misconduct .
Our core values unite us as an organization and as a community of individuals . As employees , we are expected to live the values , use our best judgment , be accountable for our actions , and conduct business with integrity .