Performance with Integrity is a fundamental value that supports all our corporate values. We act in good faith, are reliable and comply with all laws, rules, directives and regulations applicable to our activities – in all areas, at all times. We comply with our internal policies and ensure implementation. We expect our business partners to comply with the law, to adhere to ethical business practices, and to observe our standard requirements concerning labour, health, safety, environmental protection and management systems.

We strive to ensure, and ask our business partners to work towards ensuring, that our products do not contain Conflict Minerals that have been sourced from mines that support or fund conflict within the Democratic Republic of Congo or adjoining countries named in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of the United States of America.

We comply with the internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance internationally acknowledged principles and reject child labour and any form of forced labour. We protect associates from unfair or unethical working conditions and any unsafe working conditions. We treat our associates fairly, equally and respectfully. Likewise we expect our associates to demonstrate respect toward each other and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination in particular due to their race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, origin, political or trade union activities or owing to their age, gender or any disability.

We seek to create an inclusive work environment where associates regardless of their background can contribute fully. We appreciate the diversity of society, languages, cultures and lifestyles.