Business Practices

Good ethics is good business. It generates pride in our company, allows us to focus on innovation and performance and builds trust, which is the essential factor in winning and keeping customers. Our Code of Ethics demands that we always account for our social responsibilities as global corporate citizens.

Fairness and Integrity

We go beyond the minimum standards of behavior required by local laws and regulations in the more than 35 countries in which we operate. Business must be judged against the benchmarks of fairness and integrity - whether or not a law is involved. Our commitment to extend to all aspects of our work, including:
 

• Providing high quality products and services
• Treating each other with dignity and respect
• Adopting stringent environmental practices and providing safe and healthy working conditions
• Being a responsible corporate citizen
• Dealing openly and fairly with our suppliers and competitors and competing in the marketplace solely on the merits of our products and services
• Using and investing the company's resources prudently