At Emerald Performance Materials, it is vitally important that the way we conduct our business activities, and the manner in which we achieve our business objectives do not deviate from the principles of ethical conduct embodied in our fundamental values.
Our dealings with others inside and outside of Emerald Performance Materials are based upon mutual respect, open communications and unquestioned integrity. Integrity as a basic way of dealing with others is a fundamental value to Emerald Performance Materials. At an absolute minimum, each of us must comply completely with all applicable laws and regulations in every country in which we operate. Beyond compliance with laws and regulations, we require honesty, cooperation and openness in all of our professional relationships. Such behavior earns the trust and respect of our fellow employees, customers, suppliers, investors and our neighbors within the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to do what we say we will do; to guard against over promising and under performing; and to correct quickly any shortcomings.
Emerald’s Policy covers three areas related to the integrity of our business activities:
* Conflict of Interest * Ethics * Compliance with Antitrust Laws
No policy can spell out the appropriate moral and ethical behavior for every situation with which we will be confronted. Conduct must always be based on sound judgment, the use of expert counsel and most importantly, from our own conscience.
The Emerald Ethics Hotline can be used by anyone to confidentially report information concerning illegal or unethical conduct or business abuse:
· Emerald Ethics Hotline at 1-877-874-8416 any time, toll-free.
· Online reporting is also available 24 hours a day at www.emeraldhotline.com.
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