The purpose of the Code of Global Business Ethics and Compliance Standards program is to:
- Communicate the Columbian Values and standards of ethical business conduct to employees
- Inform employees of company policies and procedures regarding ethical business conduct
- Establish companywide processes to assist employees in obtaining guidance and resolving questions regarding compliance with the company's standards of conduct and the Columbian Values
- Establish companywide criteria for ethics education and awareness programs
Company Policy "Code of Global Business Ethics and Compliance Standards”
The policy applies to all employees of The Columbian Chemicals Company, including its subsidiaries, affiliates and all officers and directors of those entities.
Columbian will conduct its business fairly, impartially, in an ethical and proper manner, in accordance with the company's values and Code of Conduct, and in full compliance with all laws and regulations. In the course of conducting company business, integrity must underlie all company relationships, including those with customers, suppliers, and communities and among employees. The highest standards of ethical business conduct and compliance are required of Columbian employees in performance of their company responsibilities. Employees must not engage in conduct or activity that may raise questions as to the company's honesty, impartiality, or reputation or otherwise cause embarrassment to the company. Conduct that is prohibited under Columbian policy or does not comply with laws and regulations may not be accomplished on an employee's behalf by anyone outside the company.
All employees must sign and abide by the Columbian Code of Conduct, which requires that they understand the code, and ask questions, seek guidance, report suspected violations, and express concerns regarding compliance with this policy and the related procedures.
Management consisting of members of the Senior Management Team is responsible for ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures exist to help employees comply with Columbian expectations of ethical business conduct. The Columbian Company will administer ethics and compliance programs to promote its commitment to integrity and values as set forth in the Columbian values and Code of Conduct and to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. These programs will inform employees of company policies and procedures regarding ethical business conduct and help them to resolve questions and to report suspected violations.
How to Reach the Columbian Ethics Line
The Columbian Hotline listens to and acts on concerns expressed by employees and others about possible violations of company policies, laws, or regulations such as improper, or unethical business practices, and health, safety, and environmental issues. Employees are encouraged to communicate their concerns, as well as ask questions about ethical issues. The Hotline is available to all Columbian employees from anywhere in the company. It is also available to concerned individuals outside the company.
Ethics Hotlines:
- 888-504-7228 - North America
- 0800-892-1604 - Brazil
- 10-800-110-0737 – China (China Telcom South)
- 10-800-711-0795 – China (China Network Group)
- 0800-183-3645 - Germany
- 06-800-12-471 - Hungary
- 800-788605 - Italy
- 00798-1-1-004-9524 - Korea
- 00368-11-0129 - Korea
- 900-97-1092 - Spain
- 0808-234-8741 - United Kingdom (British Telecom)
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