As a global company, we comply with laws of many different governments and agencies that regulate our activities. These laws may be more rigorous than those that apply to our nongovernment customers and suppliers, and they are intended to ensure the integrity, transparency, and fairness of our dealings with the public sector.
Government Interactions
Navigating Interactions With the Government
Our employees are expected to conduct our interactions with the government in a lawful manner, consistent with Our Values, and as such we will not engage in or:
- Tolerate any form of bribery, corruption, fraud, or misconduct
- Offer, provide, solicit or accept “anything of value” that could improperly influence or reward a government official or employee, or create a conflict of interest
Employee Responsibilities for Engaging with Government Officials:
- All communications and information provided to the government are truthful, accurate, complete, and timely.
- You must be authorized by appropriate management to represent the company in government submittals and communications.
- Do not make any false or misleading statements or omissions of material fact in our communications with the government.
- As required by law, cooperate with any government investigations, audits, or inspections and preserve any records that may be relevant or subject to a legal hold.
- Do not hinder or interfere with any government officials or agents in the performance of their duties or attempt to gain any improper advantage or access to confidential information.
- Any lobbying activities (e.g., advocating government policy) must be authorized and guided by a compliance and ethics resource, Government Affairs, or Legal.
- Do not provide “anything of value” to a government official without prior review and approval. Ensure you know our company’s independent review process.
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