global code of conduct
Our global code of conduct is the foundation of everything we do.
It details our core values of integrity and ethical behavior that define Ashland’s way of doing business. It applies to all employees, officers, and members of the Board, and it guides us on how to carry out our daily activities in accordance with our values and applicable laws and policies.
We have zero-tolerance policies for the use of child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, or land-grabbing practices. We refuse to do business with subcontractors, business partners, and suppliers who engage in these practices. We expect all relevant third parties to hold themselves to similar standards when acting on Ashland’s behalf. Ashland takes appropriate measures when we believe third parties have not met our expectations or their contractual obligations.
When doing business with a third party, Ashland has a formal process in place to initiate the due diligence review process. This process is required prior to entering or renewing a contractual relationship with a person or entity supporting Ashland’s international business operations.
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Ashland manages our business ethics and compliance by ensuring:
- secure, confidential, third-party whistleblowing mechanism through Ashland’s Global Speak Up Line
- annual training of all employees on our Code of Conduct
- the assignment of a Chief Compliance Officer who oversees adherence to the Code in all business operations
- all ethics incidents are investigated thoroughly and disciplined accordingly
- ethics and compliance policies are available to all employees
- an ethical culture is maintained, where employees feel comfortable speaking up about their concerns without fear of retaliation
