Corporate citizenship at Falconbridge means linking the demand for a sustainable and healthy society to our business objectives.
We base every business decision on an ethical standard that takes into consideration:
- human rights
- a living wage for employees worldwide
- a diverse workforce with attainable upward mobility
- respect for indigenous rights
- environmental improvement and transparency
- a commitment to sustainable communities in areas where we operate
We believe that the community, not the economy, is the starting point of economic life. For a community to be sustained, all members must be recognized and treated with respect – consumers, employees, shareholders, the community at large and corporations.
Our Code of Ethics (PDF – 94 KB) puts into words how our business is, and should always be, conducted. It acts as a guideline in everything we do, from obeying laws that govern our business conduct to promoting human rights. Acting within these core values, we will be able to meet our goals and remain competitive while maintaining our integrity and corporate reputation.
Falconbridge Limited Code of Ethics
Our Code of Ethics, comprising our Core Values and Corporate Policies, is designed to govern the way we conduct business and make decisions.
The Core Values are intended to articulate the essence of what it means to be part of Falconbridge. They define who we are and what is fundamental to being part of our organization.
The Corporate Policies deal with specific issues and provide a road map as to how we expect employees to navigate through them.
Falconbridge is committed to operating in accordance with the Code of Ethics. The integrity, reputation and well-being of Falconbridge ultimately depend upon the individual actions of each one of our employees. Falconbridge expects each employee to comply with the Code of Ethics in both word and spirit.
Core Values - Accept responsibility and be accountable for our actions
- Honour our agreements and commitments
- Respect and promote human rights in all our dealings
- Exercise our corporate power fairly and in an even-handed manner
- Treat everyone with whom we deal fairly, honestly, and with dignity and respect
- Conduct our business in an environmentally responsible manner and in accordance with the principles of sustainable development
- Make our decisions based on objective and appropriate criteria, free from improper influences, and ensure that we do not attempt to improperly influence the decisions of others
- Obey all laws governing the conduct of our business
- Operate in all countries in accordance with the principles and standards we apply to our domestic activities
- Manage our business for the benefit of all shareholders
- Take into account the effects of our actions on all stakeholders
- Communicate to all our stakeholders in an honest and straightforward manner
- Carry out our activities in a socially responsible manner that benefits the local communities in which we operate
- Work with our employees to create work environments that are safe and healthy
- Select and treat our employees in a fair and equitable manner
- Establish a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and hostility of any kind
- Respect the privacy of our employees and their families
- Encourage our employees to take responsibility for their work, to be flexible and open-minded, to find enjoyment and satisfaction in their work, and to be proud of our Company
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