Business Ethics

Copeland and its affiliates and subsidiaries are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards when working with customers, suppliers, governments, the public, and each other. All Copeland employees adhere to these standards and contribute to a culture of transparency, fairness and accountability within the organization.

The Copeland Ethics and Compliance Program has the following primary guidance documents: 

• Employee Code of Conduct handbook, which outlines the responsibilities of all employees.
  • Executive Officer Supplement, which addresses the special responsibilities of the company's executive officers.
  • Directors Supplement, which addresses the special responsibilities of members of the company's Board of Directors.
• Supplier Code of Conduct, which address the responsibilities for all suppliers.
• Code of Ethics for Business Partners, which addresses expectations for all our vendors, suppliers and customers regarding ethical and business standards.
• Statement of Tax Principles, which describes Copeland’s approach to management of its tax affairs.
• Supply Chain Transparency and Modern Slavery Declaration-  Copeland statement on the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and United Kingdom Modern Slavery Act of 2015. Outlines efforts to address slavery and human trafficking in supply chain.
• Copeland Conflict Minerals Statement - This statement reflects our dedication to corporate social responsibility and underscores our belief that responsible business is not only good for our company but also for the world we share.