ECC’s policy is to conduct its business responsibly, with integrity and with respect for the interests of all those affected by our operations.

As a minimum this requires compliance with the law in every country in which we operate. Legal compliance alone, however, is not enough. In many areas ECC expects ethical and behavioral standards, which go well beyond the minimum legal requirements.

No book of rules can prescribe exactly how we should deal with every possible situation but this Code of Conduct aims to provide clear guidance in a number of key areas. If you are uncertain how to apply the guidance or face an issue which these guidelines do not address, you must speak to your manager.

If at any time you believe there has been, or is likely to be, a breach of this Code of Conduct - whether it involves yourself or others - you should inform your manager immediately. If for any reason you feel unable to inform your own manager you should speak to another senior manager or Member of the Board, or the President of the Board. As there may sometimes be circumstances in which people feel uncomfortable raising issues directly with their managers we plan to provide a confidential "whistleblowing" mailbox facility in the kitchen facilities, which you will also be able to use. We want to encourage open discussion of these issues and no one will be disadvantaged as a result of raising in good faith any concerns about compliance with the Code.

Our ambition is to be the leader in our industry and to operate at all levels of excellence in everything we do - including our standards of business conduct. This is not an easy challenge and it is up to all of us to be vigilant. If we base the way we do things on this Code of conduct - and remember the key words responsibility, integrity and respect - we will protect our reputation, optimise our long-term success and build a business in which we can all take pride.

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