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from the American Standard Code of Conduct and Ethics
I know that the people of American Standard are committed to preserving and enhancing our integrity and reputation. That’s why we’ve had such great support for our company values. Those values are the basis for this Code of Conduct and Ethics. The code provides more details that will help you apply our values. It outlines standards for behavior in specific situations and gives you practical guidance. Why is it necessary to publish this information? Two reasons. First, most of the standards outlined here are based in law, and we face serious trouble as a company and as individuals if we violate them. For this reason, I emphasize that compliance with these standards is mandatory and violations of them will result in more serious consequences, including termination of employment. Second, this code will be a welcome source of help to each of us in the complex world we work in. We all want to do the right thing, but the right thing isn’t always obvious, especially in a company the size of ours that operates in many different countries and cultures. The guidelines you’ll find in the code will help you make the right decision. And if you ever find yourself in the difficult position of questioning whether a situation at your business location is consistent with the company values, the code will help you reach people in the company who are ready to help. Please read our Code of Conduct and Ethics carefully, and review it regularly. With your commitment, it will be an important tool to help us achieve our mission to be the best in the eyes of our customers, employees and shareowners.
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About the Code of Conduct
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Integrity is vital for any corporation, but integrity comes from actions, not words. It comes from the conduct of all our people — our directors, officers and employees and our suppliers and contracted service providers. It takes years to build a reputation for integrity and that reputation can be destroyed in a heartbeat, as some companies, once highly respected, have recently learned. 