Creating a World of Light

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In our daily work, we encounter different tasks, decisions, and interactions with others.

Sometimes, it is easy to know what is right and what is wrong. But in other situations, the answer may not be so clear.

For example, what should we do if a customer offers us an expensive gift?
What should we do if we notice a colleague not following safety requirements? Should we speak up, or simply stay out of it?
What if we identify a potential conflict of interest in our work? Should we disclose it?
Or what should we do if we discover an error in a report or company information?

These may seem like ordinary workplace situations, but they can involve important issues related to integrity, ethics, and compliance.

This is why the Code of Conduct is so important.

The Code of Conduct is more than just a list of rules. It is not simply about telling us what we can or cannot do. More importantly, it provides a common set of values and principles to help us make appropriate decisions that are consistent with our company’s values, legal requirements, and commitment to integrity.

The Code covers many issues that are relevant to our everyday work, including conflicts of interest, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, respect in the workplace, discrimination and harassment, information and confidential data, the accuracy of company records, and workplace safety.

However, no document can predict every situation we may encounter. The Code cannot provide a specific answer to every possible question. This is especially true when we face a “gray area”—a situation where the right course of action may not be immediately clear, or where different values may come into conflict.

When you are unsure whether something is appropriate, take a moment to ask yourself:

Does this action reflect our company’s values and commitment to integrity?
Would I still believe this was the right thing to do if the situation became public?
If I am still unsure, should I seek guidance from my manager, Human Resources, Legal, or Compliance?

Remember, following the Code of Conduct is not the responsibility of any one department. It is a shared responsibility for all of us.

Each of us should become familiar with the Code, stay alert to potential ethical and compliance risks in our daily work, and speak up when we have concerns. When necessary, we should use the appropriate channels to seek guidance or report potential misconduct.

Putting the Code of Conduct into practice is not simply about “knowing the rules.” It is about bringing integrity, fairness, respect, and responsibility into our everyday work and every decision we make.

In this course, we will explore several real-world workplace scenarios to better understand the key principles of the Code of Conduct and learn how to think through ethical and compliance issues, make sound decisions, and take appropriate action.

Let’s start by understanding the Code of Conduct and learning how to put the right choices into practice every day.