U. S. Steel Canada Code of Ethical Business Conduct - EthicsPoint
U. S. Steel Canada Code of Ethical Business Conduct - EthicsPoint
U. S. Steel Canada Code of Ethical Business Conduct - EthicsPoint
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U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> forbids retaliation against anyone making a good faith report<strong>of</strong> suspected illegal or unethical conduct. For more information on the company’spolicies pertaining to the reporting <strong>of</strong> suspected illegal or unethical behavior, consultU. S. <strong>Steel</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> Policy 6006-C – Reports by Employees <strong>of</strong> Illegal or Unethical<strong>Conduct</strong>; U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> Policy 6007-C – Receipt, Retention & Treatment <strong>of</strong>Complaints Regarding Accounting, Internal Control & Auditing Matters, and relatedCompliance Tips.Our Ethics and Compliance Program and ResourcesThe <strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ethical</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>Conduct</strong> is an important component <strong>of</strong> U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>’sEthics and Compliance Program. Doing what’s right must be embedded in the way weconduct business. All <strong>of</strong> us should share the same commitment in promoting a positiveethical culture to maintain the long-term success <strong>of</strong> our company. Along with the <strong>Code</strong>,the Ethics and Compliance Program provides us with the following additional resources:Corporate PoliciesGoing directly to the policies that address our questions will provide us with guidanceon what is expected <strong>of</strong> us and will help us determine the right thing to do. Currentversions <strong>of</strong> all company policies are available on the U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> intranet home page.Compliance TipsU. S. <strong>Steel</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>’s Compliance Manager periodically issues tips on laws, policies, andother ethics and compliance issues. These tips are intended to raise our awareness andprovide guidance on what we must do to comply. The Compliance Tips Index providesa listing <strong>of</strong> current tips and is accessible on the U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> intranet home page. If youdo not have access to the U. S. <strong>Steel</strong> Intranet, contact your Ethics and ComplianceManager to obtain a copy <strong>of</strong> a tip.Assess the SituationI’m not certain that what I witnessedis illegal or unethical conduct. Whatshould I do?When in doubt it is best to reportyour concern. As a guide, askyourself.• Does it appear to be a violation<strong>of</strong> the company’s policies orprocedures?• Does it appear to be dishonest?• If I were doing this, would I beembarrassed to tell my familyor friends?• Could this harm the company inany way?If you answered yes to any <strong>of</strong> thesequestions, you should speak up andreport your concern.Do What’s Right 23