PDCL_Code of Conduct

Advisory missions of employees, within their field of activity and during their working hours,
require the superior’s consent and will be undertaken on behalf of PDCL. Exceptions are to
be formally laid down in writing. Employees engaged in other paid employment or business
must take approval from the HR Department, in addition to approval from the department
supervisor.
4.6 Information: Openness in the dissemination of information and in decision making is the
norm for all employees within the organization. Information obtained during employment is
not to be used for personal gain or benefit, nor is it to be passed on to others who might use
it in such a way.
4.7 Use and protection of assets: Employees must adhere to high ethical standards and good
business practices, including the careful use and protection of any PDCL assets: financial,
physical, know‐how, etc.
4.8 Conflict of interest: Employees must take sufficient care to separate business from private
spheres. They must immediately reveal conflicts of interest to their superior and resolve them
in a manner that is objectively verifiable by and understandable to all parties involved.
4.9 Drugs and Alcohol: Our position on substance abuse is that it is incompatible with the health
and safety of our employees, and we don’t permit it. Consumption of alcohol within PDCL
premises is banned. Illegal drugs in our offices or at sponsored events are strictly prohibited.
If a manager has reasonable suspicion to believe that an employee’s use of drugs and/or
alcohol may adversely affect the employee’s job performance, or the safety of the employee,
or others in the workplace, the manager may request an alcohol and/or drug screening. A
reasonable suspicion may be based on objective symptoms such as the employee’s
appearance, behaviour, or speech.
4.10 Financial Integrity and Responsibility: A core PDCL value has always been to spend
money wisely. When you submit an expense for reimbursement or spend money on PDCL’s
behalf, make sure that the cost is reasonable, directly related to company business, and
supported by appropriate documentation. Similarly, each time you enter into a business
transaction on PDCL’s behalf, there should be documentation recording that agreement,
approved by the relevant department head. Before you sign something make sure you are
authorized to do so, and that you have studied the contract and understand its implication.
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