We share a commitment to doing the right thing, without fail at every level of our organization. In our most recent employee survey in 2006, employee responses regarding ethics and integrity within the company were overwhelmingly positive – ranking second only to safety.

Our Ethics and Compliance office produces our Code of Business Conduct, to which all employees must adhere to when conducting company business. To reinforce our commitment to the code, employees at all levels of the company must complete ethics and compliance training to qualify for annual bonus compensation. In 2007, 100 percent of employees earned their certificate of compliance.

Every year, employees are also required to disclose any possible conflicts of interest or business relationships that might appear to be a conflict of interest.

The Ethics and Compliance office also manages several ways for recording, investigating, and resolving employee complaints and inquiries. In addition to a Web site and the Ethics and Compliance phone lines, we also have a toll-free, 24-hour hotline managed by a third-party that guarantees employees a way to report concerns with complete anonymity and without fear of retribution.