MarketOne’s Code of Conduct signifies commitment to ethical corporate citizenship. We demonstrate this commitment through transparent and responsible management of our social, environmental, and ethical programs and initiatives. MarketOne is a global company and we practice corporate social responsibility everywhere we conduct business. This code of conduct is not intended to replace or supersede employee handbooks issued within each office’s jurisdiction. Rather, the Code of Conduct is supplementary to local policies, and describes MarketOne’s corporate position on codes of conduct.
We expect our employees, representatives, agents, and suppliers (together “party” or “parties”) to be equally committed to the highest standards of business behavior. If a party fails to meet the requirements of this Code of Conduct, MarketOne will review the nature of the violation and proceed with an applicable disciplinary proceeding, or in the event of a supplier, may make a determination to not award new business or to terminate an existing agreement(s).
Parties, in all of their activities, will operate in full compliance to all laws, rules and regulations of the countries in which they operate and will conform to the following Code elements:
This Code is not intended to create new or additional rights for any third party. In the event of any duplication with local laws and regulations, the tighter requirements will apply.
MarketOne’s own Code of Conduct requires our employees to uphold the highest ethical
standards. In addition, our procurement values encompass:
MarketOne is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Katrina Wilkins, HR Manager at (781) 663-0700, or kwilkins at marketone.com.
MarketOne is committed to respecting human rights in everything we do. We support universal human rights including those identified in the following:
We manage our operations consistent with these standards. Parties are required to comply with all similar standards everywhere they operate or where our products are sold. We prohibit any party from any involvement relating to any human rights abuses including, but not limited to, the below:
Additionally, MarketOne may require certain suppliers to develop a compliance plan with the following components and certify compliance as follows:
Compliance Plan
Employees, Contractors, and representatives of MarketOne communicate and transact with Customers, Prospects, Partners, Vendors and other 3rd parties every day. It is expected that all such interactions are free of corruption, bribery, and kickbacks. Relevant laws designed to control corruption, bribery and kickbacks include:
As a company, we will not tolerate, permit, or engage in any form of corruption, extortion, or bribery; whether we are working with government officials or individuals in the private sector. Each of us at MarketOne has a duty to ensure these laws are followed, and any real or suspected violation must be promptly disclosed to company management. Here are some definitions:
Conflict of interest is about transparency and disclosure. As part of our commitment to transparency, MarketOne must avoid conflicts of interest. All employees, Contractors, Suppliers and Partners should disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest relating to activities working for our clients or with our Partners, negotiating with prospects, and any other 3rd Party. Some examples of situations that could create conflicts of interest include:
If you believe you have, or may have, a conflict of interest with an outside Party, you must disclose this to HR or company management.
As an employee, contractor, or supplier of MarketOne, you have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that protects confidential information of not just MarketOne, but also of Clients and Partners. It is vital that you adhere to the provisions of the agreement for the protection of all Parties.
As a MarketOne employee or contractor, you may have access to material, non-public information about MarketOne’s Clients or Partners. Information is material if a reasonable investor would consider it important in deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a company’s securities. You must never buy or sell securities while in possession of material, non-public information or provide that information to others who might trade on it.
MarketOne expects employees to meet all applicable environmental requirements for all company activities and services, including legal requirements, standards, and voluntary commitments to which MarketOne subscribes. We are also committed to reducing environmental impacts and conserving natural resources by using sustainable business practices, and therefore employees are required to demonstrate environmental leadership in the following:
Employees are required to prevent pollution, manage water use and dispose of waste safely and responsibly. This includes programs to:
MarketOne is an equal opportunity employer. As such, MarketOne offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. These opportunities include all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, job placement, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, advancement, and termination.
Our employees and suppliers are expected to adhere to both the spirit and the letter of this MarketOne policy. The exercise of rights protected by applicable country, state and local equal employment opportunities laws such as filing complaints, participating in investigations, compliance reviews and related administrative proceedings, and lawfully opposing unlawful practices under these laws is protected activity for which harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination will not be tolerated.
Employees are welcome to report questionable behavior or a possible violation of this Code of Conduct to MarketOne. Additionally, they may contact the Global Human Trafficking Hotline as noted below.
You are encouraged to work with your primary MarketOne contact in resolving your concern. If that is not possible or appropriate, please contact MarketOne via email at: hr@marketone.com.
MarketOne will maintain confidentiality to the extent possible and will not tolerate any retribution or retaliation taken against any individual who has, in good faith, sought out advice or reported questionable behavior or a possible violation of this Code of Conduct.
Please contact the Trafficking Hotline at 1-844-888-FREE or its email address at help@befree.org.
https://www.sec.gov/spotlight/foreign-corrupt-practices-act.shtml
http://www.oecd.org/corruption/oecdantibriberyconvention.htm
https://www.transparency.org.uk/our-work/business-integrity/bribery-act/