We Put Integrity in Action When...
WE AVOID AND MANAGE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Separating personal interests from company business builds trust.
- We avoid activities that create, or even appear to create, a conflict of interest.
- We recognize that conflicts of interest arise when personal, family or other relationships make it hard to fairly represent Caterpillar.
- We understand roles involving company spending, hiring or access to confidential information carry a higher risk of conflicts of interest.
- We only exchange gifts and entertainment that are reasonable in value and comply with all laws and our policies and procedures.
WE COMPETE FAIRLY
Fair competition is fundamental to free enterprise.
- We observe antitrust and competition laws where we do business.
- We avoid arrangements with competitors, dealers, distributors, suppliers and customers that restrict competition.
- We do not engage in discussion or agreements with competitors about price, terms of sale, quantities sold or allocating customers.
- We do not make agreements with other companies on wages, benefits or hiring.