Be responsible stewards in the use, protection, and management of GMCR’s assets and resources

We are each responsible for the protection and efficient use of GMCR's assets and resources, which include intellectual and physical property, manpower, supplies, consumables, products and equipment. We all share the duty of seeing that GMCR funds are spent in a fiscally responsible manner and that our resources are used for legitimate business purposes. Employees should be aware that GMCR maintains the right to access, review, and monitor any information transmitted, received or stored using our electronic equipment, with or without a employee’s or third party’s knowledge, consent or approval.

Business gifts and entertainment are meant to create goodwill and sound working relationships. GMCR does not offer or solicit gifts, entertainment, or favors of any value unless it is consistent with our principles and in the best interest of the company. All of us should avoid situations where our customers, suppliers or other stakeholders are in a position to feel obligated to make a gift, provide entertainment, or do personal favors in the course of conducting business with GMCR. No one should accept gifts, cash, or entertainment that may be construed as a bribe, kickback or violation of any law. Please use discretion, moderation, and good judgment when gift-giving and entertainment are options.

Further, no employee should use GMCR's property, information, or his/her position in the company for personal gain, or to compete or to prepare to compete with the company. No one should take personal advantage of opportunities or potential opportunities that properly belong to GMCR, or are discovered in the course of employment or directorship, without first obtaining consent from a direct supervisor, Human Resources or in the case of executive officers and directors, the Board.