Privacy & Policy

The way we do business worldwide LBCS conducts business ethically, honestly and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This applies to every business decision in every area of the company worldwide.

• The following principles guide LBCS business practices:

• Honesty—Demonstrate honesty and high ethical standards in all business dealings.
• Respect—Treat customers, partners, suppliers, employees, and others with respect and courtesy.
• Confidentiality—Protect LBCS confidential information and the information of our customers, partners, suppliers, and employees.
• Compliance—Ensure that business decisions comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Your Responsibilities and Obligation to Take Action

• Everything we do is a reflection of LBCS, We expect you to :

• Follow the Policy. Comply with the letter and spirit of LBCS Business Conduct Policy and all applicable legal requirements.
• Speak up. If you see or hear of any violation of LBCS Business Conduct Policy, other LBCS policies, or legal or regulatory requirements, you must notify either your manager, People Team, Legal, or Business Conduct.

Reporting a Concern :To report a concern or ask a question about LBCS Business Conduct Policy, you can contact Business Conduct by phone, email, or web form. For contact details, visit the Business Conduct website or the Resources section at the end of this policy.

No Retaliation : LBCS will not retaliate—and will not tolerate retaliation—against any individual for reporting a good-faith concern or complaint to a manager, People, Legal, Business Assurance and Audit, Finance, or Business Conduct, or for participating in the investigation of a concern or complaint.

Your Rights as an Employee : You are permitted to speak freely about your wages, hours, and working conditions, including information about harassment, discrimination, or any other conduct you have reason to believe is unlawful, and nothing in this Policy, or any LBCS policy, should be interpreted as being restrictive of your right to do so.

Human Rights : LBCS is committed to respecting internationally recognized human rights. LBCS approach to respecting human rights is based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the global standard on business and human rights.

Workplace Behaviors

Drugs and Alcohol : LBCS cares about the health and safety of our employees. You are expected to comply with LBCS guidelines regarding alcohol, drugs, and smoking, whether it is in the workplace, at LBCS -sponsored events, or while conducting LBCS business. You are not permitted to be under the influence of any legal or illegal drug that impairs your ability to perform your job, and employees are prohibited from manufacturing, soliciting, distributing, possessing, or using any illegal drugs or substances in the workplace, or while working. Use good judgment and keep in mind that you are expected to perform to your full ability at work.

Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) : LBCS is committed to protecting the environment, health, and safety of our employees, customers, and the global communities where we operate. LBCS EH&S team provides guidance on how to conduct your job while meeting or exceeding all applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements. Use good judgment and always put the environment, health, and safety first. Work proactively with the EH&S team to anticipate and manage EH&S risks in a timely manner.

Harassment and Discrimination : LBCS is dedicated to maintaining a creative, diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment, and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of employees or non-employees with whom we have a business, service, or professional relationship. This applies to all interactions where you represent LBCS, including interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and applicants for employment. For more information, see the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and People policies for your region. If you believe you have been harassed or discriminated against, or have witnessed such behavior, visit Reporting a Concern. We encourage you to report the incident using any avenue with which you feel most comfortable, including your LBCS manager, People Support, your People Business Partner, or Business Conduct.

Money Laundering: Money laundering occurs when individuals or organizations try to conceal illicit funds or make those funds look legitimate. Money laundering is illegal and strictly prohibited by LBCS. In certain countries, we are required to report suspicious activity. If you deal directly with customers or vendors, the following examples may signal potential money laundering:

• Attempts to make large payments in cash
• Payments by someone who is not a party to the contract
• Requests to pay more than provided for in the contract
• Payments made in currencies other than those specified in the contract
• Payments from an unusual, nonbusiness account
• Transactions forming an unusual pattern such as bulk purchases of products or gift cards or repetitive cash payments

Protecting LBCS : Protecting LBCS ’s Assets and Information You play a key role in helping us protect LBCS . Assets include LBCS proprietary information (such as intellectual property, confidential business plans, unannounced product plans, sales and marketing strategies, and other trade secrets), as well as physical assets such as cash, equipment, supplies and product inventory.

• Watch what you say. Being aware of where you are, who is around you, and what they might see or overhear is an important way we all protect LBCS secrets.

• Protect our assets Keep track of the assets and information LBCS has entrusted to you, and prevent loss, misuse, waste, or theft.

• Set an example. Model behavior that protects our assets and information at all times.

• Set an example. Model behavior that protects our assets and information at all times.

We live up to our responsibilities

Our commitment to doing business ethically includes respecting privacy, protecting information, and safeguarding assets.

Respect privacy, confidentiality and keep our data secure

We respect and protect the confidential and personal information we hold on behalf of our clients, our associates, and third parties. We collect and handle confidential and personal information in accordance with applicable laws and take measures to maintain it securely in accordance with our corporate policies.

Safeguard company and client assets :

We use company and client technology properly.

When using client systems and technology, know and follow all contractual obligations. Be familiar with LBCS Acceptable Use Policy.

We safeguard company and client assets from misuse, abuse, unauthorized disclosure and theft.

We safeguard company and client assets – including physical property, intellectual property, and confidential information (e.g. strategic and business plans; financial, sales, or pricing information; customer lists and data; vendor terms with suppliers; and promotional plans) – from misuse, abuse, and theft. Misuse includes sharing confidential information with associates who do not need to know it for their job responsibilities and disclosing confidential information outside the company without authorization.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and do not misuse their confidential information.

We obtain appropriate approvals before accessing or using third-party software, data, information, graphics or systems. Our associates do not use confidential information from their prior employers or our competitors.