Code of Business Conduct - Ontario Power Generation

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Managers at all levels in the organization are accountable for: n n n n n n n n n Providing their employees with the necessary tools to understand and comply with their responsibilities under the Code of Business Conduct. Ensuring that all of their employees complete any required training on the Code of Business Conduct. Ensuring that all of their employees in Bands A to H complete the required confirmation sign-off on an annual basis. Reporting suspected violations to the Chief Ethics Officer, as part of due diligence, as soon as they are known. Taking appropriate management action to investigate and address known or suspected violations of the Code of Business Conduct. Ensuring that their employees complete a written declaration of any potential conflict of interest and addressing any issues in consultation with the Chief Ethics Officer. Being concerned, knowledgeable, and reliable counsellors to whom employees can comfortably go for advice. Maintaining confidentiality of the identity of the individual raising concerns to the extent permitted by law and the company’s ability to address the concern. Creating a work environment based on respect that encourages ethical behaviour. Each Enterprise Leadership Team member is accountable for: n n Monitoring compliance with the Code of Business Conduct within their organizations. Submitting an annual due diligence report to the Senior Vice President, People & Culture and Chief Ethics Officer that confirms all of their employees have completed all required training on the Code of Business Conduct, employees in Bands A to H have completed the annual confirmation sign-off, and all known violations have been reported to the Chief Ethics Officer. The Chief Risk Officer is accountable for: n Providing periodic independent assurance to the Board that the control environment and the Code of Business Conduct are operating effectively. 18 OPG Code of Business Conduct, August 2012
The Senior Vice President, People & Culture and Chief Ethics Officer is accountable, on behalf of the President and CEO, for: n n n n n n Ensuring that the corporate policy on the Code of Business Conduct is implemented within OPG. Preparing a Code of Business Conduct (the “Code”) for Board approval. Reviewing the Code of Business Conduct on a regular basis to ensure it continues to meet all relevant OPG standards and external business standards. Tracking and reporting all violations of the Code of Business Conduct to the President and CEO and the Compensation and Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors on an annual basis. Providing advice and guidance with respect to the provisions of the Code of Business Conduct. Ensuring that appropriate management action is taken to investigate and address known or suspected violations. The OPG Board of Directors mandate explicitly acknowledges its role for creating a culture of integrity throughout the organization. The Board has statutory obligations regarding conflict of interest as well as a separate procedure for disclosure. The Board is required to follow both provincial legislative requirements and guidance regarding specific types of conflicts and disclosure in their role as directors in the OPG Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedure. 19 OPG Code of Business Conduct, August 2012
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