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Code of Ethics - EthicsPoint

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CSX Corporation <strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ethics</strong>The Right Way With Our ShareholdersWe have an important duty to act in the best interests <strong>of</strong> the Company’s shareholders. We benefitour shareholders by safeguarding and extending the useful life <strong>of</strong> Company assets and by makingbusiness decisions with the Company’s best interests in mind.Fair DealingEach <strong>of</strong> us is expected to deal fairly with the Company’s customers, suppliers, competitors,and employees. We must never take unfair advantage <strong>of</strong> anyone through manipulation,concealment, abuse <strong>of</strong> privileged information, misrepresentation <strong>of</strong> facts, or any other unfairpractice.Conflicts <strong>of</strong> InterestWe have a duty to work for the Company’s benefit and not allow personal intereststo conflict with this objective. A conflict <strong>of</strong> interest can arise when you take actions orhold interests that may make it difficult to perform your work objectively and effectively.Conflicts <strong>of</strong> interest also arise when either you or a friend or family member receiveimproper personal benefits as a result <strong>of</strong> your position.Outside Activities and Financial InterestsWe need to ensure that our personalactivities do not conflict with our dutyto CSX. Neither you nor an immediatefamily member should hold a financialinterest or accept employment froman entity doing business with CSX if itwould conflict with the performance <strong>of</strong>your duties. Similarly, you should not take any business action related to CSX for personalbenefit, or for the benefit <strong>of</strong> a family member or friend, without approval from the LawDepartment.References:• Purchasing & Materials Policies• Conflicts <strong>of</strong> InterestCorporate OpportunitiesWe have a duty not to take unfair advantage <strong>of</strong> Company business opportunities. You mustnot:• Take opportunities for yourself that are discovered through the use <strong>of</strong> corporateproperty, information, or position.• Use corporate property, information, or position for personal gain.• Compete with the Company.CSX <strong>Ethics</strong> Information Hotline 1-800-737-166317

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