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Third Party code of conduct - Maersk Drilling

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A.P. Moller - <strong>Maersk</strong> Group march 2011 2/11Legal ComplianceIn addition to this Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct we expect our Suppliersto respect all applicable laws and regulations andprevailing industry standards.In case there are different standards set forth in this Code<strong>of</strong> Conduct compared to national laws or other applicableregulations or standards, we expect the Suppliers to worktowards higher or more stringent requirements.We expect our Suppliers to address any conflicts betweenthis Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct and applicable laws and regulationsto A.P. Moller - <strong>Maersk</strong>, in order to jointly establish themost appropriate course <strong>of</strong> action.Code <strong>of</strong> ConductResponsible Business BehaviourWe expect our Suppliers to <strong>conduct</strong> business in an ethicaland lawful manner and act with integrity and in compliancewith all applicable laws including anti-trust laws.Anti CorruptionWe expect our Suppliers to avoid participation in orknowingly benefit from, any kind <strong>of</strong> corruption, extortionor bribery. Consequently, the Supplier may not <strong>of</strong>fer,promise, authorise or give anything <strong>of</strong> value to any public<strong>of</strong>ficial in any country, or to any business partner, in orderto gain any improper business advantage <strong>of</strong> any kind. Inaddition, the Supplier may not solicit or accept any form<strong>of</strong> bribe from any person.Working and Employment ConditionsHealth and SafetyWe expect our Suppliers to provide a safe and healthyworking environment for all their employees. An employeeis an individual who works part time or full time,under an open or fixed term contract <strong>of</strong> employment,that may be oral or written. This applies to any companyprovidedaccommodation.Products LiabilityWe expect our Suppliers to exercise due diligence whendesigning, manufacturing, and testing products; In orderto protect against product defects which could harm thelife, health or safety <strong>of</strong> people, likely to be affected by thedefective product, or have an adverse impact on the environment.We expect our Suppliers to have effective health andsafety management systems that ensure, among otherthings:• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Compliance with customer requirements.• Management <strong>of</strong> hazards and risks associated withits operations (risks and hazards are identified andcontrolled).We expect our Suppliers to continuously work to reduceand mitigate health and safety risks in the workplace. Weexpect our Suppliers to educate, train and protect all employeesfrom any harm arising from workplace activities.Respectful TreatmentWe expect our Suppliers to not use, or permit the use <strong>of</strong>,corporal punishment or other forms <strong>of</strong> mental or physicalcoercion, sexual harassment or abuse, nor execute threats<strong>of</strong> such treatment.Use <strong>of</strong> Company Security ForcesWe expect our Suppliers to prevent its security guardsfrom excessive or uncalled for infringement on the libertyand security <strong>of</strong> others, by providing the necessary trainingon when to intervene in security-related situationsand how to use the minimal force necessary.A.P. Møller - mærsk A/S • Esplanaden 50 • 1098 københavn K • maersk.com

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