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Our Code of Conduct

We conduct our business in line with the values and principles set out in our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct was introduced in 2000 and provides a common reference document concerning business principles and rules of individual behavior for all employees.

Our Ethical Values

In his introduction to the Code of Conduct, Christophe de Margerie states that the shared ethical values and principles that motivate employees’ day-to-day undertakings are critical to Total’s growth and long-term viability. He then goes on to highlight three core values:

Respect, the source of sustainable, trust-based operations and relations.
Responsibility toward others and in our jobs.
Exemplary behavior, which underpins the internal and external credibility of our actions and initiatives.

Our principles

In order for these values to have a meaningful impact, a number of business principles must be applied:

Application

These principles produce tangible achievements, through specific application processes and internal control procedures. Their real-world application is one of Total’s most critical challenges.

Our reference documents

These corporate values and principles are inspired by internationally recognized documents:

The principles of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The key conventions of the International Labour Organization.
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
The principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

Ethics Committee

In addition, the Code of Conduct describes the composition, scope of work and procedures of the Ethics Committee , which was created alongside the Code to oversee our ethical business principles. It also provides employees with confidential assistance in resolving any questions related to the application of the Code of Conduct.

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