We deal fairly and ethically with suppliers and other third parties. Across all relationships, we follow this Code, and we hold others accountable for acting with integrity as well.
Teamwork & Respect
Working with Suppliers and Other Third Parties
Our Commitment
Why It Matters
We cultivate relationships built on mutual respect and integrity. When dealing with third parties, we always act with professionalism and respect for their people, business, products and information.
We expect third parties to act consistently with our Code. If we hire or work with third parties, we must ensure that they know and meet our standards.
How We Work with Suppliers and Third Parties
- Treat third parties according to the high ethical standards described in the Code.
- Discuss our ethical standards with third parties who support you. Be sure they know and do what’s expected.
- Perform due diligence to ensure the third party’s behavior aligns with this Code before having HARMAN enter into a new relationship.
- Never take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment or any other unfair practice.
- Don’t take or dishonestly use competitively sensitive information from or about a third party.
- Don’t offer improper inducements to a third party.
- Consult with the Legal & Compliance Department when entering into or navigating a sensitive contractual relationship with a third party.
Making Connections:
Third Parties and Improper Inducements
- A contractor, consultant, vendor, agency, distributor or other non-employee who works with HARMAN
- Customers, competitors or suppliers of HARMAN
Persuading or attempting to persuade someone to do something through illegal or unethical means, such as bribery.