Our Code of Conduct: Connected by Integrity
Purpose of the Code
Our Code shows us how to live our values through actions and behaviors. It aligns those values with our policies to ensure that we do what is right and comply with all applicable laws. Following our Code sets each of us on the path to behaving lawfully and with integrity. This is how we sustain our strong culture of ethics and compliance at HARMAN.
How to Use the Code
We encourage you to use our Code as a practical guide: to identify potential wrong doing or business or compliance risks, make ethical decisions, and do the right thing. We urge you to read it and to come back to it when you have questions or concerns, or need more information about a particular topic.
The best place to start is the navigation bar at the top of the page. From there, you can click on any of the headings to find the topic you are looking for.
The Code is divided into seven sections. The first section covers general information about:
- Our Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values
- Our Code of Conduct
The next five sections cover specific ethics and compliance risk topics aligned with our Values:
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Inclusion
- Teamwork & Respect
- Excellence
The final section, Staying Connected, offers further resources and guidance, including contact information for speaking up.
To Whom Does Our Code Apply?
Our Code of Conduct applies to all employees, regardless of level, function or location. We also expect contractors, consultants, vendors, agents and distributors to act consistently with our Code.
What Happens If We Don’t Comply?
Violating the Code will result in disciplinary action, including, where appropriate, termination of employment. Some Code violations could lead to civil or criminal sanctions, as well as financial penalties and/or reputational harm. We should always be cautious and report any behavior or situation that does not uphold our values and Code.