Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics sets out the principles for action that guide employees in their conduct under all circumstances and in all countries. It should help them to take decisions and encourage them to consult their line managers and legal departments when in doubt. It institutes a whistleblowing system.   Translated into 15 languages, the Code of Ethics has been progressively sent out to all Bouygues group employees.   > Download the Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics: the key points

Bouygues expects all Group employees to uphold the following core values in the workplace:

1. strict application of laws, regulations and internal standards, in particular with regard to the protection of health, safety and the preservation of the environment;
2. respect for employees, in particular by complying with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the fundamental principles of the International Labour Organisation;
3. honesty, equity and transparency towards clients, shareholders and partners;
4. accuracy and reliability of internal control, the accounts and financial information;
5. compliance with the rules that ensure free competition, and rejection of corruption in all its forms, in particular those prohibited by the OECD;
6. loyalty to the company, in particular by avoiding conflicts of interests, breaches of confidentiality and all prohibited stock market transactions involving listed Group shares;
7. a team spirit for intra-Group relations;
8. protection of Group assets, in particular by refraining from all personal use;
9. an ongoing desire to ensure quality and sustainable development;
10. political neutrality of the company, in particular by avoiding contributions to the financing of political activities.

(Updated: September 2008)