Our Code of Conduct is designed to serve as a guide for employees around the world. The Code provides a summary of company policies, regulatory requirements and business practices as well as information on how to obtain guidance or assistance with business issues and concerns. The Code works in tandem with our Company Principles and business policies to guide our decisions and activities on behalf of the Company.

Our Code of Conduct applies to all employees and officers of Arch Chemicals. The Code is also applicable to non-management directors in their capacities as members of the Arch Board of Directors.  In addition, all Arch businesses are expected to require independent contractors, consultants, agents and sales representatives who represent the Company to agree to the same high standards as Arch employees while working on Company business.

Compliance with Policies, Laws & Regulations
We operate in a global business environment. As a result, our worldwide business operations are subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America (U.S.) and other countries, states, municipalities and organizations such as the European Union. As an Arch employee, you are responsible for understanding and complying with all Company policies, laws and regulations that relate to your position.

In any situation where U.S. law conflicts with local laws or customs, it is imperative that you consult with the Legal Department before taking any action. In cases where local laws or customs are more restrictive than U.S. law or Company policy, you must follow the more restrictive law, custom or policy.

Employees who engage in international business must also understand and comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and similar anti-bribery laws and regulations in other countries where we do business. These laws make it a crime to directly or indirectly offer, promise or pay a bribe to a public official. For a full discussion of this topic as well as a definition of the term “public official,” please refer to the section on Anti-Bribery and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Duty of Fair Dealing
Arch employees should endeavor to deal fairly with our customers, suppliers, competitors and fellow employees.  Employees must not take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealings.

Waivers to the Code of Conduct
On rare occasions, circumstances may require a waiver of certain sections of the Code. In this event, such a waiver must be reviewed and approved in advance by the Corporate Ethics Officer.  As it relates to executive officers or the Board of Directors, any such waiver must be reviewed and approved in advance by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and promptly disclosed as required by law.

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