Technipfmc Code-Of-Conduct English
Technipfmc Code-Of-Conduct English
Our Code of
Business Conduct
English
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We are all responsible
Doug Pferdehirt
Chief Executive Officer
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Table of contents
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Introduction
What is TechnipFMC’s Code of Business Conduct? 4
What is our role? 5
What are our core values? 6
What should you do if you have a concern? 8
Will you get in trouble for reporting? 9
Our response to concerns 10
Getting trained on our Code of Business Conduct 11
Behavior at work 14
Fair employment practices and equal opportunity 15
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) 17
Human rights 18
Community involvement 19
Immigration compliance 19
Security 20
Anti-corruption 41
Gifts, entertainment, and hospitality 46
Donations and charitable contributions 49
Conflict of interest 50
Money laundering 53
Export controls and trade compliance 54
Competition and antitrust laws 56
Quality leadership 58
Political activities 59
Corporate image and brand 60
External communications 61
Social media 62
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What is TechnipFMC’s
Code of Business Conduct?
This Code of Business Conduct (our Code) is built on
our core values and foundational beliefs.
The Code describes the decision-making and behaviors
expected of you and of the company when dealing with
each other and our stakeholders. It is intended to give
you additional guidance to ensure that we do business
and conduct ourselves in a TechnipFMC way.
This Code works in conjunction with our policies
and procedures, which are published on our internal
website. Do not hesitate to refer to them when you
need a fuller explanation of TechnipFMC’s principles.
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What is our role?
Report Stop
Report behaviors that may violate Intervene, without hesitation, to stop
the guidelines set out in our Code any activity by others that conflicts
and our policies. with our policies or our Code.
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What are our core values?
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Our core values
Our core values are the drivers that guide how we act in a
distinctly TechnipFMC way, so we can deliver on our purpose
and achieve our vision. We bring our values to life through our
behaviors — specific, observable and measurable actions.
We learn from success and failure We embrace diversity of thought We seek to outperform
We learn from every step we take We welcome new ideas to unlock our We are focused on doing the job
to constantly progress and find shared potential — no one knows as right and aim to deliver beyond
better ways much as everyone the expected
Respect Sustainability
We treat everyone honestly, fairly, We act responsibly, always considering
and courteously our impact on the planet, people, and
communities in which we operate
As you read through our Code, you will see how the
foundational beliefs are tangibly embedded in each chapter.
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What should you do if
you have a concern?
If you are unsure how to resolve a situation, Are the actions legal?
ask yourself these questions:
You can report your concerns through any Your direct manager or someone
of these channels:
else in your management.
No matter what reporting channel you use, the Chief
Compliance Officer will receive the complaint and make
sure the information is collected and stored securely.
The Chief Compliance Officer or
anyone in Corporate Compliance.
Any officer of the company.
Your Human Resources
representative.
Your regional legal department.
An independent third party via the
dedicated reporting hotline.
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Will you get in trouble
for reporting?
TechnipFMC has a zero-tolerance policy on
retaliation against employees for reporting
suspected violations of our policies or Code
of Business Conduct.
We encourage employees and others to raise
questions and concerns to ensure that we are
leading by example.
Retaliation against anyone who makes a good-
faith report of possible violations of our Code
or policies, or cooperates with an investigation,
is strictly prohibited.
Report the details of retaliation to your
Regional Compliance Counsel, anyone in the
Corporate Compliance department, or to
the Chief Compliance Officer right away.
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Our response to concerns
Violating the Code, standards, Asking others to violate our Failing to report a known or
or policies. Code, standards, or policies. suspected violation of our
Code, standards, or policies.
Failing to cooperate honestly and Retaliating against anyone who Knowingly reporting a false
openly with an investigation of makes a report of a possible allegation of possible violation of
a possible violation of our Code, violation of our Code, standards, our Code, standards, or policies.
standards, or policies. or policies.
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Behavior at work 14
Fair employment practices and equal opportunity 15
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) 17
Human rights 18
Community involvement 19
Immigration compliance 19
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Behavior at work
Trust the team and do not accept any disparagement of Be open-minded, transfer our knowledge, and share
colleagues. Every achievement and every failure should information as needed, subject to TechnipFMC’s rules
be shared. on confidentiality.
We will maintain a culture of trust and mutual respect Create a positive work environment and report any
and dialogue throughout our business. We listen, harassing behavior.
motivate, and support others to achieve common
Foster an objective approach based on mutual respect to
objectives, and we value the contributions of others.
recognize each other’s contributions.
We do not tolerate any form of abuse or harassment and
Encourage your team to report any instance of harassment
will not tolerate any action, conduct, or behavior that is
such as physical or social isolation (silent treatment) or
humiliating, intimidating, or hostile.
indecent proposals for employment advantages.
Never
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Because we strive to create a positive work environment, Make sure your employment decisions related to
it is not uncommon for us to attract members of the same recruitment, selection, evaluation, compensation,
family to be our employees. development, etc., are not influenced by: race, color,
religion, gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual
We ensure that employment-related decisions are based on
orientation, marital status, or disability.
relevant qualifications, demonstrated skills, performance,
and other job-related factors.
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The key to HSE success is a strong culture where all Know and comply with the applicable health, safety, and
employees work together to prevent incidents and take environmental rules and regulations.
ownership of HSE, regardless of their position. A strong
Understand the risks related to a job and implement the
HSE culture relies on visible and effective leadership
required measures and actions to protect health, safety,
and communication of procedures that focus on actively
and the environment and prevent incidents before
managing risks present in execution of our projects.
beginning operations.
This drives a high awareness of our procedures and
empowers our people to get personally involved when Intervene if health, safety, or environmental rules are not
an HSE risk exists. duly respected, and stop an unsafe act or condition.
Human rights
TechnipFMC’s reputation is built on the personal behaviors Treat people with dignity and respect.
of our employees across the world. All of us must
Act without discrimination or prejudice.
understand and follow these principles:
Create an environment that is free from harassment.
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Community involvement
Our employees are encouraged to ensure that TechnipFMC Anticipate and minimize potential disruptions to
is a responsible corporate citizen in our communities. the community.
Immigration compliance
We are committed to making sure the employment,
travel, transfer, and residence of employees conform
to applicable immigration and employment laws.
We do not hire or recruit anyone not legally authorized Ensure that you have appropriate visas and other permits
to work in the country in which employment is sought. before traveling into a country.
Each of us is accountable for maintaining our immigration Ensure that you have the appropriate work permits
status in compliance with the laws of the countries in required to be an employee of TechnipFMC.
which we work.
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Security
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Security requires
the commitment of
everyone to ensure
the protection of all.
Protecting assets
and information
Protection of intellectual
property
Our know-how, technology, and execution are our
differentiation. This is the result of our ideas, our
techniques, and our processes. Collectively this
is called TechnipFMC’s intellectual property, or
confidential information. Our intellectual property
is embodied in our product offerings and becomes
the basis for the solutions that solve our clients’
increasingly complex requirements.
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We must all protect TechnipFMC’s patents, copyrights, Respect the patent rights of other parties when designing
trademarks, trade secrets, and other proprietary information our products or services.
and be very careful not to unintentionally or improperly
Protect confidential information entrusted to us by our
share our intellectual property.
customers, subcontractors, and suppliers with the same
At the same time, TechnipFMC must ensure that it respects care as TechnipFMC’s confidential information.
the intellectual property rights of others. We must comply
Follow our processes for identifying, capturing, and
with all laws, regulations, and contractual obligations
publishing information about our technical innovations.
regarding the valid intellectual property rights of others.
Disclosing new ideas too soon could jeopardize our
We are responsible for protecting third-party intellectual
ability to obtain patent protection for our innovations.
property that we are authorized to use, and therefore
we must all take the same care with our customers’, Execute timely patent disclosures, applications,
subcontractors’, and suppliers’ intellectual property as we and assignment documents required to protect our
do with our own. intellectual property.
To avoid these risks and to protect our intellectual property, Collaborate with caution. Sharing information about our
we must ensure that new products, software, processes, technology developments and innovations with others,
and services are reviewed for new inventions or trade even our customers, can erode our ability to protect
secrets, and that they do not infringe on the intellectual those innovations.
property rights of others.
Remember, your confidentiality obligations continue
after you leave TechnipFMC.
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ake accounting decisions based on TechnipFMC’s Creating records that are up to date, accurate, reliable,
financial standards and recognized accounting verifiable, and in line with applicable rules, laws,
standards. regulations, and company policies.
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peak to your Controller if you are uncertain of the Presenting fair, complete, accurate, timely, and
right way to record or report a transaction. understandable reports for internal and external users.
Inform your supervisor when you believe a record Safeguarding company assets to minimize risk of
or report does not accurately reflect the underlying financial loss.
transaction.
Developing and maintaining robust costing systems that
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eport any concerns or irregularities in auditing or provide high-quality financial information and support
internal controls first to your line manager. If you feel the company’s strategic management initiatives.
that this does not resolve the issue, consider using one
of the other reporting channels.
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e conscious of the confidential nature of the financial
information you handle. Do not give or grant access Falsify a report, document, or record, or make a
to confidential information to outsiders or use it for deliberately false or misleading entry in them.
personal gain. When in doubt, ask your manager before
Record invalid transactions; especially if they are likely to
you distribute information.
defraud anyone of money, property or honest services.
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now the external and internal reporting standards
Establish accounts, companies or arrangements to
and ensure they are followed.
circumvent or frustrate TechnipFMC controls, policies
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nsure that all transactions are properly authorized or procedures.
and recorded accurately and completely.
Influence others to do anything that could compromise the
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ubmit, record, and authorize only valid transactions. integrity of TechnipFMC’s financial records and reports.
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ecord transactions in a timely manner, minimizing Commit TechnipFMC to contractual or other financial
errors caused by delays between transactions and obligations unless you are authorized to do so.
their recording.
Process transactions without proper validation.
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nsure that all counterparties are appropriately set
Sell, transfer or dispose of company assets without the
up in the company’s systems. This includes customers,
proper documentation and authorization.
suppliers, agents, professional advisers, joint-venture
partners, and any other business partners. Obstruct or influence the authorized activities of a
regulator. This might include concealing, altering,
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nsure that no undisclosed or unrecorded amount,
destroying or tampering with information.
fund, or asset is established or maintained.
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atch out for unauthorized payments or invoices as
described in the Anti-corruption section of this Code.
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nsure that all books and records are supported
by documentation to provide an auditable record
of the transaction.
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ooperate fully with all reviews, including internal
and external audits.
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eport any concerns or irregularities concerning
accounting, auditing, and internal controls.
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Beware of any activities that do not respect the
following principles:
uthorization. The transaction you are recording
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or the information you are distributing has been
authorized by the correct person(s).
alidity and clarity. Our financial records should
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reflect only events that have actually happened,
or events we know with a high degree of
certainty will happen.
ppropriate accounting treatment. Records and
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reports are created in line with the applicable
rules, which are consistently applied.
ompleteness and accuracy. The information
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captured in our financial (and non-financial)
systems, including business expenses, must be
complete and accurate.
issemination of information. Exchange
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information with your colleagues in all applicable
entities, locations, and departments in relation
to the events and transactions you are recording
while respecting the rules of confidentiality.
imeliness. Every manager should establish firm
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but realistic timelines for processing financial
records and set deadlines for financial reporting,
and employees should strive to adhere to them.
Information security
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Comply with the security standards and with the rules Beware of suspicious emails and phone calls, especially
related to the use of our information systems. Learn from someone you don’t know.
about internal control procedures and contractual
Be wary of emails that contain a link.
confidentiality clauses, especially on projects. Read
information security news and alerts from the Security Remain vigilant and report any potential incident
and IT departments. involving confidential or sensitive information.
Although cyberattacks are complex, they always start Keep a discreet attitude in all circumstances.
with an imprudent act or a lack of awareness. Therefore,
Take care of confidential data.
the most important thing you can do is read awareness
information and remain vigilant at all times, especially TechnipFMC’s data must remain on TechnipFMC’s IT
when handling emails, browsing the web, or taking systems, as a rule of thumb.
outside phone calls.
Protect your laptop with a startup password in addition to
the Windows password. If your laptop does not have one,
contact your IT Helpdesk.
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Most cyberattacks come through one of
three channels:
Email
A malicious email usually has the following
characteristics:
It contains an attachment and/or a link to an
external website.
It comes from an external email address.
It looks like it was sent by a well-established
institution (including TechnipFMC).
Web
Be vigilant when you browse the web.
o not click on a link that seems suspicious,
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and do not download any file from an
untrusted source.
Phone calls
External fraudsters may use them to try to obtain
information about TechnipFMC. Watch out if:
n external number appears on your phone’s
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caller ID.
he caller takes on the identity of someone in
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TechnipFMC or one of its partners.
To crosscheck that the phone call was from a
legitimate TechnipFMC person, try contacting the
person the caller claims to be by phone or email.
All of us are
expected to respect
the right to privacy
and confidentiality
of personal data of
other employees.
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We respect the personal lives of employees and do not If you are authorized to access personal data, you must:
take an interest in their conduct outside work unless such
Access only information with a valid business reason
conduct has an impact on the performance of the employee
and use it only for that purpose. Adhere to the highest
or affects the reputation or legitimate business interest
standards of confidentiality when using personal data.
of TechnipFMC.
Ensure that such information is not provided to anyone
All of us are expected to respect the right to privacy and
outside of TechnipFMC without the proper authorizations.
confidentiality of personal data of other employees.
Hold the information for only as long as necessary to meet
the business reason for which the authorization was given.
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Always Never
Keep all non-public material information about Conduct stock transactions based on non-public
TechnipFMC confidential. material information.
Treat all non-public material information about our Pass along non-public material information to others.
customers and suppliers with the same degree of
Write or purchase options on TechnipFMC securities.
confidentiality you would give TechnipFMC’s information.
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Good to know
How do I know if
information is material
or not?
Protecting business
and brand
Anti-corruption 40
Gifts, entertainment, and hospitality 46
Donations and charitable contributions 49
Conflict of interest 50
Money laundering 53
Export controls and trade compliance 54
Competition and antitrust laws 56
Quality leadership 58
Political activities 59
Corporate image and brand 60
External communications 61
Social media 62
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Anti-corruption
We compete fairly on
the strength of our
technology, service, and
execution excellence.
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How to behave Always
To ensure that our partners share our commitment to ethical Contact your Regional Compliance Counsel for guidance if
business practices and to ensure that our partners’ other you are unsure which Compliance Procedure to apply.
relationships (including family relationships) do not create
Ensure that records of expenditures properly reflect the
the appearance of a potential conflict of interest, we conduct
nature of the transaction.
detailed due diligence of all potential business partners
before entering into a relationship. Select business entertainment venues and activities that
reflect our values.
TechnipFMC has established anti-corruption policies and
procedures that help us prevent, detect, and react to Conduct appropriate due diligence on all consultants,
improper dealings whenever they arise. We must all ensure suppliers, business partners, and agents, and ensure that
that we follow these policies and procedures and that we third parties understand TechnipFMC’s policy of zero
never engage in corruption of public or private individuals tolerance for corruption.
or entities.
Pay all consultants, agents, and business partners in the
country where they performed work.
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Good to know
Who is considered a
public or government
official?
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Gifts, entertainment,
and hospitality
Although appropriate entertainment can provide an
opportunity to build or solidify client relationships
or to gain greater insight into key subcontractors
and suppliers, there are some forms of gift-giving
that could be viewed as inappropriate and could
constitute corruption.
How to behave
Always Never
Tell your manager about any gift or invitation offered or Grant or accept any excessive gifts or entertainment,
accepted, whatever its value. whether monetary or non-monetary, directly or indirectly,
to or from any government official, client, supplier, vendor,
Inform your business partner about TechnipFMC’s policy subcontractor or any other third party.
on gifts and entertainment at the beginning of every new
business relationship. Let gifts or entertainment influence decisions or be seen
as having an influence on those receiving them.
Speak to your manager if a supplier or a subcontractor
offers you gifts or invitations of significant value. Solicit gifts or invitations.
Ask for your manager’s approval before offering gifts or Offer or accept gifts, or provide a service that you would
invitations to representatives of a government official. have difficulty explaining to your colleagues, your family,
or the media.
Accept or offer restaurant invitations only for business-
related purposes. Offer gifts or provide hospitality, even of minimal
value, with frequency that can create the appearance
Understand local customs and laws before offering or of impropriety when aggregated.
receiving gifts, leisure activities, or other benefits.
Offer gifts, entertainment, or travel to government
ake into account the company policy of the person
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receiving the gift or invitation.
Offer gifts or provide hospitality in the form of cash.
ake sure all gifts offered and received are supported
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by accurate documentation, including invoices and Accept gifts or hospitality from potential suppliers
receipts, where applicable. who could place you in a situation of obligation,
especially during critical phases of a decision-making
Seek advice from your manager or from your Regional or award process.
Compliance Counsel if you are not completely sure.
Accept an offer that exceeds what is considered acceptable
at TechnipFMC.
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When contributing to local communities on behalf of Promote the development of local communities through
TechnipFMC, ensure that such giving is in line with our charitable donations that are in line with our values,
corporate values, charters, policies, and procedures. If policies, and procedures.
there is a local charity or social program that, in your
Ensure that charitable organizations do not use donations
opinion, shares the company’s values, inform your
for illegal purposes.
Regional Compliance Counsel. All approved donations
must be properly accounted for and accurately reported Make all donations in good faith and ensure that proper
on the company’s books. approvals are obtained in line with the company’s policies
and procedures.
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Conflict of interest
You are expected to make informed business decisions Act only in TechnipFMC’s interest when conducting
in the best interest of the company. Any situation in professional activities. Refrain from taking advantage
which your personal interests, or the interests of your of any situation, either directly or through a third party,
close relations, are or appear to conflict with TechnipFMC’s for your own gain or that of others.
interests must be avoided.
Disclose in writing to your manager and your local legal
counsel all of your outside interests that create or could
Financial interests
appear to create a conflict of interest.
A close relative is an owner or investor in a privately-
Get approval prior to taking a position with an outside
owned customer of TechnipFMC.
business while working for TechnipFMC.
You accept expensive event tickets or gifts from a
Understand the concept of conflicts of interest.
supplier or customer.
Remain aware of any actual or apparent conflicts.
ou learn about a business opportunity at work and
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decide to pursue it for yourself. Know how to remove yourself or protect against the
dangers a conflict of interest presents, such as removing
Personal relationships yourself from the position that creates the conflict by
delegating to someone else.
You supervise or are supervised by a close relative
or partner. Disclose any conflicts to your manager and seek advice
on how to avoid the conflict, remove yourself from it, or
You are considering hiring a close relative or partner
protect yourself and the company from the consequences
as an employee or contractor.
of the conflict.
You have a relationship with a supplier that
inappropriately influences your business decisions.
Never
You have a romantic relationship with a subordinate.
Misuse TechnipFMC resources for personal gain.
Political relationships This includes TechnipFMC office equipment, time,
and intellectual property. Any information you obtain
You work on a political campaign during working hours.
through your position at TechnipFMC should not be
You express your political views in a setting where used for personal gain.
your audience may think you are speaking on behalf
Assume that a conflict does not matter because it is
of TechnipFMC.
too small or petty.
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Money laundering
Always Never
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onduct appropriate due diligence on all subcontractors, Try to investigate any case of money laundering on
suppliers, consultants, and agents. your own.
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nsure that all payments to subcontractors, suppliers, Reveal your suspicions of money laundering to the
consultants, and agents are made in accordance with other party in the transaction, but seek advice from
our financial standards, including the requirement that your manager or Regional Compliance Counsel.
payment be made in the country in which the work was
performed.
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sk questions if an agent or consultant proposes a
transaction structure that seems unusually complex.
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ake careful inquiries about the origin of any money
we receive or acquire.
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heck the legitimacy of the destination of any payment
we make.
We must strictly comply with all customs laws and trade Execute a cross-border shipment without contacting the
controls that apply to us, wherever we do business. logistics department.
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Competition and
antitrust laws
We are committed to competing fairly and in compliance
with applicable laws governing competition and
antitrust. These laws seek to protect markets by
fostering fair and robust competition.
Specifically, these laws seek to prevent collusion among
competitors and to prevent companies with dominant
market position from abusing their market power.
They also require prior review and approval for certain
transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, that could
substantially reduce or affect competition in the market.
At TechnipFMC, our objective is to conduct our business
with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and
fairness and to offer opportunities for success to all our
suppliers, partners, and subcontractors in a spirit of fair
competition and mutually beneficial collaboration.
It is necessary to have meetings with our competitors
from time to time. However, extreme care should
be taken to define the purpose and scope of these
discussions up front to avoid even the appearance of
inappropriate collaboration.
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Always Never
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amiliarize yourself with competition law in your business Agree with competitors to:
and jurisdiction. Ask legal for advice.
- Exchange information regarding prices, sales volumes,
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arefully note the origin of any information you may terms of sale (including contractual terms), market
collect on the market regarding competition. shares, production capacities, or cost structure,
including by telephone or during informal meetings.
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onsider whether the reasons for entering into an
agreement with a competitor are legitimate. - Discuss the commercial or industrial policy
of TechnipFMC.
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eep records of meetings with competitors.
- Participate in collective action aimed at, or having
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ay particular attention to exclusivity agreements and
the effect of, preferring or eliminating a competitor,
other similar agreements.
granting it preferential treatment, or exercising pressure
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ay particular attention to the existence and operation or retaliatory measures, or boycotting a customer.
of purchasing groups in which the company desires
- Abuse purchasing power, including prohibiting work
to participate.
with or otherwise discriminating against specific
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eek guidance from your legal department if you have suppliers or customers, unless legitimately and
to deal with R&D or transfer technology agreements. objectively justified.
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eek guidance from your legal department and obtain Communicate or exchange information with competing
approval from the proper level of management before buyers regarding our purchasing policies.
entering into any trade association.
Give any confidential information about a supplier to
its competitors.
Quality leadership
Always
Know and comply with our Quality Policy. Aim to do things better, faster, and more cost-effectively
while always respecting applicable standards and
Cultivate a culture of quality leadership through
requirements.
consciously meeting requirements, continuous learning
and improvement through an empowered workforce. Intervene if quality behaviors and standards are not
demonstrated.
Drive accountability and ownership for prevention at all
levels within the organization. Take personal accountability to performing and improving
your job through leadership competencies that result in
Be responsible to engage in the improvement of the
improving business result.
processes that you operate.
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Political activities
Always Never
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articipate in political activities in your own name and Use TechnipFMC premises, equipment, or any other
outside of work. assets for political activities.
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espect the beliefs of others. Make a political statement on behalf of TechnipFMC or
associate TechnipFMC with your personal political views.
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ecuse yourself from political decision-making processes
that concern TechnipFMC. Use TechnipFMC’s corporate image to support your
political views.
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xercise your freedom of opinion and political activity
outside the scope of your employment, at your own Use your position at TechnipFMC to urge anyone to make
expense and on an exclusively personal basis. political contributions or to support a political party.
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xplain clearly that you represent only your own personal Use or allow the use of TechnipFMC’s assets or resources
views when participating in political activities. for a political campaign, party, or candidate.
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et your manager’s approval before communicating in Use donations for community benefit to hide
TechnipFMC’s name with government representatives political contributions.
on political matters.
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hink of TechnipFMC’s reputation and how the public
would perceive your actions when interacting with
government representatives.
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eek advice from your manager or Regional Compliance
Counsel if you are solicited for a political donation.
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otify your manager if a government official contacts
you outside your normal activities.
You have a role to play in protecting and preserving Act as a brand ambassador and behave in conformity
our image. You are an ambassador of TechnipFMC with our principles as detailed in this Code.
and, as such, you must behave in conformity with our
Maintain and protect TechnipFMC’s reputation.
principles as detailed in this Code.
Communicate consistently with all of our stakeholders.
Everyone in TechnipFMC is a brand ambassador, and
each of us must maintain and protect TechnipFMC’s
reputation. Consistent communications with all of
our stakeholders is the foundation for our brand, our
corporate image, and our commercial success.
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External communications
Only the following people are authorized to release external Whoever you meet, share information with care.
information:
Disclose only information that is public, meaning it
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he Executive Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer, and has been published on TechnipFMC’s website.
the Chief Financial Officer.
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y delegation and within the framework of internal
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procedures for legal and financial disclosure review,
Communications, Public Relations, or Investor Relations Speak with the media. If you must speak to the media,
Department managers. remember that there is no “off the record.”
Social media
Speak for yourself and be transparent. It is important to Post content that represents your own personal views.
understand the difference between mentioning the company
For security reasons, keep work-related travel or
and speaking on behalf of it. Communications personnel are
geographical positions confidential.
TechnipFMC’s only official spokespersons in the social space.
Obtain written permission from the relevant
Whenever you participate in social media and discuss
communications manager prior to posting any
topics related to the company, make it clear that you are
TechnipFMC photo, video, or logo.
expressing your own opinions and that your comments
do not represent the company. Comply with laws and regulations governing intellectual
property rights, including copyrights and trademarks.
Be responsible and respectful. When communicating
online, pay particular attention to issues that are sensitive
to TechnipFMC’s business and its clients, partners, and
Never
suppliers, such as the price of oil and gas, oil spills, and
other sensitive topics. In all discussions, use facts and Publish online anything that would not be publicly
references for your statements when possible. If you are available to journalists, clients, and competitors.
unsure whether a post is appropriate to share, it is better
not to post it at all. If you realize you have published an Post confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information.
inaccurate statement, acknowledge your mistake and Post comments about persons or companies that could
correct it as soon as possible. be perceived as negative or defamatory.
Be polite and keep in mind that cultural differences may
impede understanding. Avoid using remarks that could be
interpreted as offensive, and use a respectful tone even
when disagreeing with others.
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At TechnipFMC, all acts of corruption (including bribes, kickbacks,
and self-dealing) are strictly forbidden. We compete fairly on
the strength of our technology, service, and execution excellence.
We do not accept corruption in any form and do not make or
accept improper payments to obtain or retain business with
those in government or the private sector or as a reward for
Everything our
awarding subcontractor or supplier contracts. We are committed
to complying with all international and national legislation
employees post
against illegal payments, including prohibitions on facilitation
payments (to expedite routine and administrative government
about TechnipFMC
action) except in extraordinary circumstances where the safety
or security of an employee is in immediate danger.
can impact
TechnipFMC has established anti-corruption policies and
our reputation.
procedures that help us prevent, detect, and react to improper
dealings whenever they arise.
Never
- Act in a way that violates local law or the customer’s
own rules and business guidelines.
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To ensure that our partners share our commitment to - Use the reporting channels to report any act of
ethical business practices and to ensure that our partners’ corruption or any attempt to conceal corruption.
other relationships (including family relationships) do not
- Seek advice from your manager or Regional
create the appearance of a potential conflict of interest,
Compliance Counsel if you have any doubt about
we conduct detailed due diligence of all potential business
payments that you have been requested to make.
partners before entering into a relationship. Contact your
Regional Compliance Counsel for guidance if you are Never
unsure which Compliance Procedure to apply. - Act in a way that violates local law or the customer’s
own rules and business guidelines.
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