Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which was amended in 2020, reflects our commitment to honesty, integrity and the ethical behavior of company employees, officers, and directors. Our managers and supervisors play an important role in reinforcing our policies and commitment to ethics by setting the example of ethical conduct and providing employees with continuous training, education and resources that support the policies. Employees are encouraged to speak up if they have concerns and contact the identified ethics resources contacts. We continually assess our ethics program and identify training opportunities, modifying the program as necessary.
Each operating unit has one or more individuals responsible for data security and privacy. These individuals are encouraged to share ideas on topics like cybersecurity.
All operating units have undergone cybersecurity assessments conducted by a third party in accordance with NIST 800-171.
All operating units have a number of tools to help enhance data security and privacy, including penetration testing and employee training.
Human Rights
We are committed to supporting fundamental human rights and believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. As such, we treat all people around the world with fairness and respect. We do not use or allow the use of child, slave or forced labor, or human trafficking in our business activities. We condemn any degrading treatment of individuals and are committed to providing safe working conditions.
Data Security
We encourage employees to disclose—without fear of retaliation—alleged wrongdoing that may adversely impact AMS Group, its customers, stockholders, fellow employees or the public. Our Code of Ethics and Whistleblower Policy sets forth procedures for reporting alleged financial and non-financial wrongdoing on a confidential and anonymous basis. It also establishes a process for investigating reported acts of wrongdoing and retaliation. Reports may be made directly to a supervisor, Human Resources, operating unit management, executive management, the Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer.
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics governs the actions, interactions, and working relationships of company employees, officers and directors with customers, fellow employees, competitors, government and self-regulatory agencies, investors, the public, and anyone else with whom the company has contact.
The Code of Ethics sets forth the expectation that employees, officers, and directors will conduct business legally. It further addresses conflict of interest situations, international trade compliance, protection and use of company assets, corporate opportunities, fair dealing, confidentiality, human rights and reporting of illegal or unethical behavior. The Code of Ethics expressly prohibits paying, offering, accepting or soliciting bribes in any form—directly or indirectly. Only the Board of Directors may waive a provision of the Code of Ethics with respect to an executive officer or director. Any such waiver will be promptly disclosed on AMS Group’s website and as otherwise required by rule or regulation.
Code of Ethics and Whistleblower Policy
The security of information pertaining to our customers, employees, suppliers, and other business partners is vitally important to us. We are committed to ensuring that this information is adequately protected.
Health and Safety
We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees, customers and users of our products. Our goal is to build, design, maintain and operate our facilities to ensure safety of operations and minimize process and product risks. We expect our business units to operate in an equally diligent and responsible manner. We also empower our employees to promote a safe environment and expect them to report any risks, potential hazards, incidents and “near misses” so that appropriate action can be taken.
Conflict Minerals
We are committed to complying with the requirements regarding the use of “conflict minerals” (i.e., tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold) under rules issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The rules require us to determine the extent to which our products contain conflict minerals originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and certain adjoining countries (“Covered Countries”).