Ethics & Compliance

Since inception, JLSmith Group has acted on the principle that doing the factual thing sets the foundation for long-term success. This well-heeled legacy has sustained us for three decades.

Today, as a multinational manufacturer and marketer, we remain just as committed to this belief. Our customers, employees and communities count on us to uphold this commitment and we know that JLSmith Group's continued success depends on it.

JLSmith Group's Code of Conduct outlines our company's ethical and conformity principles for conducting business throughout the world. Our Code is grounded in our Ten Principles, which are deep-rooted in our culture and serve as the base for the behaviours expected from all of our people in all parts of the world.

Our Principles

We obey the law: Obeying the law is the base on which our reputation and Principles are built. As a global business group privileged to do business all over the world, we have the responsibility to comply with all of the laws that apply to our businesses.

We conduct our business with integrity: We feel pleasure in conducting our business with integrity. We contend enthusiastically, but do so reasonably and morally. We comply with the laws and regulations that maintain reasonable competition and integrity.

We keep accurate and honest records: Accurate and honest records are critical to making sound business decisions and maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting. Our business information, in whatever form, must reflect the true nature of our transactions.

We honor our business obligations: Our business relationships are grounded in mutual trust. We build and maintain the trust and confidence of our customers and other business partners by communicating honestly, respecting information entrusted to us and standing behind our commitments.

We treat people with dignity and respect: We achieve our goals through our people. We provide a safe workplace and value the unique contributions of our global team, enabling those who support JLSmith Group's goals to achieve their own individual potential.

We protect JLSmith Group's information, assets and interests: We count on one another to act as stewards of the organization. To preserve the value of JLSmith Group, we protect the information and assets entrusted to us and avoid situations that may let personal interests influence our business judgment.

We are committed to being a responsible global citizen: The extent of our operations means that JLSmith Group touches almost every aspect of society. With our global reach comes the responsibility to understand and manage our impact. We maintain strict environmental safety standards within our operations and share our global knowledge and experience to help meet economic and social challenges..