Operating with the highest standards of ethics and integrity defines who we are as a company. We strengthen our culture and reputation by furthering the Grainger Edge, complying with all laws and regulations, and following ethical practices. The Business Conduct Guidelines apply to all Grainger team members, inclusive of position, status, role, or responsibilities and defines our shared expectations of how we work together, serve customers and business partners, and honor our commitments to shareholders everywhere we do business.
Each year, all team members, contractors, executive officers and members of our Board of Directors are required, as a condition of employment, to certify that we’ve read, understand and will comply with the Business Conduct Guidelines. This includes following Grainger’s Code of Conduct, supporting others to do so and speaking up when there is a suspected violation. All reports of Code of Conduct violations are taken seriously, investigated thoroughly and addressed promptly. Violators may face serious repercussions, up to and including termination from the company.
“Doing the right thing is a team sport – each of us is responsible for upholding and strengthening Grainger’s reputation each day. We do this by complying with all laws, following ethical practices and speaking up to report concerns. We are committed to protecting each team member’s right to voice concerns so that Grainger remains an ethical and safe workplace where everyone can be themselves and feel safe reporting Code of Conduct violations.”
There are many resources to help you understand the Code of Conduct and how to report any concerns. The following are available so you can choose those that best fit the situation:
“Doing the right thing is part of who we as a Company. It informs how we do business and how we treat each one other. It’s also critical to our long-term success. That’s why it’s at the core of our Business Conduct Guidelines. The Guidelines not only spell out how to do right thing in different situations, they make clear that each of us is responsible for maintaining an ethical culture and speaking up when something does not seem right.”
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