Accountability
We do what we say we are going to do. We set a standard for excellence and hold ourselves and our team accountable for our actions, results and delivering value for our customers.
Using Good Judgment With Gifts and Entertainment
We are careful to confirm that gifts, entertainment or other offers given or received can’t be misinterpreted or raise questions about ATI’s reputation.
What Can You Do?
- Know what’s acceptable. Our policies provide guidance on what is permitted and what isn’t. Make sure you follow them to preserve honesty and integrity in every business transaction. In general, you may only offer or accept meals, entertainment, travel and nominal gifts if they meet the following standards:
- Be careful. Some offers are never OK. Never solicit or ask for a gift or other benefit. And never offer or accept something of value if it:
- Violates the law or the policy of either the giver or receiver.
- Is related to our government contracting business or involves a government official.
- Is offered during a competitive bidding process.
- Takes the form of cash or a cash equivalent (including gift cards and loans).
- Will obligate someone to do something improper or illegal.
- Could be viewed as a bribe, a payoff or a means for gaining an unfair advantage.
- Doesn’t align with our values or could embarrass our Company.
- Be alert. The rules for what you may offer or accept from government officials are even more strict. No gifts, favors, meals, entertainment, travel, accommodations, charitable contributions or other benefits or advantages may be provided to a government or public official or employee without advance approval from ATI’s Law Department.
- Ask first. If you’re ever unsure about whether an offer is appropriate, check before you give or accept it.
It’s been appropriately approved by management.
It serves to further a legitimate business purpose or relationship.
It’s consistent and customary with industry and country practices.
It’s offered infrequently.
On the Job
Go Deeper!
Check the Say “No” to Bribery and Corruption topic here in our Code, ATI’s Government Contracting Guidelines, ATI’s Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy (which can be found on ATI@work) and the ATI Travel and Entertainment Internal Control Standard for more information.