WE EMPOWER EACH OTHER
WE'RE AT OUR BEST WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER.
Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest occurs when an employee acts, or appears to act, in their own personal interest rather than in the best interest of Donaldson. When making a business decision, never put our own personal activities, financial interests, or associations above our duty to each other and Donaldson.
We:
- Deal with partners and customers fairly, without seeking any personal advantage
- Follow our Gift and Entertainment Policy when giving OR receiving any gift, entertainment, or anything of value
- Promptly and fully disclose all personal relationships or other potential conflicts of interest through our Disclosure Management system.
It's important to realize that even the appearance of a conflict of interest could be problematic or potentially detrimental to the company. If you're unsure about whether there could be an issue or a conflict, Speak Up and discuss it with your manager or another Speak Up resource. You must also report, or disclose, known or suspected conflicts of interest involving other employees.
Some areas where we must be mindful of potential conflicts include:
- Supervision of friends, family, or romantic partners
- Outside business opportunities, including employment, whether those opportunities are with competitors, partners (including customers), potential partners, or any organization
- Competition with Donaldson in any way or taking or investing in opportunities that belong to Donaldson
Yes, if you disclose your relationship with your friend and her company to your manager and the Compliance Committee. You should also recuse yourself from the procurement process to avoid any appearance of bias.
