爱立信行为准则(中英文双语).doc

CODE OF CONDUCT 爱立信行为准则 Introduction 引言 Supply chain issues in the area of corporate responsibility are of global importance, and also play an increasingly important role in a company’s competitiveness, profitability and ultimately shareholder value. 有关供应链的社会责任在全球范围内变得越来越重要，它同时也对公司的竞争力、利润、及最终的股东利益方面起着越来越重要的作用。 In order to ensure responsible corporate governance in the areas of basic human rights, labor standards, environmental management and anti-corruption in the workplace, Ericsson’s CODE OF CONDUCT was established in May 2002. 为了保障在工作场所的基本人权、劳动条件、环境保护以及反腐败等方面的良好公司治理政策，爱立信公司于2002年5月发布了爱立信《行为准则》。 Ericsson has based its CODE OF CONDUCT on the United Nations Global Compact, an international initiative which is supported by corporations around the world to ensure accountability in the areas noted above. 爱立信《行为准则》是以《联合国全球公约》为基础的。此公约得到了全球公司的广泛支持以确保各公司在上述方面应承担的责任。 Code of conduct – purpose 行为准则目的 For the purpose of protecting Human Rights, promoting fair employment conditions, safe working conditions, responsible management of environmental issues and high ethical standards, the CODE OF CONDUCT shall be applied in the production, supply and support of Ericsson products and services worldwide. 为保护人权，促进公平的雇用条件，安全的工作条件，对环境问题的负责管理，以及高尚的道德标准，此《行为准则》适用于全球爱立信产品和服务的生产、供应及支持等各个环节。 In addition to compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and standards in all of the countries in which they operate, all Ericsson Units, companies and employees shall comply with the CODE OF CONDUCT even if it stipulates a higher standard than required by national laws or regulations. 除了要遵守所在国家或地区的法律、法规及相关标准以外，所有爱立信的部门、公司及员工都要遵守此《行为准则》，即使它的规定高于相关法律法规的要求。 Ericsson requires suppliers and their subcontractors to comply with the CODE OF CONDUCT or similar standards and to verify compliance by providing information and allowing access to their premises. Ericsson is committed to engage its suppliers to ensure continuous and measurable improvements over time. 爱立信要求其供应商及其分包商也应遵守此《行为准则》的要求，并通过提供信息及允许爱立信到