Page 10 - Code of Ethical Business Conduct

8 Martin Marietta

Ethical Decision-Making

We are all responsible for upholding the values, morals and ethics of our
Company. Sometimes it is clear if there has been a Code violation, other times
we may not be as sure. If you have difficulty deciding if something is, or is not, a
violation of the Code, ask yourself the questions in
the box to the left.
You have resources to help you either make the
Ethical Decision- right decision or to report a concern. Your manager
Making Framework or other managers are good resources. Your
• Is it legal? Human Resources representative is always there to
• Is it consistent with our help and guide you. You can also contact the Ethics
Code and policies? Hotline to seek guidance or report a concern.
• Is it consistent with Martin Retaliation against an individual who in
Marietta values? good faith raises a concern or participates in an
• Is it consistent with my core investigation will not be tolerated. If you feel you
values? have been retaliated against, contact your Human
• What would I tell a loved Resources representative or our Ethics Hotline.
one to do? The reputation and success of our Company
• How would I feel if it were depend on all of us. The Code and other resources
made public?
are there to support you; however, acting ethically
must begin with you.

Compliance and Enforcement

Failure to comply with the standards contained in this Code will result in
disciplinary action that may include, among other things, termination, referral
for criminal prosecution, and reimbursement to Martin Marietta for any losses or
damages resulting from the violation. As with all matters involving investigations
of violations and discipline, principles of fairness and dignity will be applied. Any
employee charged with a violation of this Code will be afforded an opportunity to
explain his or her actions before disciplinary action is taken. Disciplinary actions will
be taken:
• Against employees who authorize or participate directly in actions that are a
violation of this Code.
• Against any employee who may have deliberately failed to report a violation or
deliberately withheld relevant and material information concerning a violation of
this Code.
• Against the violator’s managerial superiors, to the extent that the circumstances
of the violation reflect inadequate supervision or a lack of diligence.
• Against any employee who retaliates, directly or indirectly, or encourages others
to do so, against someone who reports a violation of this Code.