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General
n All approved expenditures for meals, refreshments, entertainment and
gifts must be fully documented and recorded on the books of Martin
Marietta in strict accordance with established policies and procedures.
Our policy on expenditures, as it is updated from time to time, must
be followed. Our policy currently requires that expenditures must
generally be paid for using the Martin Marietta-provided payment card
and evidence of the nature of the expense and attendees must be
documented on the expense report submitted each month.
n Employees should report to their supervisor or the Ethics Office any
instance in which they are offered money, gifts or anything else of
value by a supplier or prospective supplier to Martin Marietta.

Ethical Decision-Making Ethical Decision-
We are all responsible for upholding the values, Making Framework
morals and ethics of our Company. Sometimes it n Is it legal?
is clear if there has been a violation of our Code of n Is it consistent with
our Code of Ethical
Ethical Business Conduct, other times we may not Business Conduct and
be as sure. If you find making the decision if some- policies?
thing is, or is not, a violation of our Ethics Code, n Is it consistent with
ask yourself the questions in the box to the right. my core values?
You have resources to help you either make n What would I tell
the right decision or to report a concern. Your a loved one to do?
manager or another manager are good resources. n How would I feel if
it were made public?
Your Human Resources representative is always
there to help and guide you. You can also contact
the Ethics Hotline to seek guidance or report a concern.
Retaliation against an individual who in good faith raises a concern or
participates in an investigation will not be tolerated. If you feel you have
been retaliated against, contact your Human Resources representative or
our Ethics Hotline.
The reputation and success of our Company depend on all of us. The
Code of Ethical Business Conduct and other resources are there to support
you; however, acting ethically must begin with you.
Our Ethics Hotline (1-800-209-4508) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, in English and Spanish. Employees may also visit www.martinmarietta.
alertline.com or write the Ethics Office, PO Box 30013, Raleigh, NC 27622,
to make a report.