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Martin Marietta
Code of Ethical Business Conduct

Ethical Culture
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. will conduct its business in strict compli-
ance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and corporate and operating
unit policies, procedures and guidelines, with honesty and integrity, and
with a strong commitment to the highest standards of ethics.
We have a duty to conduct our business affairs within both the letter
and the spirit of the law.
We will rigorously enforce our policies and practices with regard to
protection of employee safety, health and the environment.
We are dedicated to providing a work environment in which employees
are free to express concerns or report violations without fear of retaliation.
This booklet provides a brief summary of the standards of ethical business
conduct that are at the foundation of the Company’s business operations.
It is the obligation of all directors, officers, employees and consultants,
as well as contingent and temporary employees of Martin Marietta, to
adhere to these standards.

Unifying Principles
In our daily activities, we bear important obligations to our customers,
our shareholders, our communities, and to one another. We carry out these
obligations guided by certain unifying principles:
Our foundation is INTEGRITY. We conduct our business in an open and
forthright manner in strict compliance with applicable laws, rules and
regulations, so that we are correctly perceived to be an ethical organization
of dedicated and competent individuals of high integrity and credibility
producing quality products and services that contribute significantly to our
communities and nation.
Our strength is our PEOPLE. The collective talents of our employees
comprise our most important asset. Therefore, we provide an organization
and operating environment that attracts, nurtures, stimulates and rewards
employee professionalism and creativity, providing a safe workplace and
an opportunity for hands-on accomplishment.