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CODE OF CONDUCT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 LETTER FROM THE CEO2 HOW TO USE THE CODE OF CONDUCT2 ACKNOWLEDGMENT4 OUR COMMITMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY 4 LeadingWithValues
4 AdditionalResponsibilitiesforLeaders
4 Waivers
4 SpeakUp:AskQuestionsandRaiseConcerns
5 OurOpenCommunicationsAdvantage
6 WhatHappensWhenYouContacttheEthicsHotline?
6 NoRetaliation
7 YOU AND THE WORKPLACE7 Honesty
7 RecordingTime
7 WorkplaceHealthandSafety
7 NoWorkplaceViolence;NoWeaponsorFirearms
8 EqualOpportunity;AccommodatingDisabilities
8 CivilityandAnti-Harassment
9 Drug-andAlcohol-freeWorkplace
10 HOW WE DO BUSINESS10 PartneringwithResponsibleSuppliers
10 EnvironmentalResponsibility
10 ProductQuality
10 GlobalTrade
10 MoneyLaundering
11 ConflictsofInterest
12 FairCompetitionandFairDealing
12 InteractionswithGovernments
14 PoliticalEngagement
14 BriberyandCorruption
16 BusinessGiftsandHospitality
19 OUR COMPANY AND YOU19 FinancialIntegrityandAccurateRecords
20 ProtectingPersonalandBusinessInformation
22 AuditsandInvestigations
22 UseofCompanyProperty
22 InsideInformation
24 IntellectualProperty
24 ExternalCommunications
24 UsingSocialMedia
25 CharitableDonationsandSolicitation
26 ADMINISTERING OUR CODE27 RELATED POLICIES
LBrandsCodeofConduct1
LETTER FROM THE CEO
Dearassociate,
Ourvaluesareaconnectiontoourheritageandaguidetoourfuture.
TheyarealsothemeasureofsuccessforHOWwedothings.
THE CUSTOMER RULES!Everythingwedomustbeginandendwith
aninsatiabledrivetoanticipateandfulfillourcustomers’desires.
PASSION LEADS TO SUCCESS.Wepursueexcellencebecauseweare
emotionally,intellectuallyandspirituallyengagedinourwork...
andthatmakesourtalentformidableandourresultsextraordinary.
INCLUSION MAKES US STRONGER. Wecherishourdiversity,because
embracingothers’thoughts,experiences,hopesanddreamsmakes
ourownmorecompleteandconnectsustoourcustomers.
IT MATTERS HOW WE PLAY THE GAME.Doingwhatisrightmeans
followingourbeliefs—andtherules—evenwhennooneis
watching.Winningmeansverylittleunlesshowwegetthere
isfair,collaborative,rootedinourvaluesandcontributes
tothegreatergood.
OurCodeofConductisbasedonourvaluesandisaresourcewhere
associatescanfindinformationthatdefinesbehaviorsthatare
acceptableandthosethatarenot.Allofourpolicies,whetherinthe
Code,inourstandardoperatingproceduresorfromothersourcesin
ourbusiness,arebasedonourvalues.
Therearetremendousbenefitsofworkingtogetherinaninnovative,
creativeandentrepreneurialenvironmentlikeours.Withthesebenefits
alsocomesresponsibility—toourselvesandtoeachother.Partof
thatresponsibilityincludesreviewingtheCodeandcompanypolicies,
understandingandupholdingtheCodeandaskingquestionsifwe’re
unsureaboutsomething.It’sapersonalpromiseandit’sfundamentalto
allthatwestandforasacompany.Ifyoueverseeanythingthatseems
inconsistentwithourvaluesorCode,besuretotalktoyourmanager,
humanresourcespartnerorourGlobalEthics&Complianceteam.
Thankyouforsharingintheresponsibility.
Andrew Meslow, Chief Executive OfficerL Brands and Bath & Body Works
2LBrandsCodeofConduct
We should use the Code of Conduct to guide us in making the right decisions.Aspartofourcommitmenttoourvalues,we
wanttomakesureyouhavetheresourcesyouneedtomakegood
choicesforLBrandsandourassociates.OurCodeisbasedonour
valuesandsetsforthourstandardsandexpectationsandpoints
youtotheLBrandsassociateswhoareavailabletohelpyou.In
additiontotheCode,youarealsoexpectedtocomplywithany
otherpoliciesandproceduresthatapplytoyourroleandfunction.
Weconductbusinessaroundtheworld,soourpoliciesare
sometimesdifferentfromlocallaws,rules,culturalnormsand
regulations.Whenitappearsthereisaconflict,youshould
typicallycomplywiththemorerestrictiverequirement.However,
ifaculturalnormappearstoviolateourvaluesorifyouare
unsureabouttherightcourseofactioninaspecificsituation,
contactyourmanager,HumanResourcespartner,orGlobal
Ethics&Compliance.
L Brands directors, officers and associates must comply with our Code of Conduct.ThirdpartiesrepresentingLBrandsmaybe
askedtocomplywithrelevantaspectsofourCodeofConduct.
LBrandsassociatesworkingwiththirdpartiesshouldmake
surethirdpartieshaveappropriateinformationaboutourpolicy
requirementsandreportthirdpartymisconductorpotential
violationsoflawtoGlobalEthics&Compliance.
We ask all associates to certify to our Code of Conduct, which means that:
• Youhavereadandagreetoabidebyourvaluesand
theCodeofConduct.
• YouunderstandhowtheCodeofConductrelatestoyour
positionwithLBrands.
• Youagreetoaskquestionsoftheappropriatecontactswhen
youareunsureabouttherightcourseofaction.
• Youwillcompleteallrequiredtrainingonatimelybasis.
• Youunderstandourexpectationthatyouwillreportsuspected
violationsofourCodeofConduct.
• Youwillcooperateinanyinvestigationsofpossibleviolations.
• YouunderstandthisCodeofConductisnotanemployment
contract,andwemaychangeitatanytime.
• Yourelectronicsignatureconstitutesyourcertificationto
theCodeofConduct.
HOW TO USE THE CODE OF CONDUCT
ACKNOW- LEDGMENT
LBrandsCodeofConduct3
Procedures (Operational processes for day-to-day activities)• Applytobrandfunction
• Visibletomanagers
andHumanResources
• Detailed,instructional
• Frequentchangesbased
onbusinessoperations
• Examplesinclude:StandardOperating
Procedures(SOPs)&ManagerGuides
Code of Conduct (Guidelines for making the right decisions)• Appliesenterprise-wide
• Visibletothepublic
• Higheststandardsevenbeyondthelaw
• Infrequentchanges
Stand-Alone Policies (Specific guidance for our actions based on the Code)• Applyenterprise-wide
• Visibletoassociates
• ExpandsdetailfromCodeofConduct
• Periodicchanges
• Examplesinclude:GlobalTravel&
ExpenseReimbursementPolicyand
AtYourBestSummaryPlans
Our Values (Foundation for all we do)• Thecustomerrules!
• Passionleadstosuccess.
• Inclusionmakesusstronger.
• Itmattershowweplaythegame.
ProceduresOperational
processes for day- to-day activities
Stand-Alone PoliciesSpecific guidance for our
actions based on the Code
Code of ConductGuidelines for making
the right decisions
Our ValuesFoundation for
all we do
4LBrandsCodeofConduct
Leading With ValuesWe are committed to living by our values, doing what’s right and acting with integrity everywhere we do business regardless of the circumstances.Weallhavearesponsibilitytocomplywith
thelawandfollowtheCodeandothercompanypolicies.Ifyou
violatethelaw,ourCodeorothercompanypolicies,youmay
besubjecttodisciplinaryactionwhichmayincludeterminating
youremployment,eveniftheviolationoccurredoffcompany
premisesoroff-the-clock.
Additional Responsibilities for LeadersAll managers and senior leaders are responsible for creating an environment that encourages compliance with our Code of Conduct and other company policies.Supervisionofresponsible
businesspracticesisasimportantassupervisionofperformance
andbusinessresults.Tohelpusupholdourvaluesandmaintaina
cultureofcompliance,youshould:
• actasarolemodelandencourageyourteamstoactwith
integrityatalltimes;
• encourageopencommunicationsoassociatescanask
questionsandraiseconcerns;
• ensureyourteamsunderstandandfollowtheCodeand
completealltraining;
• promoteaninclusiveenvironmentthatwelcomes
andvaluesdifferences;
• activelysupportandfollowtheNoRetaliationPolicy;
• reportincidentsofmisconductorpotentialviolations
ofthelaworpolicy;
• andescalatereportsandgethelpfromHumanResources
orGlobalEthics&Compliancewhenneeded.
WaiversOurCodeisapprovedbyourBoardofDirectors.TheHuman
CapitalandCompensationCommitteeoftheBoardofDirectors
mustapproveawaiverofanyprovisionoftheCodeforany
executiveinthepositionofSeniorVicePresidentandabove.
AllotherrequestsforwaiversoftheCodemustbeapprovedby
theGeneralCounselandChiefComplianceOfficer.Anywaivers
grantedmustbeinwriting.
Speak Up: Ask Questions and Raise ConcernsThe Code cannot anticipate every situation,butyoucanavoid
mostproblemsbycheckingtheCode,usinggoodjudgmentand
askingforhelpbeforeacting.Weexpectyoutotalkopenlywith
usaboutwork-relatedideas,questions,problemsandconcernsso
theycanberesolved.Ifyouhaveconcernsaboutawork-related
LEADING WITH VALUES:
OUR COMMITMENT AND ACCOUNT-ABILITY
We are committed to living by our values.
LBrandsCodeofConduct5
Our Open Communications AdvantageWe have a tradition of success built primarily on agility and teamwork. Webelievewearemoreproductive,moreefficient
andbetterabletodeliveronourbrandpromiseswhenour
associateshaveaclose,collaborativerelationshipwithone
another.Ourassociateshavegrowntheircareersandthe
businessonaplatformofcollaborationandcooperationand
byretainingthepowertoworkfreelyanddirectlywithone
another.Aspartofourcommitment,associatesareassured:
• equalopportunityandtreatment;
• career-advancementopportunities;
• equitableandcompetitivewages;
• excellentbenefits;
• openandhonestcommunication;and
• arewardingandsafeworkingenvironment.
How do I know when to seek guidance? Ask yourself:• Isthereachancethiscourseofactionisillegal?
• Isitinconsistentwithourvalues,Codeorpolicies?
• Coulditbeconsideredunethicalordishonest?
• Couldithurtthecompany’sreputation?
• DoIneedtogetapprovaltodoit?
• Wouldthisbeembarrassingorlookbadifitwere
reportedinthemedia?
Iftheanswertoanyofthesequestionscouldbe“yes,”
talkaboutthesituationwithamanager,HumanResources
partnerorGlobalEthics&Compliance.
Learning Opportunity
situation,oryouseesomethingyouthinkiswrong,talktoamanager,
HumanResourcespartnerorGlobalEthics&Compliance,orcontact
theEthicsHotline.
6LBrandsCodeofConduct
No RetaliationYou will not be subject to retaliation, disciplinary action or any career disadvantage for raising a concern.Westrictly
prohibitretaliationforgoodfaithreportingundertheCode
orforparticipatinginaninvestigation.“Goodfaith”means
makingareportwithhonestintentionsandprovidingallrelevant
information.Ifyoubelieveyou’vebeenretaliatedagainst,you
shouldreportitimmediatelytoHumanResourcesorGlobal
Ethics&Compliance.
When should I report a suspected violation of the Code?Assoonasyoubecomeawareofit.
What if I’m uncertain if a situation or incident violates the Code?Youshouldtalktoyourmanager,HumanResources
partnerorGlobalEthics&Compliance,orcalltheEthics
Hotline.It’sbettertoraiseaconcernaboutapotential
problemthantowaitandriskharmtoothersortothe
company.Reportingin“goodfaith”meansyouare
comingforwardhonestlywithinformationthatyou
believeistrue,evenifitturnsoutyouweremistaken.
What if my manager asks me to do something that I think is illegal or violates the Code of Conduct or other company policies? What should I do?Ifpossible,youshouldfirstdiscussyourconcernopenly
andhonestlywithyourmanager.Ifyouarenotsatisfied
withyourmanager’sresponseorarenotcomfortable
speakingwithyourmanager,youshouldseekoutyour
next-levelmanagerorHumanResourcespartner.If
that’snotpossibleorifyou’reuncomfortablegoing
directlytoyourmanager,next-levelmanagerorHuman
Resources,youshouldreporttheissuetotheEthics
HotlineorGlobalEthics&Compliance.Youshould
neverknowinglyviolateourCodeorpolicy–evenif
amanagerdirectsyoutodoso.
Learning Opportunity
What Happens When You Contact the Ethics Hotline?You may report potential instances of unethical conduct and potential violations of law or company policies to the Ethics Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.TheEthicsHotlineis
operatedbyanindependent
thirdpartyandallows
associatestoreportconcerns
anonymously(where
permittedbylaw)and
providestranslationservices
tosupportassociates
whomakereportsina
languageotherthanEnglish.
Informationreportedto
theEthicsHotlineisonly
sharedwithdepartments
withaneedtoknow,suchas
GlobalEthics&Compliance,
HumanResourcesorthe
LegalDepartment.Weare
committedtoundertaking
afair,promptand,when
possible,confidential
reviewofconcernsreported
totheEthicsHotline.
Fordedicatedphonelinesin
countrieswhereweoperate,
ortomakeareportonline,
visitlb.ethicspoint.com.
LBrandsCodeofConduct7
HonestyWe are committed to honesty in the workplace.Weprohibittheft,
fraudorintentionallymakingfalseormisleadingstatements.Wealso
considerthefollowingtobedishonestconductthatmaysubject
youtodisciplinaryaction:lyingoncompanyrecordsanddocuments
(includingtime,payrollorexpenserecords),intentionallyexcluding
information,misusingcompanypropertyandassetsforyourownor
someoneelse’sbenefit,abuseormisuseofcorporatechargecards
oraccountsandabusingyourmerchandisediscount.
Recording TimeWe follow wage and hour laws and regulations.Wearecommitted
tofullycomplyingwithallapplicablewageandhourlawsand
regulations,includingoff-the-clockwork,restbreaks,mealperiods
anddaysofrest,overtimepay,terminationpay,minimum-wage
requirements,wagesandhoursofminors,andotherwageand
hourpractices.ItisagainstthelawandaviolationofourCodefor
youtoworkwithoutcompensationorforasupervisortoaskyou
toworkwithoutcompensation.Youmustreportanyviolations
ofwageandhourlawsorpoliciestoHumanResourcesorGlobal
Ethics&Compliance.
Workplace Health and SafetyWe provide safe and clean facilities for our customers and associates.Wecomplywithallapplicableworkplacesafetylaws
andhaveglobalsafetypoliciesandprocedurestoprotectus
fromavoidableinjuryintheworkplace.Youmustcomplywithall
healthandsafetylawsandpoliciesandneverignoreapotential
healthorsafetyconcern.Reportanypotentialhazardstoyour
managerandimmediatelyreportanyaccident,work-related
illnessorinjury,nomatterhowminor,inaccordancewiththe
companyprocedureinyourcountry.Additionally,reportthese
incidentstotheEmergencyOperationsCenter(+1.800.765.7465
No Workplace Violence; No Weapons or FirearmsWe take violence and threats of violence very seriously.Ifyou
threatenorcauseharmtoanyone,youmaybeterminatedregardless
ofwhetherthethreatwasmadeon-oroff-the-clock,asa“joke”orin
the“heatofthemoment.”Inaddition,wedonotallowassociatesto
carryweaponsandfirearmsoncompanypropertyorinourstores.
LEADING WITH VALUES:
YOU AND THE WORKPLACE
We treat everyone
with respect & dignity.
8LBrandsCodeofConduct
Equal Opportunity; Accommodating Disabilities We are an equal opportunity employer.Wedonotmake
employmentdecisionsbasedonanindividual’srace,color,religion,
gender,genderidentity,nationalorigin,citizenship,age,disability,
sexualorientation,maritalstatus,pregnancy,geneticinformation
oranyotherlegallyprotectedstatus,andwecomplywithalllaws
concerningnondiscriminatoryemploymentpractices.Weare
committedtoprovidingreasonableaccommodationsforassociates
andjobapplicantswithdisabilities.
Civility and Anti-HarassmentWe do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying. Examplesofharassmentordiscriminationinclude:
• givingunwantedsexualattentiontoothers–colleagues,
customers,vendors,andotherbusinesspartnersorthirdparties;
• offeringaworkplacebenefitinexchangeforsexualconductor
givingwork-relatedrewardsforsexualconduct;
• sexuallyexplicitorsuggestivecommentsorbehavior;
• sexualjoking,storytellingandthelike;
• repeatedrequestsfordates;
• comments,cartoons,jokes,emails,texts,socialmediaposts,
orothercommunicationsthatincludedegrading,insultingor
insensitivecontentorassumptionsconcerninganyindividual’s
race,color,religion,gender,genderidentity,nationalorigin,
citizenship,age,disability,sexualorientation,maritalstatus,
pregnancy,geneticinformationoranyotherprotectedstatus
underapplicablelaws;
• verbal,non-verbal,visualorphysicalbehaviorthatmakes
anotherpersonfeelintimidated,offendedoruncomfortable;
• slursandotheroffensiveremarks;and
• joininginwhenothersareharassingordiscriminating
againstanotherperson.
Inadditiontodiscriminationorharassment,bullyingisanother
formofincivilityanddisrespectfulbehaviorthatcanrangefrom
minorincidentstoseriousonesandwillnotbetolerated.Bullying
typicallyinvolvesrepeatedactionsintendedtointimidate,harass,
degradeoroffend.Bullyingcanbeverbal,nonverbal,psychological
orphysical.Forthemostpart,weusuallyknowabullywhenwe
seeoneinaction.Forillustrationpurposes,herearesomeexamples
ofbullyingthatundermineourcommitmenttotreateveryonewith
dignityandrespect:
LBrandsCodeofConduct9
• demeaningacolleague,particularlyinfrontofothers;
• personalattacks(angryoutbursts,name-callingandthelike);
• physicalintimidation;
• encouragingotherstoturnagainstor“gangupon”atargeted
co-workerorgroupofco-workers;
• pressuringsomeonetodoorsaysomethingtheydon’twantto;
• sabotaginganother’sworkproductordeliberatelyundermining
someone’sworkperformance;and
• behaviorthatismalicious,hostileoroffensive.
Harassing,bullying,discriminatingagainst,orotherwisedisrespecting
acolleague,customer,vendor,contractororbusinesspartner
electronically,offcompanypropertyoroff-the-clockisalso
prohibited.Managersarerequiredtoreportanycomplaintsthey
receivetotheirHumanResourcespartners.
Thispolicyalsoappliestoallcustomers,vendors,contractors,
businesspartnersorpotentialbusinesspartnersandotherthird
partieswhentheyaredoingbusinesswithusorareonourpremises,
andweexpectandrequirethattheywillbetreatedwithrespectand
thattheywillbehaveinwaysthatalignwithourcultureofrespect.
Anycustomers,vendors,contractorsorotherbusinesspartnerswho
believetheyhavebeensubjectedtoharassment,discriminationor
bullyingshouldraisetheincidenttoGlobalEthics&Compliance
ortheEthicsHotline.
Drug- and Alcohol-free WorkplaceWe are committed to providing a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Youmustworkentirelyfreeoftheeffectsofalcoholandillegaldrugs,
aswellastheadverseeffectsofanyotherlegalsubstance.Youmay
notsell,possess,distribute,useorpurchaseillegaldrugs-orsell,
transferordistributeprescriptiondrugs-oncompanypremisesor
duringworkinghours.Youmaynotreporttoworkafterconsuming
alcoholorillegaldrugs.Forexample,youmaynotgotolunch,drink
alcoholandthenreturntowork.
10LBrandsCodeofConduct
Partnering with Responsible SuppliersWe seek to partner only with suppliers that share our values and our commitment to ethical and responsible business practices. Westronglybelievethequalityofourmerchandisebeginswiththe
treatmentofthepeoplewhocreateourproducts.Forthatreason,
wehaveaSupplierCodeofConductandComplianceGuidebook
thatoutlinesourstandardsforsuppliers.Whilewerecognizethere
aredifferentlegalandculturalenvironmentsinwhichoursuppliers
operatearoundtheworld,weexpectoursupplierstocomplywith
LBrands’highstandardsinordertodobusinesswithus.LBrands
willnotknowinglypartnerwithsuppliersthatengageinanyform
ofmodernslaveryorareunwillingtocommittoorcomplywith
oursupplierstandards.
Environmental ResponsibilityWe believe in doing what is right in our industry, our community and our world.Weconductourbusinessinanenvironmentally
responsiblewayandcomplywithallapplicableenvironmentallaws
andstrivetominimizeourimpactontheenvironment.
Product QualityWe pride ourselves on the quality and integrity of our products.Westrivetosellhigh-qualityproductsthatcomplywithall
applicableproductsafetylaws.
Global TradeWe comply with import and export laws and regulations.Countriesmayimposeeconomicsanctionsrestrictionsrelatingto
businessdealingswithspecificcountries,economicsectors,entities
orindividualsofconcern.Exportcontrolsontheexportorin-
countrytransferofcertainrestricteditemsortechnologyarealso
common.Wecomplywithalleconomicsanctionsaswellasexport
controllawsapplicabletoourbusinessandwedon’tparticipatein
boycottsthattheUnitedStatesdoesnotsupport.
Money LaunderingWe comply with all laws that relate to money laundering.Money
launderingistheprocessofmakingmoneyorproceedsgenerated
byacriminalactivity,suchasdrugtraffickingorterroristfunding,
appeartocomefromalegitimatesource.Criminalproceedsalso
includeallformsofassets,realestateandintangiblepropertythat
arederivedfromcriminalactivity.Thecompanycomplieswithall
applicableanti-moneylaunderinglaws.
LEADING WITH VALUES:
HOW WE DO BUSINESS
We strive to be a good public citizen.
LBrandsCodeofConduct11
Conflicts of InterestWe avoid conflicts of interest.Aconflictofinterestisanyactivity,
financialinterestorpersonalorprofessionalrelationshipthat
interferes(ormayappeartointerfere)withyourabilitytomake
objectivedecisionsonbehalfofthecompany.Conflictsofinterest
createrisksforourcompany,andweallhaveadutytoavoid
situationsthatcouldcreate–orevenappeartocreate–conflicts
ofinterest.Yourownactions,financialandbusinessinterestsor
relationshipsmaycreateconflictsofinterest.Youmustreport
potentialconflictsofinterestaspartoftheannualsurveyprocessand
astheymayarisetoyourmanagerorGlobalEthics&Compliance.
Youshouldneverusecompanyproperty,informationoryourposition
atLBrandsforpersonalgain.Youshouldnevercompetewiththe
company,eitherbyengaginginthesamelineofbusinessorbytaking
awayanyopportunityforsalesorpurchaseofproducts,services
orinterests.Situationsinvolvingconflictsofinterestarenotalways
obviousoreasytoresolve.Thissectiondescribessomeofthemore
commoncircumstancesyoumightencounter.
Financial InterestsAconflictofinterestcanarisewhenyourjudgmentcouldbe
influenced–orappeartobeinfluenced–bypotentialpersonal
financialgain.Forexample,ifyouhaveafinancialinterestina
companythatdoesbusinesswithLBrandsandyourroledirectly
orindirectlyinvolvesthatcompany,youmayhaveaconflictof
interest.Ifyouhaveafinancialinterestinasupplierthatmightpose
aconflictofinterest,youmustdiscloseittoyourmanagerorGlobal
Ethics&Compliance.
Working with Family Members and Close FriendsIfyouworkwithafamilymemberoranyonewithwhomyouhave
aclosepersonalrelationship,therelationshipcanleadtothe
appearanceofbias.Forthepurposesofthispolicy,aclosepersonal
relationshipincludesyourspouse,partner,relative(byblood,
marriageoradoption),personyou’reromanticallyorintimately
involvedwithorothersyoulivewith.Youmustreportanyclose
personalrelationshipyouhavewithanyoneinyourreportinglineto
GlobalEthics&Compliance.Inaddition,youmaynotbeinvolved
inanydecisionsrelatedtothehiring,compensation,evaluation
orpromotionofanyonewithwhomyouhaveaclosepersonal
relationship.ExecutivesinpositionsofSeniorVicePresidentand
abovemaynothaveromanticorintimaterelationshipswithother
associates.Also,ifyouoranyonewithwhomyouhaveaclose
personalrelationshipworksforasupplier,customerorcompetitor,
notifyyourmanagerimmediatelyandremoveyourselffromany
decision-makingasitrelatestothethirdparty.Donotuseyour
positionatLBrandstoinfluencethebiddingprocessorany
negotiationthatinvolvessomeonewithwhomyouhaveaclose
personalrelationship.
12LBrandsCodeofConduct
Outside EmploymentWhileLBrandsrecognizesthatsomeassociatesmayhaveside
businessesorworksecondjobs,youshouldneverengageinany
outsideemploymentorotheractivitiesthatinterferewithyour
responsibilitiesasanLBrandsassociate,arecontingentonyour
useofcompanyassets,violateyourconfidentialityorother
obligationstothecompanyorrequireyoutosupplyproducts
fromthecompany.Associatesmaynotworkforasupplierifthey
havedirectorindirectinfluenceoverthesupplier’sbusinesswith
LBrands.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutwhetheroutsideemployment
isapotentialconflict,contactGlobalEthics&Compliance.
Board Memberships and Personal Political ActivitiesBeforeacceptingapositiontoserveonafor-profitboardof
directorsorasagovernmentofficial,seekapprovalfromGlobal
Ethics&ComplianceandCommunicationstoensurenoconflictof
interestexistsandthatservingwillnotaffectyourabilitytodoyour
job.Ifyouchoosetopersonallyengageinthepoliticalprocessby
workingonapoliticalcampaignorasimilaractivity,youmaydoso
onlyonyourowntimeusingyourownmoneyorresources.Youare
notauthorizedtoactonbehalfofthecompanyorusecompany
resourcesorservicesforyourpersonalpoliticalactivities.
LBrandsCodeofConduct13
How do I know if a conflict of interest exists? Ask yourself:• Domyoutsideinterestsinfluence–orappeartoinfluence–
myabilitytomakesoundbusinessdecisions?
• WillIpersonallybenefitfrommyinvolvementinthesituation?
Willafriendorrelativebenefit?
• Couldmyparticipationinthisactivityinterferewithmy
abilitytodomyjob?
• WillIbeusingcompanyassetsformypersonalbenefit?
• Ifthesituationbecomespublic,wouldIbeembarrassed?
Woulditembarrassthecompany?
Iftheanswertoanyofthesequestionsis“yes”or“Idon’tknow,”
seekguidancefromGlobalEthics&Compliance.
An L Brands supplier asked me to serve as a consultant for them off-hours. Can I do it?Notwithoutapproval.Servingasaconsultantforanothercompany
thatdoesbusinesswithLBrandscancreateaconflictofinterest.
RaisetheissuetoyourmanagerorGlobalEthics&Compliance.
My brother-in-law would be a perfect fit for the open position on our team. Can I hire him?Youcanreferyourbrother-in-law,buthemustgothroughthe
normalapplicationprocess.Inaddition,youmustexcuseyourself
fromthedecision-makingprocessandyoushouldnotseekto
influencetheoutcomeofthehiringdecisioninanyway.
Gina and her boyfriend Dave both work for the company, but in different locations. Because they don’t work together, they’ve never told anyone about their relationship. Recently, Dave was promoted and moved to Gina’s location. What should they do?NeitherGinanorDavecanbeinvolvedindecisionsrelatedto
theother’scompensation,benefits,evaluationsorpromotions.If
eitherGinaorDavesupervisesorreportstotheother,theymust
immediatelydisclosetherelationshiptoGlobalEthics&Compliance.
Learning Opportunity
14LBrandsCodeofConduct
Fair Competition and Fair DealingWe compete vigorously but fairly and ethically.Wedonotengage
inunfairorfraudulentbusinesspracticeseitherdirectlyorindirectly
throughathirdpartyeithertohelpourbusinessorhurtacompetitor’s
business.Itisimportantthatwecomplywithallapplicable
competition,fairdealingandantitrustlawsandavoidpracticesthat
interferewithfairandopencompetition.Thismeans,forexample,that
youmaynotenterintoanyagreement(whetherformalorinformal)
withasupplierorotherthirdpartythatillegallyimpedescompetition.
Wemustalsoavoiddiscussionsandagreementswithcompetitorsthat
mightpreventconsumersfromreceivingthebenefitsofcompetition
–evenifthecompetitorsuggestsitorifthetopiccomesupata
tradeevent.Inaddition,weengageintruthfulandaccuratesalesand
marketingpracticesandguardagainstmakingdeceptive,unfairor
inaccurateclaimsaboutourmerchandiseandservices.Forspecific
informationaboutapplicablelawsortoseekguidance,contactthe
LegalDepartment([email protected]).
Interactions with GovernmentsWe are truthful and straightforward with government entities. Ifyouarecontactedbyagovernmentorregulatoryrepresentative
andaskedtoprovideinformationorsubmittoaninspection
asarepresentativeofthecompany,followyourdepartmentor
storeprocedures.Neverknowinglyprovidefalseormisleading
informationtoanygovernmentofficialorrepresentativeordestroy
recordsrelatedtoaninvestigationandneverdirectorencourage
anotherassociatetodoso.
Youmayshareinformationaboutyourownemploymentwithothers
orcooperatewithanyfairemploymentpracticesagency.Youmay
alsoreportpossibleviolationsoflawtoanygovernmentagencyor
entityormakeanyotherdisclosurethatisprotectedunderapplicable
laworregulation.Youdonotneedpriorauthorizationfromthe
companytomakesuchreports,andyouarenotrequiredtonotify
thecompanythatyouhavemadesuchreports.Ifyouhavequestions
aboutrespondingtoagovernmentorregulatoryinquiry,youshould
seekassistancefromtheLegalDepartment([email protected]).
Political Engagement We believe that involvement in political activities in the communities we serve is important to our success.Thecompanyengagesinpublicpolicyissuesandmaymake
politicalcontributionsaslawsallow.GlobalEthics&Compliance
andGovernmentAffairsmustpre-approveanyuseorcommitment
ofcompanymoneyorothercompanyresourcesforpoliticalactivities.
Thecompanyalsocommunicateswithgovernmentofficialsand
agenciesaroundtheworldaboutpublicpolicyissuesthatmayaffect
ourbusiness.Becauselobbyingisstrictlyregulatedatalllevels,
GovernmentAffairs([email protected]+1.614.415.7078)
mustpre-approvelobbyingactivitiesonthecompany’sbehalf.
LBrandsCodeofConduct15
I am working in another country and one of the local associates told me that offering a small bribe is a customary way to do business and get things done there. What should I do?Evenifofferingabribeseemsliketheeasiestwaytogetsomething
done,itisalwaysimproper.Youshouldneitherofferorpayabribeorlet
someoneelsepayabribeonyourorthecompany’sbehalf,regardlessof
how“customary”itmightbe.Ifabusinesspartnerorsuppliersuggests
thatyoupayabribe,youshouldimmediatelyreporttheincidenttoGlobal
Ethics&Compliance.
A supplier told me that they sometimes pay off government officials to avoid customs and duties on materials they supply to the company. This probably saves the company money, but is it okay?No.Weexpectourbusinesspartnerstocomplywiththelawandwe
willonlydobusinesswithsupplierswhoconductthemselvesethically
andlegally.Youshouldreportthesupplier’sconducttoGlobalEthics&
Complianceimmediately.
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Bribery and CorruptionWe are committed to using honest and ethical business practices. Wefollowallapplicableanti-corruptionandanti-briberylawsand
donottoleratebribery,corruptionorunethicalpracticesofanykind
anywherewedobusiness.
Amongotherthings,anti-corruptionlawsandourGlobalAnti-Corruption
Policyprohibitofferingorgivinganythingofvaluetoanyonetogainan
improperadvantageforthecompany,regardlessoflocalpracticeorcustom,
andevenifrefusingtodosowilldisadvantageourbusiness.Theterm
“anythingofvalue”shouldbebroadlyconstruedtoincludenotonlycashora
cashequivalentssuchasgiftcards,butalso,amongotherthings,discounts,
gifts,entertainment,eventtickets,mealsanddrinks,transportation,lodging
andpromisesoffutureemployment.Thisprohibitionalsoappliestothird
parties;wemaynotaskorallowathirdpartytotakeanyactionwecan’ttake
directly.Asaresult,wemayrequireadditionalreviewofcertainthirdparties
andensureouragreementsincludeappropriateanti-corruptionprovisions.
Youmustimmediatelyreportanysuspectedviolationsoranyrequestsfora
bribeorotherimproperpayment.Forquestionsandguidance,contactthe
GlobalAnti-CorruptionComplianceteam([email protected]
+1.614.415.6311)orGlobalEthics&Compliance.
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Business Gifts and HospitalityWe do not exchange gifts or hospitality that may look like an attempt to improperly influence a business decision.Thispolicy
appliesifyouarethegiverortherecipient.Giftsincludecashor
cashequivalents(giftcards,giftcertificates,rebatesanddiscounts),
merchandise,personalfavors,transportation,travelorvacation
accommodations,businessoremploymentopportunities(including
internships),andanythingelseofvalue.Hospitalityincludesbusiness
meals,cocktails,ticketstoevents(sportingevents,concerts,
theater,etc.),otherformsofentertainmentandrelatedtravel.
Youmuststrictlyadheretothethresholdsandrequirementsset
forthinthispolicy;anyexceptionsrequirepre-approvalbyGlobal
Ethics&Compliance.
This Gifts & Hospitality Policy does not apply to gifts to government officials. Anything of value (including gifts and hospitality) offered or given to a government official must comply with all applicable laws and the company’s Global Anti-Corruption Policy.Whilethis
policyprovidesgeneralguidelinesrelatedtogivingandreceiving
giftsandhospitality,LBrandsmayimposemorerestrictivelimitsto
specificregions,departmentsorfunctions.Ifyouhaveanyquestions
aboutgiftsandhospitality,youshouldseekassistancefromGlobal
Ethics&Compliance.
Offering Gifts and HospitalityTherearetimeswhenyoumaywanttooffergiftsorhospitalityto
abusinesscontact.Weneverofferanythingofvaluetoinfluencea
businessdecisionormakeoffersthatmaybeperceivedassuch.As
longasthatisnotthecase,andifitisotherwiseconsistentwithour
valuesandapprovedbyyourmanager,youmayoffer:
• giftsorhospitalitywithavalueof$50orless;
• businessmealsprovidedtheyarenotextravagant;
• aninvitationtoanoccasionaleventprovidedtherelatedcostsare
reasonable,customaryandappropriate,andyouwillattendthe
eventwiththeexternalparty;and
• companygiftcardsredeemableforLBrandsmerchandisewitha
valueof$50orless.
Youmayneverofferorgive:
• cash;
• cashequivalentssuchasgiftcards(otherthancompanygiftcards
asdescribedabove),giftcertificates,discountsandrebates;
• anythingvaluedatmorethan$50;
• anysolicitedgiftorhospitality(thatis,theexternalparty
asksyouforthegiftorhospitality);
• anythingofvalueasaquidproquo;or
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How do I know if a meal with a supplier or other party is considered extravagant? Is there something I should do ahead of time to avoid a possible violation of the Code?Youshouldaskyourselfifthetypeofmeal–location,cost–
isreasonableandcustomaryforthecircumstances.Toavoid
apotentialviolationoftheCode,ifasupplierorthirdparty
invitesyoutoameal,youcansuggestavenuethatyouknow
tobereasonableandmakesureyoudiscussthemeeting
withyourmanagerbeforeattending.
An L Brands supplier is sponsoring a sporting event and invited only me to attend as a “thank you” for renewing their contract for another three years. Some of the vendor’s key executives and representatives will attend the event and it will be an opportunity for me to network with them. Should I accept?No.Youcannotaccepthospitalityasanindividualreward
forconductingcompanybusiness.Fromtimetotime,a
departmentorteammayattenda“celebrationevent”witha
vendorattheconclusionofamajorproject,butnoindividual
associatemaypersonallybenefitfromworkingwithavendor.
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• anythingthatwouldcauseotherpeopletoviolatetheir
employer’sstandard.Alwaysbemindfulthatourbusiness
partnershavetheirownrulesonreceivinggiftsand
hospitality,andyoushouldneverofferanythingthatwould
violatethoserules.
Anygiftorhospitalityyougivemustbebudgetedand
accuratelydisclosedindetailinourfinancialrecords.
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Accepting Gifts and HospitalityYoumanyneveracceptgiftsorhospitalityfromanysupplier,
vendor,orotherthirdpartyifyouhaveanyreasontobelievethe
thirdpartymaybeseekingtoinfluencebusinessdecisionsor
transactions.Andneverrequestgiftsorhospitalityfromanythird
party.Perceptionmattersaswell.Youshouldalwaysbeawareof
howtheactofacceptingagiftorhospitalitymightbeperceived
bythepublic,byothercompanysuppliersorvendors,or
byotherassociates.
Ifyouarefullysatisfiedthatthegiverisnotattemptingtoinfluence
businessandtheacceptanceofagiftwillnotresultinanegative
perception,thenyoumayaccept:
• giftsorhospitalitywithavalueof$50orless;
• businessmeals,iftheyarenotextravagant;
• aninvitationtoanoccasionaleventprovidedtherelatedcosts
arereasonable,customaryandappropriate,youwillattendthe
eventwiththeexternalpartyandyourmanagerapproves;and
• perishablegifts,iftheyaresharedwiththeteamordonatedto
acharitableorganization.
AssociatesinAsiamayacceptonelaisee/hongbao/redenvelope
valuedat$15orlessfromaperson,companyorvendorgroup
outsideofLBrandsforasingleholidayoreventeachyear.
Youmayneveraccept:
• cash;
• cashequivalents(includinggiftcards,giftcertificates,
discountsandrebates);
• anythingvaluedmorethan$50(withtheexceptionofthe
perishablegiftsdescribedabove);
• anythingofvalueasaquidproquo;or
• anythingthatwouldcauseotherpeopletoviolatetheir
employer’sstandard.
Intherareinstancewhenrefusingorreturningagiftorhospitality
wouldbeimpracticalorembarrassing,youshouldmanagethegift
inafairandobjectivemannerthatdoesnotbenefityoupersonally,
suchasdonatingittocharity,andyoushouldimmediatelynotify
GlobalEthics&Compliance.Youshouldalsoimmediatelynotify
GlobalEthics&Complianceaboutanyothergiftorhospitality
youbelievewasofferedinviolationofourpolicy.
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Financial Integrity and Accurate RecordsWe ensure that company records are accurate, timely and completely reflect actual transactions and events.Ourshareholders,customers,fellowassociates,thepublic
andgovernmententitiesareentitledtoaccurateandtruthful
businessrecords.Weusecompanyassetsappropriatelyand
reflectallexpenditures,transactions,assetsandliabilitiesproperly
inourbusinessrecords.Itisyourresponsibilitytocreateaccurate
andcompleterecordsandfollowinternalcontrols.Neverfalsify
anyrecordordocumentforanyreason.Donotattemptto
circumventinternalcontrolsandprocesses.Forpurposesofthis
policy,theterm“records”includesanyinformationwemakeor
keep,regardlessoftheformat.Ifyouareunsureaboutwhatis
required,talktoyourmanagerorGlobalEthics&Compliance.
LEADING WITH VALUES:
OUR COMPANY AND YOU
The relationship
between you & the company is one of
trust.
I don’t work in finance or accounting. Is “financial integrity” my responsibility?Yes.Accuracyinrecordkeepingiseveryone’sjob.From
expensereportsandbenefitsenrollmentforms,toinventory
recordsandsalesinvoices,allofourtransactions–whether
theyareroutineorextraordinary-mustbeaccurate,
completeandproperlyrecorded.
I saw a coworker sign off on an inspection report when he hadn’t actually done the inspection. What should I do?Youshouldreporttheissuetoyourmanager,Global
Ethics&ComplianceortheEthicsHotline.Signingoffon
thereportwhenhehadn’tdonetheinspectionwouldbe
consideredaformoffalsifyingrecordsandwouldviolate
theCodeofConduct.
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Protecting Personal and Business InformationWe protect our information assets and employ privacy safeguards to protect associate, customer and contractor information.Wecomplywithapplicablelawsandprotect
informationinaccordancewiththelaw,ourpoliciesandour
companyvalues.Informationmaybeonpaperorelectronic.
Youmustonlycollectorsaveinformationneededtoconduct
companybusinessandonlykeepthatinformationforaslong
asnecessaryforlegalorbusinesspurposes.Youmustensure
thatweprotectourcustomersandassociatesbyexercising
compliantbusinesspracticesrelatedtodatacollection,
use,choiceandcontrol,localization,disposal,transferand
communication.Inaddition,youshouldensurethatsuppliers
andotherthirdpartieswithaccesstoourcustomerorbusiness
informationcomplywithapplicablelawsandourpolicies.
Ifyouhaveaccesstoconfidentialandsensitiveinformation,you
shouldcomplywithcompanypoliciesandproceduresrelatedto
securingandprotectingthatinformationagainstunauthorized
access,useanddisclosure.Youshouldneveruseourinformation
assetsforyourownbenefitoruseanothercompany’sproprietary
andnon-publicinformationforLBrands’benefitwithoutthat
company’swrittenpermission.Tradesecretsareanexampleof
businessinformationwemustprotect.Inadditiontoprotecting
LBrands’tradesecrets,youmaynotdisclosethetradesecretsof
anysupplierorbusinesspartneroranycompanyforwhichyou
werepreviouslyemployed.Respectotherassociates’obligations
toprotecttheconfidentialityofformeremployers.Donot
download,distribute,keeporproduceunauthorizedcontentof
books,magazines,newspapers,films,videos,musicrecordings,
websites,productsorcomputerprograms.
Specificdepartmentswithinourcompanymayalsohavespecial
privacyrulesorprocedures.Youmustcomplywiththeprivacy
requirementsthatapplytospecificareasofthebusinessand
yourroleorfunction.Youmayonlydestroyinformationand
recordsinaccordancewiththecompany’srecordsmanagement
policiesandneverinresponsetoorinanticipationofan
audit,investigationorlawsuit.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutthe
record-keepingrequirementsapplicabletoyourjob,contact
GlobalEthics&Compliance.
Personalinformationaboutassociates,customers,suppliers
andvendorsmustbesecurelymanaged.Ifyoususpect
abreachofpersonalinformation,contacttheLegal
Department([email protected]).
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You should never:• Shareyoursystempasswordswithanyone.
• Leavelaptopsorothermobiledevicesunattendedwhile
travelingorinanexposedlocationwheretheycanbestolen.
• Downloadunauthorizedorunlicensedsoftware
onLBrandsdevices.
I emailed a report to a supplier and accidentally attached a report that contained the email addresses of many L Brands customers. What should I do?Youshouldimmediatelyaskthesuppliertodeletetheemailand
reporttheincidenttotheLegalDepartment([email protected]).
A valued supplier wants to promote a new product and reached out to me for an associate email list so it can extend its marketing reach. Should I share the list?No.Anythingthatrelatestotheidentifyofassociates,suchas
personalemailaddresses,phonenumbers,salarydetails,etc.,is
personalinformationandshouldnotbesharedwithsuppliers
–orevenwithotherassociateswhodonothaveabusiness
justificationtohavetheinformation.
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Audits and InvestigationsWe cooperate fully with internal and external audits and investigations of possible violations of company policies.Donotdestroyoralteranydocumentsthatmayberequested
aspartofaninvestigationorauditonbehalfofthecompany.
Donotlie,makeintentionallyfalseormisleadingstatements
orfailtoprovideaccurateinformationtointernalorexternal
auditorsorinvestigators,orcauseotherstodoso.
Use of Company PropertyWe use work time and company property for the benefit of the company.Companypropertyincludesourpremises,
information,equipment,documents,data,software,technology
assets,supplies,merchandise,samplesandsupportservices.
Improperuseofcompanypropertycanexposethecompany
tolegalorfinancialrisk.Onoccasion,youmayusecompany
propertyforlimited,incidentalpersonaluse.You’reresponsible
fortakingreasonablestepstoprotectLBrandspropertyunder
yourcontrolfromtheft,misuse,lossordamage.Exceptas
restrictedbylaw,youhavenoexpectationofprivacyrelated
toyouruseofLBrandscommunicationtools(suchasemail
orcompanymessagingplatforms)orwhenyouareusingthe
company’snetwork.LBrandshastherightto-anddoes–
monitorcommunicationsandcommunicationtools,including
theircontentandusage.
Inside InformationWe comply with insider trading laws.Insideinformationis
information(aboutourcompanyoranothercompany)that
isnotpublicandisalsomaterial–thatis,informationthat
areasonableinvestorwouldconsiderimportantindeciding
whethertobuy,sellorholdstock.Companypoliciesand
thelawstrictlylimitwhatwecandowhileweholdinside
information.Examplesofmaterialinformationinclude
earningsandotherfinancialresults,salesdata,inventory
levels,managementchanges,plansforanacquisition,sale
ormerger,andbusinessstrategies.
YoumaynottradeLBrandsstockandothersecurities
whileyoupossessmaterial,non-publicinformationabout
thecompany.ThisappliestoallLBrandsassociatesand
theirfamilies.Tradingincludesbuying,sellingandshifting
accountbalances,investmentallocationsandinvestment
directionsincompanyplans.
Inaddition,youmaynotshareinsideinformationwithanyone
unlesstheyhaveabusinessneedtoknowandyoumaynever
shareinsideinformationoutsideofLBrands.
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I don’t work in Finance or have access to financial information. Do prohibitions on insider trading apply to me?Yes.Anyonewithknowledgeofconfidential,material
informationcanviolateinsidertradinglawsiftheytrade
onthatinformationordisclosethatinformationtothird
partieswhothentradestockbasedontheinformation.
Youmustexercisecautionandnotdiscloseconfidential
companyinformationevenduringcasualconversations
withfamilyandfriends.
In a meeting with one of our vendors, I learned information that could affect some stock trades my brother-in-law is considering. Can I share what I know since it won’t benefit me personally?No.Thelawnotonlyprohibitsyoufrombuyingorselling
stockbasedoninsideinformation,italsoprohibitsyou
fromtippingoffyourbrother-in-law(oranyoneelse)in
orderforhimtotrade.
A friend asked me if I could confirm an internet blog that claimed Bath & Body Works was launching a new line of home fragrance next year. Can I tell him what I know?No.Productplanandlaunchinformationisconfidential
informationandshouldnotbediscussedwithanyone
outsideofthecompanyunlesstheinformationhasbeen
madepublic.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutwhethercertain
informationhasbeenmadepublic,pleasecontactyour
managerorCommunications([email protected]
or+1.800.945.5088).
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24LBrandsCodeofConduct
Intellectual PropertyOur intellectual property rights are among our most valuable assets.Ourintellectualpropertyincludeslegallyprotected
creations,suchascopyrights,trademarks,patents,brands,design
rightsandtradesecrets.Theworkyoucreateaspartofyour
workresponsibilities,includinginventions,designs,know-howor
innovationsusingcompanytime,resourcesorinformation,also
belongstothecompany.
Forthecompany’sprotectionaswellasyourown,weexpectyou
toreportthedistributionofcounterfeitmerchandiseorother
improperdistributionofourproducts.Weexpectyoutocomply
withlawsgoverningcopyright,trademarksandotherintellectual
property,includingthecompany’sowncopyrights,trademarksand
brands.Neverusedeceptiveorillegaltacticstoobtaininformation
aboutourcompetitors’intellectualproperty.Ifyouareunsure
aboutyourproperuseofourintellectualproperty,checkwithyour
managerortheLegalDepartment([email protected]).
External CommunicationsOnly authorized associates may communicate to the public on the company’s behalf.Thecompanyreleasesinformationrelated
toitsfinancialperformanceandpositiononsignificantissuesand
strategiesonlythroughassociateswhoareauthorizedtospeak
publiclyonbehalfofthecompany.
Thecompanywillrespondtoinvestorsandthemediaonly
throughadesignatedspokesperson.Ifyou’reeveraskedtomake
acommenttoinvestorsorthemediaonbehalfofthecompany,
directtherequesttoCommunications.
Allrequeststospeakexternallyasarepresentativeofthe
companyatoccasionssuchasindustryconferences,education
presentationsandpaneldiscussionsmustbeapprovedinadvance
byCommunications.Youmaynotparticipateincasestudies,
whitepapers,otherpublishedpiecesorawardentrieswithout
Communication’spre-approval.Ifyouorathirdpartywantsto
usethecompany’slogosornameinexternalvenuessuchaspress
releases,casestudywebsitesorattradeshowsbyexternalparties,
includingthemedia,youmustseekapprovalinadvancefrom
Communications([email protected]+1.800.945.5088).
Using Social MediaWe use social media responsibly.Customers,competitorsand
associatesallovertheworldcaneasilyaccessinformationposted
onsocialmedia.Allassociatesshouldfollowgeneralbestpractices
whenusingsocialmedia,evenforpersonaluse.
IfyoumentionLBrandsoranyofourbrandsorproductsinapost
aboutthecompanyyoumustclearlystateyouraffiliationwiththe
company(forexample,“IworkforBath&BodyWorks,andIlovethe
newHolidayCollection”)andcomplywiththefollowingguidelines:
LBrandsCodeofConduct25
• Donotdiscussconfidentialorproprietarycompanyinformation.
• Alwayscommunicatehonestlyand,ifyoushareanopinion,
statethatitisyouropinionandnotthatofthecompany.
• Nevermakeharassing,vulgar,demeaningorintimidating
commentsaboutotherassociates,customersorsuppliers,as
suchcommentsmaybedeemeddiscriminationorharassment.
• Donotmakedisparagingormisleadingremarks
aboutourcompetitors.
• UsetheCodeofConductandourvaluesasyourguide.
Charitable Donations and SolicitationThere are times when we want to contribute to something we believe in.LBrandsengagesinphilanthropicworkinmanyof
ourlocalcommunitiesandtheLBrandsFoundationprovides
monetarysupportforcharitableorganizations.Thecompany
occasionallysolicitsassociatesaspartofcompany-sponsored
charitableactivities.Allcommunications,solicitationorpromotions
toassociatesmayonlybemadeinaccordancewithcompany
policiesandasapprovedinadvancebyCommunityRelations
andCommunications.
Weencourageassociatestosupportcharitableorganizations
andcauses.However,it’simportanttoprotectworkactivitiesand
relationshipswithbusinesspartnersfromthosewhopromote
personalcauses,productsorviewpoints.Wehaveguidelinesfor
solicitingmoney,timeorresources,ordistributingliterature.You
maynotmakesolicitationsduringworktimeoratourofficesand
facilitiesorsolicitvendorsorbusinesspartnersonthecompany’s
behalfwithoutapprovalfromGlobalEthics&Complianceand
CommunityRelations.Inaddition,youmayneversolicitavendor
orbusinesspartnerwithanexpressorimpliedunderstanding,
suggestionorexpectationthatsupportingacharitablecausewill
benefitthevendor’sorbusinesspartner’srelationshipwiththe
company.Non-companysponsoredactivitiesarenotpermittedon
companyproperty,evenduringnonworkinghours,andthirdparties
areprohibitedfromsolicitingordistributingliteratureoncompany
property.Youmayneverusecompanyfundsorresourcestomake
acharitabledonationwithoutapprovalfromCommunityRelations
([email protected])andGlobalEthics&Compliance.
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LEADING WITH VALUES:
ADMINISTERING OUR CODE
You may contact Global Ethics & Compliance with questions at any time.
• Forgeneralinquiries,contact
[email protected]+1.614.415.2721.
• Forquestionsonourtrainingprograms,contact
• Forquestionsconcerningconflictsofinterestdisclosures,
[email protected]+1.614.415.2721.
• YoumaysendapostallettertoGlobalEthics&Compliance,
LBrandsInc.,P.O.Box16000,Columbus,OH43216USA.
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RELATED POLICIESCODE OF CONDUCT SECTION RELATED POLICIES
Honesty
AcceptableUsePolicyandStandardsGlobalRecordsManagementPolicyGlobalTravel&ExpenseReimbursementPolicyInformationClassificationandHandlingPolicyandStandards
PartneringwithResponsibleSuppliers SupplierCodeofConductandComplianceGuidebook
EnvironmentalResponsibility EnvironmentalResponsibilities
ProductQuality ProductInformationPolicies
BriberyandCorruptionGlobalAnti-CorruptionPolicyGlobalTravel&ExpenseReimbursementPolicy
BusinessGiftsandHospitalityGlobalAnti-CorruptionPolicyGlobalTravel&ExpenseReimbursementPolicy
InteractionswithGovernments GlobalAnti-CorruptionPolicy
ProtectingPersonalandBusinessInformationAcceptableUsePolicyandStandardsGlobalRecordsManagementPolicyInformationClassificationandHandlingPolicyandStandards
InsideInformation InsiderTradingPolicy
FinancialIntegrityandAccurateRecordsGlobalAnti-CorruptionPolicyGlobalRecordsManagementPolicyGlobalTravel&ExpenseReimbursementPolicy
UseofCompanyPropertyAcceptableUsePolicyandStandardsInformationClassificationandHandlingPolicyandStandards