BD believes that ethics are everyone’s responsibility, and as a business, we must lead by example. All associates are expected to deal fairly with customers, suppliers, competitors, the public and one another at all times and in accordance with ethical business practices. As part of BD’s Business Conduct and Compliance Guide, we instruct our associates not to take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealing practice. No payment in any form should be made directly or indirectly to or for anyone for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or obtaining any other favorable action. BD or our associates may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination, as well as potential civil or criminal liability for violation of the BD Business Conduct and Compliance Guide. The BD Business Conduct and Compliance Guide also addresses conflicts of interest, business hospitality, dealing with governments and officials, competitor relations, international trade law and more.