Adobe has a comprehensive Code of Business Conduct that sets standards and expectations for employee behavior both at work and in the marketplace. This code is based on our guiding principles: integrity, respect, honesty, quality, responsibility and fairness. We engage only with business partners, suppliers and vendors who share our commitment these principles. We’ve also adopted a comprehensive Business Partner Code of Conduct, derived from the United Nations Global Compact, that details our expectations for all business partners. Topics covered in the Business Partner Code of Conduct include integrity and compliance with laws; labor standards; environmental standards; and procedures.
Adobe is committed to conducting business free from extortion, bribery and all unlawful, unethical or fraudulent activity. Adobe partners must not offer, give, promise or authorize any bribe, gift, loan, fee, reward or other advantage to any government official or employee, any customer, any Adobe employee or any other person to obtain any business advantage or improperly influence any action or decision. Adobe business partners, suppliers and vendors must comply with all applicable international anti-corruption laws and regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act.
In accordance with the California Supply Chain Transparency Act (SB 657) and UK Modern Slavery Act, Adobe’s statement of disclosure articulates our policies and practices around recognizing and preventing human trafficking and slavery in the global supply chain. Read the Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy Statement and the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act Statement.
Adobe ensures environmental and social responsibility for its products through a comprehensive supplier management program. In order to be effective, this involves an awareness of global issues.
With Adobe’s transition away from a physical supply chain to a fully digital one, we have reduced the environmental impact of our products by more than 95%1 . And with our commitment to power our digital delivery of product with renewable energy by 2035, the impact reduction will move to 100%.
We are excited to announce that Adobe joined The Green Grid, a group whose mission is to drive accountable, effective, resource-efficient, end-to-end ICT ecosystems. This partnership presents an alignment with our digital identity and will help us move forward with our commitment to The White House’s American Business Act on Climate Pledge and RE100.
For our remaining physical supply chain, Adobe has adopted the Responsible Business Alliance’s Code of Conduct as our program foundation, supporting better social, economic and environmental outcomes for those involved in our supply chain. We also administer the Responsible Business Alliance Supplier Self-Assessment Questionnaire, a comprehensive survey tool used to identify potential corporate responsibility risks within a company’s global supply chain, to all Tier 1 suppliers. To date, 100 percent of our Tier 1 suppliers have completed and passed the questionnaire.
Read the Supply Chain Implementation Standards.
1. Digital footprint calculations derived from Lawrence Berkeley Labs CLEER methodology.
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