People and Values

Our commitment to the highest standards of integrity begins with ensuring that everyone across the Tyco organization understands our core values - values that define how we conduct ourselves - both as employees and as decision-makers.

Strong Fundamental Values
Our employees play a vital role in ensuring the success of our daily business activities and Tyco's values are the foundation by which our employees conduct themselves. Every employee, manager and director throughout the organization is expected to adhere to our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability. These values are also the basis on which we build the trust and integrity that will allow our businesses to continue to succeed.

Tyco's Guide To Ethical Conduct

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Tyco Values

Integrity
We must demand of ourselves and of each other the highest standards of individual and corporate integrity. We safeguard company assets. We comply with all company policies and laws.

Excellence
We continually challenge each other to improve our products, our processes, and ourselves. We strive always to understand our customers' businesses and help them achieve their goals. We are dedicated to diversity, fair treatment, mutual respect, and trust.

Teamwork
We foster an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and results through teamwork. We practice leadership that teaches, inspires, and promotes full participation and career development. We encourage open and effective communication and interaction.

Accountability
We honor the commitments we make, and take personal responsibility for all actions and results. We create an operating discipline of continuous improvement that is an integral part of our culture.

The Strength of Many
To be globally competitive, we embrace and cultivate the richness that diversity brings to our organization. Tyco has always been committed to promoting a diverse work force and providing opportunities for everyone to contribute to their fullest potential.

Equality of Employment
Tyco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of Race, Religion, Color, Age, Gender, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Physical or Mental Disability, or Vietnam Era or Disabled Veteran Status, or any other categories protected by law.

Workplace Safety / Anti-violence
Workplace safety is our highest priority and is one of the greatest benefits we can offer to our employees and their families. Tyco's belief is that all accidents can be prevented. Tyco is committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and others on Company premises and we are all responsible for maintaining a safe workplace by following safety and health rules and practices.

Harassment-Free/ Violence-Free Workplace
One of Tyco's key goals is to maintain a work environment free from discrimination, harassment or personal behavior that is not conducive to a productive work climate. We are steadfast in our commitment to provide a workplace environment free from intimidation, threats, and violent acts.

Drug/ Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy
Substance abuse, including alcohol abuse, is a serious threat to the safety, health and productivity of our organization, employees and customers. Tyco believes that its employees, customers and shareholders benefit from a workplace free of alcohol and drug abuse.