Respect of laws and regulations
''Ensure constant compliance with the regulations and respect for cultures of the countries in which we operate. ... Wherever we are located, we are determined to act as a responsible and honest Company, respectful of mankind and the law.''
Michelin Performance and Responsibility Charter (2002), Implementing our values, exercising our responsibilities
Michelin is committed to fully respecting the applicable laws and regulations in all of its activities. It is the responsibility of each employee to abide by the letter and spirit of these laws.
Context
All over the world, laws and regulations are enacted by government authorities at different levels: country, city, canton, province. Some laws and regulations also have extraterritorial scope.
For certain topics, local law may be stricter than this Code. If so, local laws will prevail. However, in the event that this Code is stricter than local law, this Code will prevail.
Guiding Principles
The Group does not expect its employees to be legal experts. It is nevertheless the personal responsibility of each employee to find out about the laws and regulations applicable to their missions and to comply with them. The Legal Department will help all employees to act in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
Employees should also determine when it is necessary to seek advice from the Legal Department.
Do: I must
- Find out about the law applicable to my activities by consulting the Legal Department if necessary.
- Comply with the applicable laws and regulations.
- If this Code is stricter than the applicable law, comply with this Code.
Don't: I must not
- Act without consulting the Legal Department in case of doubt or in the presence of an unknown situation.
Practical case 1
You would like to give gifts to public servants whom you frequently meet in the course of your work. This custom, on an important holiday, is completely legitimate in the country. What is the procedure to follow?
You should consult the applicable gifts and invitations policy and contact the Legal Department. You must also ensure that this practice complies with local policy, this Code and French anti-corruption law, which applies to the Group's activities throughout the world.
Practical case 2
You have just accepted a position in a new métier. Due to a heavy workload, you do not have time to complete the mandatory legal training for this position. Does it comply with the Group's principles?
No. You need to find the time to take the training.
