Governance and Ethics
In a continuing effort to engage our associates around the world in understanding our Code of Ethical Behavior and Corporate Compliance Policies and Procedures, Office Depot expanded onsite instructor-led Code of Ethics (COE) training to India, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Korea, China, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Israel and Central America. We conducted onsite instructor -led FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) training in all of our high-risk markets.
Also in 2008, we introduced our computer-based ethics training and FCPA training programs in the UK, Israel and Korea. Both the FCPA and COE program were reviewed with four different outside audit and/or ethics compliance vendors to benchmark Office Depot's program to the industry. The program was found to be complete, if not robust, by all who reviewed it.
In a related initiative, we used posters to raise awareness about our Office Depot Hotline in our international markets. The Office Depot Hotline serves as a communication venue for associates to voice concerns about policy violations, fraud, stealing, workplace misconduct and similar issues. The posters serve as a constant reminder that associates always have a voice at Office Depot.
To here to read the Office Depot Code of Ethical Behavior.