Commitment
and dedication to ethical professional conduct is expected of all employees in
every aspect of our business practices. Our company is judged by how its'
employees act. Therefore, upholding the Turner reputation is paramount. This
reputation will be upheld only if we act with honesty and integrity in all
business practices. Maintaining the trust and confidence of owners, employees,
customers and other people with whom we conduct business, as well as the
communities in which we work, is crucial to our continued growth and success.
This
Code shall serve as a basis for ethical decision-making in the performance of
work for this Company. Additionally this code may serve as a basis for judging
the merit of a formal complaint pertaining to violations of professional
ethical standards contained herein. It is understood that some words and
descriptions in a code of ethics and professional conduct are subject to
varying personal interpretations, and that any ethical principle may conflict
with other ethical principles in specific situations.
Compliance with this Code:
The future of our Company depends on our operational, administrative and
ethical excellence. All employees should adhere to the principles of this code
as well as encourage and support adherence to these principles by their
co-workers. Our compliance policies and this Code are all aimed at avoiding
unethical conduct as well as possible violations of laws. Each employee has an
obligation to seek clarification and advice whenever a question concerning
compliance with this Code arises. Such advice may be sought from management,
from the Ethics Committee or from our internal Risk Management, Legal, Audit or
Human Resources departments. Our long-term success in this area will depend on
each employee’s realizing our Company’s commitment to this Code, seeking advice
before engaging in conduct that presents legal or ethical questions, and
proceeding with business in a professional and ethical manner.
Reporting Possible Violations of this Code:
If an employee feels that they have a good faith report of behavior that
they believe to be a violation of this Code they are required to make such
report to the Turner Ethics Committee at 1-800-288-6503. Any attempt at
retaliation or intimidation against anyone reporting in good faith, a suspected
violation of this Code or against anyone who participates in an investigation
of a suspected violation will not be tolerated. Once a report of a possible
violation of this Code is made, a prompt investigation will be conducted by the
Turner Ethics Committee. Our Company strives to consistently and appropriately
enforce this Code. Violators of this Code are subject to disciplinary action up
to and including termination. In certain cases, where appropriate, law enforcement
officials will be informed of facts discovered by any internal investigation
concerning non-compliance with laws.
In addition to this Code, Company and site specific policies and procedures are
detailed in your employee handbook. It is the responsibility of every employee
to perform his or her job in a manner that is in strict compliance with all
Company policies, procedures and Codes.