Atos places particular importance on upholding ethical rules in conducting its business. To this end, Atos adopted a Code of Ethics as early as 2003, reminding its employees the need to act honestly, impartially and with integrity in their daily professional activity and in compliance with the legal framework applicable in every country where Atos conducts its business. The Code was rewritten in 2010 to take into account the evolution of the environment in which Atos operates.
 

Though the Code is distributed to all employees throughout the world, the employees who are most concerned with the content of the Code are asked to acknowledge receipt of the Code. In addition, the suppliers and partners of Atos which contribute to develop its activities must formally commit to respecting the principles of the Code.
 

Professional integrity is implemented internally. Atos treats its employees based on merits and qualifications and without discrimination. Integrity is also the foundings of Atos’ relationship with third parties.