2013 SuStainability RepoRt >
eConomiC and finanCial ReSponSibility
Values and Code oF ethiCs
eConoMiC and FinanCial
Responsibility
“The code of ethics is an important and innovative tool for
promoting the fundamental rights of individuals, employment
and the territory, and a good policy for fighting corruption”.
European Commission
The sustainability strategy adopted by the Prysmian Group
is founded on a system of values that mark the behaviour of
individuals both within and outside the organisation. The Code
of Ethics establishes the principles for all to follow, consistent
with the vision and mission of the Group.
For Prysmian, the Code of Ethics represents the Group’s
“Constitution”, being the charter of rights and moral duties
that defines the ethical-social responsibilities of each
participant in the organisation. Given its position as a true
practical guide for daily activities, the Code of Ethics plays a
strategic role in the life of the Group. The Code of Ethics is a
tool for preventing irresponsible or illegal conduct by those
who work in the name and on behalf of Prysmian.
The Code of Ethics lives and evolves with the development
of the business in the competitive world. It is always open
to receive and accepts requests for legality and propriety
expressed by any group of stakeholders.
The activities of Prysmian are marked by the following values:
Excellence, Integrity and Understanding.
• Excellence: “Doing well is never enough. A rigorous
approach and entrepreneurial leadership are combined to
offer innovative and complete solutions for every kind of
business”.
• Integrity: “When it comes to ethics, no challenge is too great
or too small, if the objective is to achieve the best”.
• Understanding: “We have great respect for different
opinions and ideas, and a lively interest in the needs of our
customers”.
