The Code of Conduct is based on the PwC Purpose and a core set of shared values, and sets out a common framework around how we are expected to behave and to do the right thing. Knowing, understanding, and living the Code, is a fundamental part of who we are as PwC professionals, and what we stand for. Whether we are working with PwC people or others, we depend on each other to be mindful of our ethical responsibilities.
Our Code of Conduct reflects the significant changes in our world, the very nature of our work and how we do business today, as well as our need as trusted professionals to understand how to continue to behave ethically in the face of all of these changes. The Code is one of many tools we have as professionals to help guide our behaviour, and is intended to be a framework, not a rulebook. It cannot, and does not, cover every situation we might encounter but rather seeks to embed our values into our day to day behaviours and ethical decision making.
PwC is recognised as a global leader in professional services, working with many of the world’s largest organisations. PwC is committed to operating within a framework of ethical and professional standards, laws, regulations, internal policies, and our core values. PwC is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and is committed to its ten principles.
At PwC, we expect the same level of integrity and business conduct from our Third Parties and their personnel as we do our own people. These standards are explained in our Global Third Party Code of Conduct.
We serve clients and communities around the world, working to achieve our Purpose: to build trust in society and solve important problems. Every day, we come together to make this happen, and whether we’re working with PwC people or others, we depend on each other to be mindful of our ethical responsibilities.
Our approach to human rights is already well integrated into our existing business practices, for example as part of our Human Capital, Procurement, Ethics and Compliance, and Corporate Responsibility activities.