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Commitment to
Integrity and Compliance

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Alcon is committed to demonstrating integrity in everything we do. WHAT we do at Alcon is critical to help people see brilliantly; HOW we conduct our business in the workplace, in the marketplace, and in society determines our success as a business.

 

Commitment to
Integrity and Compliance

Code of Business Conduct

Our Code of Business Conduct (“Code”) serves as the foundation of our Integrity and Compliance program. Our Code defines what we stand for and how we conduct our business. All associates and members of the Board of Directors are expected to conduct company business consistent with the requirements of our Code.

Alcon Third Party Code of Conduct

Alcon requires third parties who conduct business with Alcon to comply with applicable legal requirements and to meet Alcon expectations stated in the Alcon Third Party Code of Conduct. Third Parties are also expected to adopt with their own suppliers the same broad principles covered in this Code.

Compliance Program Description and Declarations

At Alcon, we believe in having a strong global integrity and compliance program that includes appropriate practices to prevent, deter, and address compliance and ethical violations. The following statements provide additional information about our program and practices.

Transparency

Where required by law, Alcon reports to appropriate government authorities the payments and other transfers of value Alcon makes in the relevant geography to specified healthcare parties.
For more specific information on Alcon’s compliance with the U.S. Physician Payment Sunshine Act reporting requirements, see the statement below.

Ethics Helpline

As part of our robust speak-up culture, Alcon encourages and expects its associates to ask questions and report ethical concerns by contacting a member of management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, or the Alcon Ethics Helpline.
The Alcon Ethics Helpline is an independently managed, confidential online and telephone service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in multiple languages. Concerns may be reported anonymously through the Helpline, where allowed under local law.

For details about how to report, visit
Alcon.Ethicspoint.com