Business Ethics

Emerson is committed to conducting its business affairs with honesty, integrity, and in full compliance with all applicable laws. All employees of Emerson and its divisions and subsidiaries are to conduct themselves in ways that demonstrate uncompromising ethical standards in all of their dealings with customers, suppliers, governments, the public and each other.

The Emerson Ethics and Compliance Program has the following primary guidance documents:

Employee Code of Conduct handbook, which outlines the responsibilities of all employees.
- Executive Officer Supplement, which addresses the special responsibilities of the company's executive officers.
- Director Supplement, which addresses the special responsibilities of members of the company's Board of Directors.
CEO and Senior Financial Officers Code of Ethics, which addresses the special responsibilities of directors and executive officers
Supplier Code of Conduct, which address the responsibilities for all suppliers
Code of Ethics for Business Partners, which addresses expectations for all our vendors, suppliers, and customers regarding ethical and business standards.
Business Partner Code of Conduct presentation, which addresses the responsibilities of and expectations for all our vendors and suppliers

Translations of the Employee Code of Conduct are available below. More information about Emerson’s Ethics and Compliance Program is available on our Integrity & Ethics page.

Employee Code of Conduct Translations

Corporate Governance

Principles & Practices

Statement of corporate governance, revised effective November 7, 2023, reviewed as of November 7, 2023

Board of Directors

Independent & inside Board of Directors members.

Committee Charters

Overview of all Board Committees and charter downloads

Employee, director and executive officer ethical responsibilities

Bylaws

Emerson bylaws as amended through May 4, 2021

Executive Officer Severance Policy

Policy pertaining to Section 16 officers

Articles of Incorporation

Restated Articles of Incorporation adopted February 6, 2001

Trade Associations & Lobbying

Lobbying, trade associations and coalitions

Ethics & Compliance

Compliance reporting information

Statement of Tax Principles

United Kingdom Tax Transparency Statement

Conflict Minerals

We are a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), working to ensure responsible mineral sourcing in supply chains.

Other Policies & Statements

Global Human Rights, Share Pledging, Anti-Hedging, Clawback Policies and UK Modern Slavery Act