Ethical business Practices

Goodyear is committed to conducting business in an ethical manner. The phrase “We Value Our Good Name” is a hallmark of our company and we remain steadfast in our efforts to maintain the good name of Goodyear.

That’s why Goodyear established a department for compliance and ethics in 2005. It is responsible for compliance, ethics and privacy issues on a global basis. To maintain accountability, the Committee on Corporate Responsibility and Compliance of the Board of Directors is updated on a regular basis on ethics and compliance activities. Committee members take an active role in reviewing the activities and processes designed to uphold our commitment to ethical behavior.

Compliance
Goodyear expects every associate to know and understand the company’s ethics policy. All associates are given a copy of the Goodyear Business Conduct Manual. The Manual defines the behaviors necessary to support the high standards of Goodyear, and every associate must agree to act in accordance with it.

Salaried associates are required to certify that they have read the Goodyear Business Conduct Manual, understand it and are willing to abide by the guidelines. Recertification, required on a regular basis, is a condition of employment.

Ethics Hotline
Associate actions can impact the reputation of Goodyear. That’s why Goodyear has a toll-free hotline associates can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in the world.

Phone numbers are posted on the company’s Web site, listed in the Goodyear Business Conduct Manual, printed on associate wallet cards and posted in every Goodyear facility.

Associates can call anonymously to report any actual, suspected or potential misconduct. Or, they can choose to provide their name and contact information. Every allegation is investigated. The company will not allow retaliation for reports of violation that are made in good faith.