Code of Ethics
Integrity is one of Boise Cascade’s Values & Principles. That means we will do the right thing and will act honestly, fairly, and in accordance with all laws applicable to our operations. We will treat our fellow employees with the utmost respect and courtesy, deal with our customers and vendors fairly, and avoid conflicts of interest in personal and professional relationships. In addition, we will comply with the specific ethical standards in this Code.
Applicability
This Code of Ethics applies to all officers, employees, and agents of the company and of any company that we own or manage.
Health and Safety
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace.
Environment
Our operations should never pose any significant risk to public health or the environment. We will comply with the letter and the spirit of all environmental laws and regulations. When appropriate, we will use supply chain management techniques to extend our environmental values to our procurement of raw materials and finished products.
Accounting Records; Full Disclosure; Improper Payments
- We will maintain complete and accurate books of account. Our financial records will comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and accounting standards and will not contain false, artificial, or misleading entries.
- We will make full, fair, timely, and understandable disclosure of our financial results and condition and other material events or matters specifically called for under securities regulations.
- We will not pay bribes or kickbacks or falsely document any payment or transaction.
- We will use adequate internal control procedures to ensure that our record keeping and financial disclosures meet our obligations.
Company Information and Assets
We will use company assets only for company purposes and will take all reasonable steps to protect those assets from loss, damage, or unauthorized access or use by others. This standard applies to both physical assets and to company information.
Opportunities
Employees, officers, and agents of Boise will not:
- Use their positions with the company or use company information or property for personal gain;
- Appropriate business opportunities presented to the company;
- Compete with Boise.
Conflicts of Interest
Employees, officers, and agents are all required to be free from actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
Legal Compliance
It is our policy to comply at all times with the laws and regulations that apply to our business.
Equal Opportunity and Harassment
- We will provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
- We will seek to maintain a diversified workforce by encouraging the hiring of persons of color, women, disabled individuals, and veterans.
- We will provide a professional work environment free from harassing behavior.
Gifts and Business Courtesies
Neither the company nor any of its officers, employees, or agents will give or accept business gratuities that are improper or create an appearance of impropriety for the giver or receiver of the gift.
Governmental Affairs
- The company will participate in the political process, but such participation will comply with the letter and spirit of laws applicable to such activities.
- Employees and officers are encouraged to participate in the political process, but they are required to make it clear when they are acting on behalf of Boise and when they are acting on their own behalf.
- No employee or officer will be required to take public positions on behalf of the company that are repugnant or fundamentally unacceptable to him or her on a personal level.
Fair Dealing
We will deal fairly with customers, suppliers, competitors, and employees.
Waivers and Violations
Each employee and officer is responsible for knowing and complying with this Code of Ethics. If any of us violate the Code of Ethics, we are subject to discipline, including termination.
Situations may arise from time to time that justify a formal waiver of a provision of this Code of Ethics for an individual. These issues will generally be addressed by the individual’s supervisor and the General Counsel.
We will investigate all reports of suspected violations of our Code of Ethics. All employees and officers are expected to cooperate fully with any investigation. If a violation is verified, we will correct the violation and take appropriate action to prevent it from happening again.
Reporting
If employees suspect a violation of our Code of Ethics, they are asked to report it to their supervisors, to the Legal Department, or for EEO and harassment issues, to the Manager, EEO. Boise also maintains a toll-free confidential phone line that is available for reporting suspected violations by employees. No one is required to give their name when using the toll-free confidential phone line. No action will be taken or tolerated against an employee who, in good faith, reports a suspected violation of our Code of Ethics.
Additional Help and Information
Questions about the company’s Code of Ethics should be directed to the Legal Department at 208-384-7460.
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Phone: 208-384-6161
Boise Cascade
1111 West Jefferson St Ste 300
Boise, ID 83702-5389
P.O. Box 50
Boise, ID 83728