BUSINESS CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS - The Home Depot

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THE HOME DEPOT

BUSINESS CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS

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DOING

THE RIGHT

THING

The Home Depot has a strong commitment to

ethics and integrity, and our core values define the

means by which we do business.

Doing the right thing each and every day for the benefit of our associates, customers, vendors, suppliers, service providers and the communities we serve is critical to our ongoing success.

Each day we are challenged to be fair and consistent, to comply with the laws that govern our activities, and to notify others when something needs to be corrected. Our Business Code of Conduct and Ethics provides you with guidance in making the right choices when called upon to do so. Please become familiar with our Code, as well as all of our Corporate Compliance Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. As you review these materials, please keep in mind that it is not simply the letter of the Code, but the spirit that we all must embrace.

If you are faced with a situation where you think our Company values or compliance with the law may be in question, you should bring this to the attention of your immediate manager or supervisor, your Human Resource partner, Corporate Compliance, or, if you prefer, you may anonymously report your concern through THD AwareLine at 800-286-4909 or .

Working together, we will maintain our values and ensure the success of The Home Depot.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Ted Decker, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

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OUR HOME DEPOT FAMILY

OUR CODE OF CONDUCT APPLIES TO OUR HOME DEPOT FAMILY WORLDWIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................1 OUR CORE VALUES ..............................................................................................................................1 COMPLYING WITH THE CODE AND THE LAW...................................................................................2 THE OPEN DOOR POLICY ....................................................................................................................2 ZERO TOLERANCE FOR RETALIATION .............................................................................................2 WAIVERS TO THIS CODE......................................................................................................................2 GETTING ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS OR REPORTING A CONCERN .................................3

DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR OUR ASSOCIATES..............................................................................4 SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................................4 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT .................................................................................................................5

Alcohol and drug abuse...................................................................................................................................................5 Fair employment practices/discrimination.....................................................................................................................5 Harassment .......................................................................................................................................................................5 Violence in the workplace ...............................................................................................................................................6

ASSOCIATE ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................................................6 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST....................................................................................................................7

Financial interests ............................................................................................................................................................7 Personal relationships .....................................................................................................................................................7

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Gifts and entertainment ...................................................................................................................................................8

DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR OUR CUSTOMERS ............................................................................10 ANTITRUST AND FAIR COMPETITION ..............................................................................................10 CONFIDENTIALITY, PRIVACY AND INFORMATION PROTECTION................................................11

DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR OUR SHAREHOLDERS.....................................................................13 PROTECTING THE COMPANY'S ASSETS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY..............................13 INSIDER TRADING ...............................................................................................................................13 FINANCIAL INTEGRITY AND REPORTING........................................................................................14 RECORDS RETENTION .......................................................................................................................15

DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES .........................................................................16 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................................16 GOVERNMENT INTERACTIONS .........................................................................................................17

Political involvement ......................................................................................................................................................17 Government contracting ................................................................................................................................................17 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and anti-bribery ...................................................................................18

HAVE A QUESTION? WE'RE HERE TO HELP

The Corporate Compliance Team can provide guidance in situations where you are unsure of the right thing to do. We understand that doing the right thing at work is not always as easy as it may sound. Just send us an email with your question to corporate_compliance@.

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