Ethics and compliance are core priorities at Avon, and the company's Board of Directors and senior management team continually support the company's Global Ethics & Compliance Program.
The Compliance Committee, which includes senior management, has a responsibility to ensure the effectiveness of the Global Ethics & Compliance program. The committee is continually focused on ensuring a risk-based approach to program enhancements, including-through oversight of policies and procedures designed to ensure that Associates comply with the law, Avon's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics (the "Code") and other policies. The Compliance Committee operates in accordance with a written charter, approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Please see Corporate Governance for further information.
In 2010, the company also established the Global Ethics & Compliance Council, with a Vice President-level nominee from each executive committee member. The Council is a visible, company-wide and multi-functional committee that helps drive the "Tone in the Middle." Each Council member supports his or her business unit's or function's commitment to further embed the program into our day-to-day operations.
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