At Avon, we strive always to maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct, consistent with our Company values and in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations. Each Avon Associate is individually responsible for strict compliance with the policies applicable to their work. Information published on this site reflects our commitment to upholding the highest of standards in the area of ethics, corporate governance and compliance.
In 2004, Avon’s Ethic Education Team created a new Code of Business Conduct and Ethics as well as a mandatory ethics seminar for Avon’s 47,700 associates around the world. A set of Corporate Governance Guidelines, describing the Board of Directors' governance policies and practices is available to read or download on our Investor site.
Avon continues to enjoy an impeccable reputation for integrity and business conduct. One widely respected publication, Business Ethics Magazine, has rated Avon as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for six consecutive years.
"The business environment has never been more challenging or complex, particularly for a company such as Avon that conducts business in almost every country in the world. Only through the highest ethical conduct, and through a corporate culture that recognizes the value of compliance with these standards, can Avon look forward to continued success in the future.
Avon’s impeccable reputation is built upon a proud heritage of doing well by doing right. For more than a century, we have been setting the very highest example of integrity and ethics in all of our relationships -- with our shareholders, associates and Representatives; our suppliers and competitors; governments and the public. Our values and principles are the bedrock not only of Avon's past – but of its future.
" Andrea Jung, Chairman & CEO, Message to all Associates Worldwide: September 2004
