As an extension of the Code of Business Ethics and Code of Conduct, Ericsson has focused on employee awareness and understanding of their responsibilities to
uphold our anti-corruption commitments. Ericsson operates in a large number of countries with different rules and regulations. Globally we strive to raise employee awareness of the importance of not engaging in corruptive behavior, and to have clear global guidelines.

The key messages we express to our employees are:

• "accepted business practice” or “everybody is doing it” are never excuses.
  
  
• corruption is never of benefit to Ericsson.
  
  
• practically anything of value can potentially constitute a bribe depending on the circumstances.
  
  
• benefits should be addressed to the company and not to an individual employee.
  
  
• no deal is big enough when brand value is at stake.
  
  
• whenever in doubt, always seek advice.

We have run workshops, training sessions and an e-learning program with our businesses around the world to raise understanding and develop the tools and resources needed to roll out the anti-corruption message to employees.

The objectives of the course are for employees to:

• understand the importance of not engaging in corruptive behavior.
  
  
• identify potentially questionable situations.
  
  
• determine acceptable behavior and so take responsibility for their actions.
  
  
• escalate issues internally when necessary.