Learn about our Codes of Conduct

Director Code of Conduct (80kb pdf)

Supplier Code of Conduct (1.4mb pdf)

Standards of Business Conduct for Employees

McDonald's is committed to conducting business ethically and in compliance with the letter and spirit of the law. This
commitment is reflected in McDonald's Values. Inherent in each value is our commitment to be ethical, truthful and dependable
and this is reflected through our Standards of Business Conduct which serves as a guide to making good decisions and
conducting business ethically.

Each year McDonald's employees certify that they have read and will abide by our Standards of Business Conduct. Employees
also complete regular training on the Standards, anti-bribery laws, and various other laws, regulations and company-specific
policies. In addition, McDonald's and its employees in all countries must comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA). To ensure compliance, McDonald's has adopted a Global Anti-Corruption Policy, which contains guidance for
employees on all applicable anti-bribery laws, including the FCPA. In general, the FCPA prohibits improper payments to
government officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business or improperly influencing government action. The anti-
bribery prohibition applies to corrupt payments made directly or indirectly, through a third party. In addition to the FCPA, the
Global Anti-Corruption Policy requires compliance with anti-bribery laws in other parts of the world, such as the UK Bribery Act,
which have international jurisdiction and prohibit the giving of bribes to any government official as well as private entitie s and
individuals. Employees in McDonald's international offices complete an annual certification of compliance with their local version
of the Standards and complete annual anti-bribery training. McDonald's Global Compliance Office monitors and enforces the
company's policies prohibiting money laundering, bribery and doing business with terrorist groups, as directed by the US Patriot
Act, the FCPA and Executive Order 13224.

Standards of Business Conduct - U.S.

Download the Standards of Business Conduct - US English (3.5mb pdf)

Download the Standards of Business Conduct - US Spanish (3.5mb pdf)

Standards of Business Conduct - Global Markets

Australia (3.5mb pdf)

Austria (3.5mb pdf)

Belgium - Dutch (3.5mb pdf)

Belgium - French (3.5mb pdf)

Canada - English (3.5mb pdf)

Canada - French (3.5mb pdf)

Czech Republic - Czech (3.5mb pdf)

France - French (3.5mb pdf)

Germany - German (3.5mb pdf)

Hungary - Hungarian (3.5mb pdf)

Italy - Italian (3.5mb pdf)

Korea - Korean (3.5mb.pdf)

Netherlands - Dutch (3.5mb pdf)

Poland - Polish (3.5mb pdf)

Portugal - Portuguese (3.5mb pdf)

Russia - Russian (3.5mb pdf)

Singapore - English (3.5mb pdf)

Slovakia - Slovak (3.5mb pdf)

Spain - Spanish (3.5mb pdf)

Switzerland - French (3.5mb pdf)

Switzerland - German (3.5mb pdf)

United Kingdom - English (3.5mb pdf)

Ukraine - Ukrainian (3.5mb pdf)

International Calling Codes

Business Integrity International Contact Numbers (120kb pdf)

Amendments and Waivers

Amendments
None

Waivers
None

Respecting Human Rights

Fostering safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces, wherever we do business, has been integral to the Company for over 60
years and we will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards. We take seriously our responsibility to act with due
diligence to avoid infringing on the rights of others and to address any impact on human rights if they occur.

At McDonald’s, we conduct our activities in a manner that respects human rights as set out in the United Nations D eclaration of
Human Rights. Our commitment to respect human rights is defined in our Human Rights Policy, which applies to McDonald’s
Corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries worldwide.

Our Policy is guided by internationally recognized standards, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and
Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights, and the principles set out in the International Labour Organization’s
Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Where the Company may impact the human rights of particularly
vulnerable groups, such as migrant laborers, indigenous peoples, women, or children, we are also guided by other internationa l
standards that elaborate on their rights.

To learn more, please visit McDonald’s Human Rights page.

Human Rights Policy

Canada - French (212kb pdf)

Czech Republic - Czech (214kb pdf)

France - French (210kb pdf)

Germany - German (211kb pdf)

Italy - Italian (207kb pdf)

Latin America - Spanish (209kb pdf)

Netherlands - Dutch (208kb pdf)

Poland - Polish (212kb pdf)

Portugal - Portuguese (215kb pdf)

Russia - Russian (388kb pdf)

Slovakia - Slovak (214kb pdf)

Spain - Spanish (210kb pdf)

Switzerland - German (217kb pdf)

Ukraine - Ukrainian (386kb pdf)