The Ethics of IBM

Taylor DeMaio | Erica Dotterer | Brydon

Holsey | Kassandra Lopez | Kendall Pasley
 Criteria for Evaluation

Ethics and Culture

Compliance Of
Program Ethics

Corporate Leadership
Citizenship and Governance and
Responsibility Reputation
 Ethics and
What Makes IBM Compliance Program
Ethical ●
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IBM’s corporate culture is based on ethics and integrity.
IBM's policy is to conduct itself ethically and lawfully in
all matters.

Business Conduct Guidelines:

Trust Comes First
-Trust means to Commit to Integrity and Compliance
-Trust Means to protect IBM employees, IBM assets and the assets
belonging to others
-Trust Means to respect intellectual property rights.
-Trust means to be honest, accurate, and complete.
-Trust means to compete, win business, and treat others ethically.
-Trust Means to meet our obligations
-Trust Means to separate personal interest and business responsibility.

If an employee violates the BCGs, other Corporate Directives

or the law, IBM may take any action regarding employment,
including termination of employment, subject to applicable
law. Failing to comply with laws could also result in fines,
lawsuits, loss of business privileges and, in some cases,
imprisonment.
What Makes IBM Culture of Ethics
Ethical
● “Responsibility has been a hallmark
of IBM’s culture for 107 years”
● Responsible stewardship of data and
technology
● Diverse hiring, promotion +
retention
● Leader in science and tech for social
good
● Governance of AI
● Promote values and help drive
socioeconomic progress
● Inclusion, dignity + respect
What Makes IBM Corporate Citizenship
Ethical and Responsibility
● COVID-19
○ Rapid Supplier Connect
○ Organized system to find &
purchase med supplies
● AI Ethics Board
○ AI progress → values
○ Team of Senior IBMers
○ Integration with corp. culture
● Sustainability
○ CO2 emissions down 40%
○ Contribution to all 17 of UN’s
Sustainable Development Goals
What Makes IBM Governance
Ethical IBM senior management is ultimately responsible
for current economic, environmental, and social
corporate responsibility programs and progress,
including their dedication to human rights, as
well as adherence to IBM's overall compliance
programs.

The IBM Board and their CEO annually review

IBM's corporate responsibility programs and
progress. Their dedication to corporate
responsibility is fostered throughout the company
and integrated across the business through the
following forums: Corporate Responsibility
Executive Steering Committee and Working
Group and Stakeholder engagement and
reporting.
 Governance Continued...
What Makes IBM Corporate Responsibility Executive Steering
Committee and Working Group
Ethical Senior executives from functional areas across the business
and is chaired by IBM's Vice President for Corporate
Citizenship and Corporate Affairs. The committee meets
periodically to provide leadership and direction on key
human rights and corporate responsibility issues.

The Working Group consists of representatives from

functional areas (including global representation) and meets
regularly to manage IBM's human rights and corporate
responsibility activities and stakeholder engagement.

Stakeholder engagement and reporting

IBM actively works with stakeholders who examine and

influence our human rights and corporate responsibility
programs and practices. They publicly report on our
corporate responsibility initiatives and progress through our
annual corporate responsibility report, additional GRI
reports, and specific ad-hoc publications on particular areas
such as diversity and equal opportunity. (IBM Human
Rights)
What Makes IBM Leadership and Reputation
Ethical
● CEO: Arvind Krishna - since April 6,
2020. Joined IBM in 1990.
● Previous CEO: Virginia Rometty
(2012-2020). Joined IBM in 1991.
● Served on: Women in Technology
Council, Women's Executive Council,
and Women's Leadership Council.
● Rometty on Krishna: "Through his
multiple experiences running
businesses in IBM, Arvind has built
an outstanding track record of bold
transformations and proven business
results, and is an authentic,
values-driven leader."
What Makes IBM A Reputation Built on Trust
Ethical
Ethisphere named IBM one of the World’s
most ethical companies in 2019.

"Responsibility has been a hallmark of IBM's culture

for 107 years – from our labs to our boardroom –
and we're honored to be recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies," said Ginni
Rometty, IBM Chairman, President and CEO. "We
know our clients and the consumers they serve
expect more than groundbreaking innovation and
expertise. They want to work with a partner they
trust, and one that works to make the world better,
safer and smarter. We are deeply committed to these
values." - Rometty

Known for: Responsible stewardship of data and

technology, the future of jobs and skills, and leading
the way on diversity and inclusion
 Resources

https://www.worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/faqs/

https://newsroom.ibm.com/IBM-Corporate-Social-Responsibility?item=32162

“IBM Human Rights Statement of Principles.” IBM,

www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/ibm_humanrightsprinciples.html.

https://newsroom.ibm.com/2019-02-26-IBM-Named-One-of-the-2019-Worlds-Most-Ethical-Companies

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/corporate-social-responsibility/2020/02/ethisphere-2020/

Alspach, K. (2020, January 30). 5 Big Things To Know About IBM's New CEO Arvind Krishna. Retrieved from CRN:
https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/cloud/5-big-things-to-know-about-ibm-s-new-ceo-arvind-krishna/1

IBM Named One of the 2019 World's Most Ethical Companies. (2019, February 26). Retrieved from IBM:
https://newsroom.ibm.com/2019-02-26-IBM-Named-One-of-the-2019-Worlds-Most-Ethical-Companies