A conflict of interest can occur when an employee’s personal interest comes into conflict with Coty’s best interests, or anytime that an employee could be perceived to be acting against the interests of Coty.
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Conflicts of Interest
What is a conflict of interest?
What should I do?
Disclose. Even the appearance of a potential conflict can have a negative effect, so take prompt action to disclose any potential conflict to your Manager, Human Resources, your local Compliance Officer, the Global Compliance Officer or the Coty Hotline. Always seek help and ask questions if you are unsure.
Avoid decisions that lead to conflicts. Be aware of how your decisions might cause a conflict or influence your work on behalf of Coty. Avoid situations that would appear to compromise you or the Company.
Be aware of potential conflicts. It is impossible to describe every potential conflict situation, but there are some common areas where potential conflicts can arise, including:
- Personal relationships with another employee, supplier, competitor or customer.
- A substantial financial interest in a supplier, competitor or customer.
- Pursuit of personal business opportunities or transactions that Coty may be interested in.
- Working for a third party, using Coty resources or time, where Coty’s confidential information is improperly used or otherwise negatively affects your duty to Coty.
- Outside civic, charitable or professional activities that interfere with your duties, and could be attributed to Coty. Undisclosed fees, commissions, excessive gifts or other compensation from a supplier, competitor or customer.
Q&A
A: Not yet. Before you pursue the opportunity, you must disclose any potential conflict of interest to your Manager, Human Resources, your local Compliance Officer, the Global Compliance Officer or the Coty Hotline. This way we can review whether this opportunity could be a conflict.