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Ethics and Compliance

Ethics and compliance at World Kinect is built into our culture. Our success is the result of decades of hard work, smart business decisions, and the way we conduct ourselves as a company:  with honesty and integrity.

World Kinect Code of Conduct

Employee Code of Conduct

Our values are set out in our Code of Conduct, in which we share the commitments we have made to our employees, customers, business partners, investors, and the communities in which we live and work. The Code reminds us of our responsibility to act and work in compliance with all applicable laws and to the highest ethical standards. This Code cannot be waived except as expressly provided for by the board of directors.

The Code of Conduct is available in multiple languages. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with it and to contact us if you have any questions:

World Kinect Code of Conduct in English

 

Business Partner Code of Conduct

We expect our partners, suppliers, contractors, and agents, as well as any employees, subcontractors, and agents working on their behalf – collectively, our Business Partners – to share in our commitment to act ethically and adhere to all applicable laws.

The Business Partner Code of Conduct is available in multiple languages.  Please familiarize yourself with it and to contact us if you have any questions.

Business Partner Code of Conduct in English

 

Reporting potential breaches of the Code of Conduct

We take our Code of Conduct seriously. If you feel that something is wrong or witness any behavior that appears improper, unethical, or illegal, please report it. There are several ways to do so, including reporting to your supervisor, Human Resources, the Legal Department, or anonymously through our global compliance hotline.

 

World Kinect declarations on the UK Modern Slavery Act and the Norwegian Transparency Act.

We respect the rights and dignity of all people and are committed to preventing modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. Our Code of Conduct and Business Partner Code of Conduct make clear that we do not tolerate human rights abuse in our supply chains and that we expect our suppliers to act accordingly.