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Company Overview

Doing What’s Right, Always

Ethical conduct is fundamental to who we are and how we work. SNC’s “Gold Standard of Ethics” reflect our belief that doing the right thing — every time, without exception — is the foundation of mission success and long-term trust.

Our ethics program reinforces a culture where employees feel supported, informed and accountable. We expect every person at SNC to bring integrity, good judgment and professionalism to every interaction and responsibility.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Standards That Shape Our Decisions


Our principles serve as the foundation of ethical conduct across the company:

Act with integrity and sound judgment in all business dealings.

Deliver the highest quality service, products and interactions with customers, suppliers, the public and each other.

Follow all laws, regulations and responsible safety and business practices.

Maintain a safe, fair and collegial work environment.

Support employees through the Ethics Committee and other resources

Select suppliers fairly and impartially, always seeking best value.

Serve as a responsible and ethical member of the business community.

Contribute positively to the communities where we operate.

These expectations reflect our belief that strong ethics build stronger missions and stronger teams.

Employee Responsibilities

Upholding Our Standards, Every Day

Every SNC employee plays an essential role in protecting our culture of trust and accountability. Employees are expected to:

Demonstrate integrity and good judgment in all business activities
Take personal responsibility for ethical conduct
Follow SNC ethics principles in all tasks and interactions
Annually recertify their commitment to SNC’s Ethics Program
Protect confidential and proprietary information
Avoid and immediately report any conflicts of interest

These expectations help ensure our teams act with consistency, fairness and respect across every mission.

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COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE

Meeting the Highest Standards of Accountability

As a U.S. government contractor, SNC follows all legal and ethical requirements of the federal government and applicable jurisdictions. We commit to accuracy, truthfulness and transparency in how we:

Record and allocate costs and labor
Prepare and negotiate proposals
Design, manufacture and test products
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation
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COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE

International
Compliance

In SNC’s international relations we strictly follow and enforce:

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Arms Export Control Act
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Competition and antitrust requirements

These principles are the standard for all SNC employees, agents and representatives, and are expected to be followed when carrying out responsibilities for or on behalf of the company.

SPEAK UP & REPORT

Ethics Hotline & Reporting Resources

We encourage employees, partners and stakeholders to speak up when something doesn’t seem right. SNC provides secure and confidential reporting channels through a trusted third-party ethics hotline.

Anonymous Third-Party Ethics Hotline


Use the hotline to report concerns or seek guidance about any suspected violation of SNC policies, ethics standards or legal requirements.

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