Our Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct (Our Code) is comprised of seven principles. These principles are observable truths that set the foundation for how we live our firm’s purpose, mission, and values, every day.

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Message from our Global Managing Partner

During my tenure at our firm and throughout its rich 100-year history, we have always been grounded in our purpose, mission, and values. It has been our foundation to advancing our clients’ objectives, leaving the world in a better place, and doing the right thing. As the world and the way we do business evolves, we are more committed than ever to remaining rooted in these ideals.

Our Code outlines our expected personal and professional conduct—from acting with integrity to speaking up. It guides us to act in ways that create an inclusive environment and drive sustainable growth around the world.

When we put the expectations of Our Code into action we strengthen our partnerships with our clients, we build trust in our communities, and we motivate each other to perform at the highest level.

–Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company

Our Code

Our Code establishes the principles—fundamental elements that define who we are and how we build and maintain trust—that guide how we live our firm’s purpose, mission, and values everyday. It is representative of our commitment and obligation to our clients, to our communities, and to one another. It builds upon the expectation that we comply with all laws and regulations

We are grounded in our purpose, mission, and values
Our shared commitment to our clients, our communities and to each other is the foundation of everything we do and drives our firm’s culture

We build trust through our integrity
Our Code guides us toward integrity based decision making and allows us to lead in ways that earn and build trust. It outlines the behaviors expected from each of us, what to do, and where to go if we have questions, no matter where we are in the world

We have a duty to speak up
Our duty to speak up goes above and beyond our ‘obligation to dissent,’ it is an obligation to report. Failure to report misconduct, may result in discipline, up to and including separation from our firm

We partner with our clients responsibly
Core behaviors include:
• Selecting clients and engagements responsibly
• Protecting confidentiality
• Safeguarding data
• Using technology assets responsibly
• Avoiding conflicts of interest

We are conscious of our impact in our communities
Core behaviors include:
• Championing social impact
• Striving for environmental sustainability
• Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly and ethically

We respect one another
Core behaviors include:
• Maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and caring meritocracy
• Never engaging in harassment or discrimination
• Communicating responsibly
• Working safely

We are dedicated to doing the right thing
Core behaviors include:
• Never engaging in bribery or corruption
• Interacting properly with government officials
• Abiding by trade controls and sanctions
• Competing fairly
• Protecting individual privacy
• Maintaining complete and accurate records

Got a Concern?

Concerns about activity that violates Our Code, our firm’s policies and standards, or the law, must be reported to Got a Concern?

Got a Concern? is hosted by a third party, and allows for confidential and anonymous reports, to the extent permitted by law.

Reports are subject to review and appropriate action will be taken. We do not tolerate retaliation for raising or reporting a concern in good faith.

If you have a concern, please visit our Got a Concern? website.