| International Packaging and Logistics Group Inc. Code of Business Conduct for International Packaging and Logistics Group Inc. and its subsidiaries 1. Purpose The International Packaging and Logistics Group Inc., (the "Company") Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code") is a guide to ethical decision-making. While the standards in the Code are mainly based on laws to which we are all subject, in some cases they go beyond legal obligations. In this respect, the Code reflects the values that define the Company and the principle that we must strive to avoid any circumstances that may give rise to even an appearance of impropriety. The standards in this Code may be further explained or implemented through corporate policies or other compliance manuals, including those relating to specific areas of our business. Each of us is personally responsible for making sure that our business decisions and actions comply at all times with this Code. Given the pace of changes in our industry, no set of standards should be considered the final word in all circumstances. When you have doubts about the application of a standard or where we have not addressed a situation that presents an ethical issue, you should seek guidance from your immediate supervisor. In addition, each of us has a duty to report behavior on the part of others that appears to violate this Code or any other compliance policy or procedure of the Company. All supervisory and management personnel, including all officers and directors of the Company, have a special responsibility to lead according to the standards of this Code, in both words and action. Our supervisory and management personnel are also expected to adhere to and promote our "open door" policy. This means that they are available to anyone with ethical concerns, questions, or complaints. All concerns, questions, and complaints will be taken seriously and handled promptly, confidentially, and professionally. No retaliatory action will be taken against any employee for raising concerns, questions, or complaints in good faith. 2. Covered Persons Wherever we do business, we are required to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. We are also responsible for complying with requirements of contracts that we have entered into with other parties, such as distribution agreements, intellectual property licenses, confidentiality agreements, leases, and other agreements. The standards in this Code must, of course, be interpreted in light of the law and practices of the areas where we operate, as well as good common sense. 3. Conflicts of Interest A conflict of interest occurs whenever our private interests interfere with the interests of the Company as a whole. In order for the company to carry out its business effectively, it must be assured of loyalty of each of its officers, directors and employees. We must therefore refrain from entering into relationships that might impair their judgment as to what is best for the Company. Even relationships that give the appearance of a conflict of interest should be avoided. You cannot avoid these standards by acting through someone else, such as a friend or family member. If you believe it is not possible to avoid a conflict of interest you must bring this to the attention of, and make full written disclosure of the surrounding circumstances to, your immediate supervisor. 4. Electronic Media & Software All electronic media and communications systems such as voice mail, e-mail, commercial software and access to the Internet through Microsoft Internet Explorer or any other Internet service providers are the property of the Company. Communications on these systems are not private communications, but are business records that may be monitored by the Company or subpoenaed by a court of law, and you should have no privacy expectations with respect to communications sent over these systems. These systems should not be used to knowingly, recklessly or maliciously post, store, transmit, download or distribute any threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory or obscene materials of any kind constituting a criminal offense, giving rise to civil liability or otherwise violating any laws. The Company's policy against sexual harassment and discrimination applies fully to the use of e-mail and other electronic media by you. 5. Shareholder & Media Relations We will provide accurate, appropriate and timely material information to the public, including our shareholders and the media to keep them informed of matters which affect our organization. To assure consistency and accuracy in these communications and to prevent the inadvertent disclosure of confidential information, you should not give statements to shareholders or the media. If you are contacted by a shareholder, the request should be immediately forwarded to the Company's Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. If you are contacted by the media, the request should be forwarded to the Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company or, if regarding a legal matter, the Company's General Counsel. 6. Securities Laws and Insider Trading In the course of your duties, you may be exposed to information about the Company or other companies that is not available to the general public. The use of such non-public or "inside" information for securities trading purposes is strictly forbidden, whether by you, any of your family members, or any other person to whom you may have communicated the information. Such use of "inside" information is not only unethical, but also illegal and could expose you to civil and criminal penalties. U.S. law prohibits anyone who possesses "material" non-public information about a company to trade in its stock or other securities. "Material" information is usually defined as any information that might influence a reasonable investor to buy, sell, or hold stock. Common examples include financial results, financial forecasts, possible mergers, acquisitions or divestitures, significant product developments and major changes in business direction. U.S. law also prohibits anyone who possesses material, non-public information from using it to tip anyone else who might trade on it. Violation of the law may result in civil and criminal penalties, including fines or jail sentences. If you are uncertain about the legal rules governing purchases and sales of securities you wish to make, you should review the Company's "Securities Trading Policy" and, if questions persist, consult the General Counsel before trading. If you engage in insider trading you will be subject to prompt disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. 7. Confidential and Proprietary Information Information is a valuable asset. Each of us has a duty to safeguard confidential and proprietary information about the Company and information that our suppliers and customers have entrusted to us. Generally speaking, confidential and proprietary information is information that has not been disclosed to the general public or that gives our business an advantage over our competitors or could expose us to harm or liability if released prematurely or inappropriately. Common examples include trademarks and trade secrets, as well as financial information, corporate strategy and information about relationships with our customers and suppliers. If you are unsure about whether information should be treated as confidential or proprietary, you must consult with your immediate supervisor or the General Counsel. You must remain conscious at all times of your duty to protect confidential and proprietary information. For example, confidential and proprietary information should never be discussed in public places such as elevators, airplanes or restaurants. In no event should confidential or proprietary information be disclosed to third parties, including family members, without the express written consent of the General Counsel, unless this is otherwise legally required. The duty to preserve the Company's confidential and proprietary information is not limited to your period of employment, but continues even after you have left the Company. 8. Avoidance of Unlawful Restraints of Competition In most countries, there are laws that govern the ways in which the Company may compete. The purpose of these laws (sometimes known as "competition" or "antitrust" laws) is to prevent interference with a competitive market system. Under these laws, companies or individuals may not enter into formal or informal agreements with other companies or individuals or engage in certain other activities that unreasonably restrict competition. Illegal practices can include, among others, price fixing, allocating customers or territories or unlawfully abusing a dominant market position. While discussions of some sensitive information may, under certain circumstances, be permissible, no such discussions with competitors should take place without prior approval of the General Counsel. You are required to report promptly to the General Counsel any instance in which a competitor has suggested that you collaborate with them. 9. Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets and Property The Company's success requires a commitment on the part of all of us to the proper allocation and use of its assets, tangible and intangible. For these purposes, the Company's assets include equipment, contracts or agreements, supplies, real estate, tools, inventory, computer and information systems and equipment, computer software, computer data, customer lists, vehicles, records or reports, non-public information, intellectual property or other sensitive information or materials and telephone, voice mail or e-mail communications, as well as Company funds in any form. We have a duty to protect the Company's assets from loss, damage, misuse, theft or sabotage. We must also ensure the efficient use of the Company's assets. The Company's assets are to be used for business purposes only. 10. Accurate Books and Records U.S. law requires the Company to make sure that its books and records accurately and fairly represent transactions and dispositions of our assets in reasonable detail. In all of our operations, it is a violation of Company policy, and possibly illegal, for any of us to cause our books and records to be inaccurate in any way. You must never create or participate in the creation of records that are misleading or artificial. If you are asked to falsify the accounting records in any manner or are aware of falsification by anyone else in the Company, you should immediately notify your supervisor. 11. Complete, Accurate and Timely Disclosure The Company is owned by the public and its shares are listed for trading on one or more exchanges. As a result, the Company is obligated to make various disclosures to the public. The Company is committed to full compliance with all requirements applicable to its public disclosures. The Company has implemented disclosure controls and procedures to assure that its public disclosures are timely, compliant and otherwise full, fair, accurate and understandable. All employees, officers and directors responsible for the preparation of the Company's public disclosures, or who provide information as part of that process, have a responsibility to assure that such disclosures and information are complete, accurate and in compliance with the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. 12. Discrimination or Harassment The Company is committed to providing a work environment that is free from any form of discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, creed, religion, age, disability or sexual preference. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees with regard to hiring, pay rates, training and development, promotions and other terms of employment. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable employment laws. The Company will not tolerate harassment, including sexual harassment, in any form. This includes verbal or physical conduct that demeans or threatens any employee, creates a hostile work environment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or otherwise adversely affects an individual's employment. 13. Payments to Government Personnel Practices that are considered acceptable in the commercial business environment, such as providing meals, transportation, entertainment or other things of value, may violate certain local, state, federal or foreign laws when we are dealing with governmental agents. You must not give anything of value to governmental agents if this could be interpreted as an attempt to curry favor on behalf of the Company. The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") generally prohibits giving money or anything of value to foreign government officials, foreign political parties or candidates for foreign political office for the purpose of influencing a foreign government in order to assist in obtaining or retaining business, or directing business to any person. This includes making any payments through intermediaries, such as sales representatives or consultants. Before making any payment or giving anything of value to a foreign official, employees should consult with the Company¡¯s General Counsel. Violations of the FCPA can result in stiff civil and criminal penalties for both the Company and the individuals involved. Commercial bribery of any nature is a violation of Company policy and is illegal under U.S. law. You are strictly prohibited from offering any form of bribe, kickback or inducement to any person. 14.Whistleblower Policy No officer, director or employee of the Company may discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass or in any manner discriminate against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment because of any lawful act done by the employee to disclose information about fraudulent activity within the company or to cooperate with fraud-related investigations or legal proceedings conducted by the company enforcement agency, to any member or committee of congress or to any person with supervisory authority over the employee or the authority to investigate misconduct within the Company. Further, the Company will not retaliate against an officer, director or employee who participates in a proceeding concerning securities fraud. 15. Charitable Contributions We realize that there are many worthy organizations to which financial and non-financial contributions can be made by the Company. You are encouraged to support community and charitable organizations as individuals in order to improve your community. Our Company will consider and make financial contributions on a case-by-case basis to organizations which are in the communities where we have a facility. Preference is given to organizations related to education. 16. Waivers of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Any request for a waiver of any standard in this Code may be granted only by the Board or the General Counsel. Only the Board or a designated committee of the Board may grant waivers involving any of the Company's executive officers or directors, and all waivers granted to executive officers and directors will be disclosed to the Company's shareholders. All personnel should be aware that the Company generally will not grant such waivers and will do so only when good cause is shown for doing so. 17. Audits; Investigations; Disciplinary Action The Company will conduct periodic audits of compliance with this Code. Allegations of potential wrongdoing will be investigated by the proper corporate or departmental personnel and may be reported to the Board of Directors (or an appropriate committee thereof) and to the relevant authorities. Knowingly false accusations of misconduct will be subject to disciplinary action. You are required to cooperate fully with any internal or external investigation. You must also maintain the confidentiality of any investigation and related documentation. Appropriate disciplinary penalties for violations of this Code may include counseling, reprimands, warnings and suspensions with or without pay, demotions, salary reductions, dismissals, and restitution. Disciplinary action may also extend to a violator's supervisor insofar as the Company determines that the violation involved the participation of the supervisor or reflected the supervisor's lack of diligence in causing compliance with the Code. Any person who takes any action whatsoever in retaliation against the employee who has in good faith raised any question or concern about compliance with this Code will be subject to serious sanctions, which may include dismissal for cause. 18. Where to Turn for Advice If you have questions about this Code, you should turn to your immediate supervisor in the first instance. The Company's "open door" policy gives you the freedom to approach any member of management with ethical questions or concerns without fear of retaliation. All employee communications made in good faith will be treated promptly and professionally and without risk of retribution. |