Health & Safety
The Policy
We are committed to providing all of our employees with a safe and secure work environment where no one is subject to unnecessary risk. All LKQ Employees are required to maintain a safe workplace by following all health and safety policies, completing required safety training, and reporting accidents/injuries or illnesses
Your Role
- Understand and comply with all health.and safety policies that apply to you and.engage in safety training/awareness.
- Be mindful of your own personal.safety, don’t take shortcuts around safe. practices for the sake of productivity.
- Following procedures to timely report. accidents/injuries.
Positive Work Environment
The Policy
- Diversity and Inclusion. We value and promote diversity in our workplace. Our people are our most valuable asset. We recognize that a diverse mix of backgrounds, skills and experiences drives new ideas, products and services. We recruit, hire, promote and retain based on merit and demonstrated skills.
- Non-Discrimination. We strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, disability, protected medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Preventing Harassment. We do not allow behavior that creates an offensive, hostile or intimidating work environment. Human Rights. We respect the rights and dignity of people and stand strongly against human trafficking, as well as any form of forced or child labor. We do not do business with any contractors or suppliers who use forced or child labor.
- No Retaliation. LKQ has zero tolerance for retaliation against anyone who reports this type of conduct in good faith.
Your Role
Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Privacy and
Data Protection
The Policy
We respect and protect the personal information that we handle. We need to collect and use Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to run our business. We commit to only collect and retain PII that is necessary for legitimate business purposes and in compliance with the law. We also ensure that this information is protected through appropriate security measures.
Your Role
- Only use PII if you need it for your job.
- Keep PII secure.
- Only keep PII for as long as you need it to do your job.
- Never share PII with a person who does not have a business need, the authority,
- Never share passwords.
- Cybersecurity teams if you are designing or modifying processes that use PII.
Social Responsibility
The Policy
We protect the environment and care about the wellbeing of our communities. As we strive for future profitable growth and continued success, we are committed to contributing to sustainable development by assuming our social and environmental responsibilities.
- The Environment. We have a duty to protect the limited resources that sustain our businesses and to operate in a manner that will preserve these resources to the greatest extent practical. At a minimum we will operate in accordance with applicable national, regional and local environmental laws and regulations.
- Corporate Investment. We can make an important contribution to the social and economic development of our local communities as an employer and also by collaborating with and investing in these communities. LKQ encourages its businesses to undertake a community investment program, offering both time and funds to support the communities where we live and work.
Your Role
LKQ encourages our employees to match in action what LKQ is willing to invest in capital. Please do your part by minimizing waste, recycling and reusing material wherever feasible. We encourage you to get involved in community non-profit and charitable activities during your free time and in your personal capacity.
We Care About Others
Positive Work Environment
Privacy and Data Protection
Social Responsibility
Fair Dealing
The Policy
We deal fairly with LKQ’s customers, suppliers and competitors and we do not take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealing practice. On legal as well as ethical grounds, we refrain from all dealings with competitors for the purpose of setting or controlling prices, rates, trade practices, costs or any other activity prohibited by laws regulating competition.
Your Role
- Do not communicate with competitors for the purpose of setting or controlling prices, rates, trade practices, costs or any other activities prohibited by laws regulating competition.
- If you find yourself in a situation with a competitor that could create the appearance of improper agreements or understandings, announce that you are leaving and why, then promptly inform your Legal team.
Gifts & Entertainment
The Policy
We do not accept any gift or entertainment of more than nominal value from any competitors or person or company that already does or seeks to do business with LKQ. Examples of gifts and entertainment include loans or cash in any amount, excessive entertainment or travel, free or discounted services, or other substantial or unusual favors. Similarly, LKQ employees may not provide gifts or entertainment above nominal value, or any gifts or entertainment that may create the appearance of impropriety
The Policy
Do not offer or accept a payment, benefit or gift that is intended to improperly influence an outcome.We are committed to complying with applicable money laundering, bribery, corruption and terrorist financing laws and regulations.
- Money Laundering is the process of hiding the proceeds of crime or making the source appear legitimate. Bribery means giving or receiving anything of value (financial or otherwise) in order to improperly influence or reward any person in the performance of their duties.
- Money Laundering is the process of hiding the proceeds of crime or making the source appear legitimate. Bribery means giving or receiving anything of value (financial or otherwise) in order to improperly influence or reward any person in the performance of their duties.
- Money Laundering is the process of hiding the proceeds of crime or making the source appear legitimate. Bribery means giving or receiving anything of value (financial or otherwise) in order to improperly influence or reward any person in the performance of their duties.
Your Role
- Follow the Know Your Customer procedures and rules applicable to your business on collecting and verifying information from our customers and related parties.
- Follow the Know Your Customer procedures and rules applicable to your business on collecting and verifying information from our customers and related parties.
- Follow the Know Your Customer procedures and rules applicable to your business on collecting and verifying information from our customers and related parties.
- Never contribute LKQ funds or other LKQ assets for political purposes without obtaining prior approval from the Government Affairs Department.
Bribery & Corruption
The Policy
We are committed to complying with applicable money laundering, bribery, corruption and terrorist financing laws and regulations.
- Money Laundering is the process of hiding the proceeds of crime or making the source appear legitimate.
- Bribery means giving or receiving anything of value (financial or otherwise) in order to improperly influence or reward any person in the performance of their duties.
- A Facilitation Payment is usually a small payment (or gift) made to public officials in order to speed up or “facilitate” actions they should already do as part of their routine job. It doesn’t include fees required to be paid by law.
- Corruption means the abuse of a position of power or responsibility for profit. We only do business with customers involved in legitimate business activities, with funds derived from legitimate sources.
Your Role
- Follow the Know Your Customer procedures and rules applicable to your business on collecting and verifying information from our customers and related parties.
- Follow the Know Your Customer procedures and rules applicable to your business on collecting and verifying information from our customers and related parties.
- Follow the Know Your Customer procedures and rules applicable to your business on collecting and verifying information from our customers and related parties.
- Never contribute LKQ funds or other LKQ assets for political purposes without obtaining prior approval from the Government Affairs Department.
Conflicts of Interest
The Policy
A conflict of interest is any circumstance where an individual’s personal interest interferes or even appears to interfere with the interests of LKQ. We act in the best interest of LKQ and our customers. We avoid conflicts of interest and never use our position or company assets for personal gain
Your Role
- Always base business decisions on what is best for LKQ, not what is best for you personally.
- Do not use LKQ resources, including equipment, facilities and time, for personal gain.
- Obtain prior approval before accepting officer or director positions with an outside business or not-for-profit organization. This excludes religious or school affiliations.
- Disclose financial interests you may have in a company where you could personally affect LKQ’s business with that company.
- Do not accept personal discounts or other personal benefits from suppliers that are not available to your LKQ peers.
- If you believe you might have a conflict of interest, disclose it to HR or your supervisor.
We Do the Right Thing
Fair Dealing
Gifts and Entertainment
Bribery and Corruption
Conflicts of Interest
Controllership
The Policy
We ensure that our company books, records and financial reporting reflect an accurate and honest picture of our business. Financial data we can trust is required not only to comply with our policies, external accounting standards and all applicable laws and regulations, but also to allow us to make informed decisions to grow our business and maintain our reputation.
Your Role
- Be honest and careful when submitting expense claims and, where appropriate, timesheets.
- Be honest and careful when submitting expense claims and, where appropriate, timesheets.
- If you are responsible for preparing public financial disclosures, make sure that the information we report is clear, complete and timely.
- Execute internal controls assigned to your position in a thorough manner.
Trade Compliance
The Policy
We comply with all import and export control laws, economic sanctions and customs laws that regulate the international transfer and sale of goods and technology.
Your Role
- Follow all business procedures relating to the import and export of goods and technology.
- Follow applicable LKQ policies and procedures to ensure we do not do business with people or companies on government restricted party lists.
- Follow applicable LKQ policies and procedures to ensure we do not do business with people or companies on government restricted party lists.
- Report accurate, complete and timely information on import declarations
Protecting LKQ Property
The Policy
We protect LKQ property, including assets and Confidential Information, and do not use them for personal gain.
Your Role
- Take steps to protect our IT and communication systems and assets against loss, damage or theft
- Promptly report any loss of IT equipment or security incidents
- Maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to you
- Never Disclose Confidential Information to a third party without the prior consent of senior management
- Never Use LKQ property for any inappropriate or illegal purpose, including accessing, downloading or disseminating material which is offensive, sexually explicit, defamatory, discriminatory, or racially or otherwise abusive
- Never Share your login details with others, including colleagues
Speaking on
behalf of LKQ
The Policy
Everything we communicate about our company can have an impact on our reputation, coworkers, and brand. We make sure the information we communicate is reliable, consistent and accurate, which is why only certain people are authorized to speak on our company’s behalf. We use social media in a way that’s consistent with our values and policies. We never tolerate the use of social media to intimidate, harass or discriminate against fellow employees.
Your Role
- Do not speak on behalf of LKQ, unless you are authorized to do so.
- When communicating with colleagues, consider carefully which information can be disclosed to whom. Look at it from a need-to-know basis.
- Do not respond to rumors or speculation. If you are asked to comment, respond “No Comment” or “LKQ does not comment on market rumors as a matter of principle.”
We Protect Our Company
Controllership
Trade Compliance
Protecting LKQ Property
Speaking on Behalf of LKQ
