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Table of Contents
Noble Corporation • June 2011
2 CEO Message & Introduction
4 Overarching ValuesHonesty and Integrity
Safety
Environmental Stewardship
Fair Employment
6 General Business PrinciplesBusiness Ethics and Compliance
Business Strategy
Quality and Operational Excellence
Risk Management
Customer Relations
Supplier Relations
8 HSE & QualityHSE
Emergency Action
Quality
Environmental Sustainability
12 Workplace ConductMutual Respect
Non-Retaliation
Workplace Violence
Internet and Social Media
Alcohol and Drugs
Data Privacy
Learning and DevelopmentEqual Opportunity
18 CommunicationsBusiness Communications
Political Activity/Lobbying
Political Donations
20 Confict o InterestConflicts of Interest
Gifts and Hospitality
Insider Dealing
24 LegalAnti-Bribery and Anti-CorruptionGovernment Officials
Agents
Fair Competition
International Operations
Trade Controls
Global Security
Money Laundering
30 Protecting our AssetsProperty and Equipment
Intellectual PropertyInformation Technology
Records Management
34 FinancialFinancial Accounting and Reporting
Disclosure
36 Employee Resources
Important ContactsReporting Issues and Concerns
The NobleLine
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CEO Message
Earning and maintaining the trust of our coworkers, customers,
shareholders, government regulators, communities and others is
one of the hardest jobs we have. The value of a strong reputation
cannot be overestimated. Regaining trust and rebuilding a
tarnished reputation is even harder, if not impossible to do.
The purpose of Noble’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
is to provide guidance in doing your job and conducting business
day-to-day. Maintaining our high ethical standards is essential
in order to preserve Noble’s nine decade-long heritage, strong
reputation and the trust of our business partners. The Code claries
Noble’s expectations for individual and team behavior and work-
related interactions and activities. It is a reference for the Noble
policies, processes, tools and resources available to support you in
acting with honesty and integrity and following all laws, rules and
regulations that apply to you and Noble.
This Code cannot answer every question, solve every problem
or clarify every issue. If you have questions or concerns or need
detailed guidance, please refer to the Administrative Policy
Manual, talk to your supervisor or manager, or contact one of the
listed “Employee Resources.”
Noble wants you to succeed and will continue to give you the
tools and information you need to live up to our Code of Business
Conduct and Ethics.
The Noble Code of Business
Conduct & Ethics
David W. Williams
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Ocer
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Introduction
Noble Corporation • June 2011
As a Noble employee, your decisions and actions aect
coworkers, customers, suppliers, shareholders, community members
and others. The Noble Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (“the
Code”) is a resource to help you understand and apply Noble’s
values, general business principles and policies related to your day-
to-day work activities, and to provide general guidelines that are
further strengthened and complemented by the our Administrative
Policy Manual. The Code provides an overview of Health, Safety
and Environment (“HSE”), quality, the workplace, communications,
conicts, following the law, Company assets, nancial compliance,
and employee resources.
The Code applies to all Noble employees, ocers, and members
of the board of directors, and impacts those we do business with,
including customers, contractors, suppliers and agents. Every person
covered by Noble’s Code must be familiar with it and follow the
leer and spirit of the Code, Noble standards and policies, even if we
are not required to do so by laws and regulations. Those who violate
any standard in this Code may be subject to disciplinary action.
Any waiver of this Code may only be made by the Board of
Directors of the Company or a commiee of the Board. If a law
conicts with a policy in this Code, you must comply with the law;
however, if a local custom or policy conicts with this Code, you
must comply with the Code.
Noble encourages you to report any suspected Code or policy
violation. Our policy protects you from retaliation if you make areport in good faith.
If you have questions about any aspect of the Code and how
it applies to you and others, talk to your supervisor, manager,
Human Resources representative, Corporate Compliance or call the
NobleLine. All employees worldwide can call NobleLine at any time
to anonymously report any concerns that are not being addressed
through normal channels. Call NobleLine to discuss issues related to:
• Violations of laws or policies
• Workplace harassment/discrimination• Fraud, theft, conict of interest or inappropriate gifts,
entertainment and gratuities
• The environment and worker health and safety
• Actions that threaten Noble’s integrity, security or reputation
Even with guidance from the Code of Business Conduct and
Ethics, the right path may not always be easy to identify. In these
situations, ask yourself if an action or decision is legal and ethical,
follows Noble policies and honors Noble values. If you can answer
yes to these questions, you are on the right path.
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Over our longhistory, Noble
has consistently
communicated whatwe value, what westand for and whatmakes us unique.These overarchingvalues are the foundation of “the Noble Way”
and can be found inboth our wrien andunwrien policies.
Overarching Values
Honesty and IntegrityHonesty and integrity are the most important qualities of who we are and in all of our
business dealings. We will demonstrate these values in every aspect of our relations with
employees, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, government and regulatory authorities,shareholders and other investors, the business community and the public. We will be
forthright, honor agreements, meet obligations in a timely manner, maintain the spirit and intent of
our commitments, value good relationships and adhere to applicable national and international laws
and regulations.
SafetyThe safety of our people is Noble’s greatest responsibility and we believe every job can
and must be done safely. We respect the safety and welfare of lives and property beyond
our own people, including customers, suppliers, subcontractors and regulatory personnel.
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We maintain extensive policies, processes and procedures to create
a safe work environment and provide training and equipment to
help our employees stay safe on the job. Process safety is a large part
of our eort to achieve a safe work environment and is based upon
a structured incident and near miss reporting system, and carefully
dened and communicated rating matrices, all feeding into a program
of continuous improvement. We want every employee to return home
to their families and loved ones safely at the end of the day.
As a Noble employee, you not only have the authority but the
obligation to alert or, if necessary, suspend any process or operation if
you believe it represents a hazard to the life and health of any person,
the environment or surrounding communities.
Environmental StewardshipWe are stewards of our global natural resources. It takes the
commitment of Noble employees, individual citizens, the publicsector and the industry to preserve and improve the environment. Our
collective eorts assure that current and future generations enjoy the
benets of a cleaner environment.
Noble’s approach is to be proactive, act voluntarily and go
above and beyond regulatory compliance in our eorts to protect
the environment.
Managers have the fundamental duty to inform employees about
environmental issues aecting them and their operations and the
specic policies and procedures we have to minimize our impact onthe environment. As stewards of the environment, all employees are
to promptly report any deviation from our goals to ensure Noble is
in compliance with environmental rules, regulations and Company
policies.
Fair EmploymentWe strive to be the employer of choice and respect the dignity and
worth of all employees. We expect each individual to demonstrate a
strong work ethic and contribute to Noble’s success.
Noble is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate againstemployees and people who apply to work for Noble.
Noble has operations in many countries and endeavors to employ a skilled workforce that
reects the diverse populations of the communities where we operate. We will train employees
to steadily develop and improve their competence and skills so they are fully prepared to
meet the highest industry standards, customer expectations and demands of modern oshore
drilling. We will foster a culture where our employees reach their highest potential and create
an environment that provides a safe place to work, structured career development, encourages
open communication, promotes teamwork, and rewards performance.
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T hese general business principles guide how
Noble conducts our
business. Keeping these principles in mind willhelp you approach your job in a way that benetsthe Company and ourstakeholders.
General Business
Principles
Business Ethics and ComplianceWe will deal honestly and adhere to high ethical standards in all business activities. This
is how we earn and keep the trust of each other, our customers, shareholders and everyone we
impact with our decisions and actions.
Noble invests in mandatory ethics and compliance training, outreach and monitoring to
ensure our employees meet our high standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations
wherever we operate. As an employee, you must annually review and arm that you understand
and are commied to this Code and the Administrative Policy Manual.
Business StrategyNoble’s long-standing business strategy is the enhancement of our eet of mobile oshore
drilling units through economic acquisitions and construction, market-projected rig upgrades
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and deployment of drilling assets in proven and emerging geological
regions. We adhere to a conservative nancial policy and disciplined
operational mind-set to understand and manage nancial and
operational risk and deliver shareholder value. We integrate HSE
performance improvements into our business strategy to add further
value for customers, shareholders and employees and contribute to the
sustainability of our business.
Quality and Operational ExcellenceWe strive for a system of continuous improvement to beer
our operating eciency, asset reliability, safety performance and
environmental protection. Our quality management systems serve
to document the processes by which we will conduct our daily
operations and to provide a means of assuring consistent performance
through the management of change. We will invest in quality assets
and continuously improve our eciency, asset reliability, safety and
environmental performance. We are commied to excellence in HSE,
operations, communications, teamwork, engineering, personnel and
maintenance. We stand ready to learn, grow and improve to beer
serve our customers and dierentiate Noble from our competitors.
Risk ManagementNoble manages risk proactively to improve safety, environmental,
operational and nancial performance. To minimize risk, we train
our employees, provide a safe environment, operate clean and well-
maintained rigs and keep equipment in good working order. We audit
rigs regularly to ensure that employees follow policies and procedures
and use equipment properly.
Customer RelationshipsStrong customer relationships provide superior nancial
returns, stability and high asset utilization rates that benet both
our shareholders and customers. We provide our customers
with trained and competent workers, advanced technology and
well-maintained drilling units and equipment they need to nd
oil and gas safely, eciently and cost-eectively. Our goal for quality and operational
excellence cultivates mutually benecial relationships with all of our customers.
We continuously look for new ways to improve our performance and assets, and collaborate on
projects to meet our customers’ increasingly complex needs. In return, we expect our customersto meet their obligations in a timely manner, and partner with us to achieve operational, HSE,
and nancial success.
Supplier RelationshipsNoble seeks and prefers to work with vendors who meet their obligations in a timely and
eective manner while sharing our values, demonstrating high standards of ethics and integrity
in all business dealings and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and rules. We expect
our contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to comply with all applicable Noble policies and
procedures when performing any assignment on Company premises.
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N oble promotesand encourages
a culture of safety,
protecting ouremployees andensuring we deliverthe highest qualityservice to ourcustomers.
HSE & Quality
HSENoble is commied to conducting operations with the highest levels of integrity. In all
circumstances, we look to do the right thing, avoid short-cuts which could undermine the quality
and safety of our operations, and continually improve our procedures. This commitment bothprotects our employees and ensures we deliver the highest quality service to our customers.
We are all responsible for safety, and it is our prime consideration. No job is so urgent that
time cannot be taken to do it right. All employees, from executives and management to rig crews,
must carry out their individual and collective responsibilities and work towards our goal of
working without injuries.
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Field Notes
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In conducting our operations, we should remember:
• All of us, regardless of position, have the express authority and
obligation to suspend any operations, which, in our opinion,
constitute a hazard to the life and health of any person or to the
surrounding communities• It is fundamental that our managers and supervisors be informed
on health and safety issues aecting our operations and to have
procedures to ensure safe operations
• Our managers and supervisors must promote a culture that
encourages open communications and adherence to our safety
programs
Emergency ActionEmergency situations, such as injuries or serious damage to
property, can happen at any time, and we must be prepared and
ready to take action. In an emergency, our primary concerns are to:
• Protect the health and safety of our people, property and the
environment
• Ensure timely notication of supervisors and management
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations including
required agency notications
We all have a responsibility to ensure that information about
emergency situations is escalated in a timely manner and to the
proper people within Noble.
Remember
Four Basic Steps for Safety
1. Conduct good job planning
2. Execute work per the agreed job plan
3. Stop the job when work has deviated rom the plan
4. Identiy and communicate lessons learned,
both good and bad
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 3 for more details
Q:I recently saw an event wsomeone got hurt bu
looked like the medic avoided gthe employee certain medicationorder to make our saety numbersbetter. What should I do?
A:It is important to underssaety incidents in orde
prevent similar incidents in the uStart by asking or an explanarom the medic as there may be oreasons or the type o treatmprovided. I you’re still concealert your supervisor, and contacNobleLine i the issue continues.
Q:I am new to Noble, but out top o my class du
introduction / orientation schoolmy rst hitch, a situation arose whattempted to stop the job as I had taught. However, my supervisorme “not to worry” and that I shwork as directed. What should I d
A:You should ask your superor urther explanation
their comments and discuss whatlearned in orientation. I you areuncomortable, talk with yourManager, and contact the NobleLthe problems persist.
Remember
Failure to ollow procedures and report an incident
may violate Noble policy and also break the law.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 3 for more details
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The culture o a workorce is a product o its
leadership. Our saety culture is ounded on vepillars:
1. Demonstrate Genuine Care and Concern
Working sae comes rom a genuine, heartelt
desire not to see the lives o employees, their
amilies and loved ones negatively impacted.
2. Measure and Respond to Exposure
The seriousness o all incidents are
determined by the Risk Potential o the
incident and not by the actual consequence.3. Conduct Safety Perception Audits
HSE audits must extend to measuring the
eectiveness o the leadership and the
company culture—the hearts and minds
o people.
4. Make Safety Personal
Leadership must ensure that saety is
always promoted in a orm that is
relevant on a very personal level.
5. Celebrate Successes
Employees need to know that their
eorts are being recognized.
Safety Culture
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Field Notes
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QualityWe focus on continuous customer satisfaction and quality
improvement. To achieve this, we must adhere to our policies and
procedures and continuously monitor and respond to our customers’
requirements and their needs, both current and future.
We have a commitment to provide our customers with drilling
equipment, tools and services that are reliable, cost eective and of
the highest quality. We also have a commitment to maintain a highly
skilled and competent workforce in order to provide the highest
quality of service to our customers.
Environmental SustainabilityAll of us have the responsibility to be good stewards of the
environment. Our collective eorts will assure that the current
generation and subsequent generations enjoy the benets of these
endeavors through a cleaner environment. We strive to:
• Provide training in environmental management to our employees
• Eliminate accidental releases of pollutants into the environment
• Limit waste
• Use environmentally sensitive products
• Work within governments and the industry to create practical
environmental laws and regulations
Remember
A commitment to quality benets our customers as well
as improves the saety and eciency o our operations.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 3 for more details
Q:We had a minor incidentled to a small leak. Gene
we report leaks to the environmagency but they likely wouldnotice i we did not. What should
A:We have a responsibilitollow all laws and regula
and alert appropriate authoritiany incident. Alert your superand management so that the inccan be reported properly.
Q:Our BOP was damagedinstallation. We may be
to do the repairs ourselves, buttype o BOP repair must be certi
the manuacturer. The certied rprocess is lengthy and may reqdowntime. What should we do?
A:Our commitment to quincludes making sure
equipment and tools are maintaat the highest standards. This mwe must make sure that all reare up to code and have all nececertications. Take the time to ge
job done right.
Q:I was asked to carry oprocedure that I believe
be in violation o environmregulations. What should I do?
A:I you are uncertain, nperorm procedures w
may violate environmental Discuss the situation withsupervisor. I you are still uncer
contact the NobleLine.
Remember
You can promote environmental sustainability in your
day-to-day job by identiying recycling opportunities,
limiting waste or misuse o supplies, and preventing
improper disposal o waste.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 3 for more details
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Respect for theindividual
and a mind-set
of accountabilityunderscoreNoble’s approachto all businessrelationships—bothwithin and outsidethe Company.
Workplace Conduct
Mutual RespectWe are fully commied to providing a workplace free from oensive or harassing conduct.
This commitment involves respect for our employees and our business partners.
Noble will not permit or condone harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, age, citizenship, disability status, membership or application for membership in a
uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or other characteristic protected by law.
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Harassment can take many forms, including:
• Abusive language
• Unwanted advances
• Demeaning comments or jokes
• Hazing• Oensive language or gestures
Non-RetaliationWe do not tolerate retaliation in any form in response to reports
made in good faith. Retaliation includes actions such as ring,
demoting or transferring someone, as well as avoiding or excluding
the person from professional activities.
Workplace ViolenceWe prohibit all violence, whether implied or actual, against our
coworkers, visitors and anyone else on our assets and premises,
or in contact with our employees. We regard threats of violence as
very serious. Any threatened or actual violence should be reported
immediately, and may be subject to disciplinary action.
To maintain a violence free workplace, weapons or any other
objects designed to inict harm are prohibited on our premises. If you
feel a coworker or anyone on Noble premises may become violent,
speak to your supervisor or an HR representative.
Remember
Open Door Policy
We encourage honest and open communication. All o
our employees are ree to seek inormation rom their
supervisor regarding issues that are troubling them.
These inormal discussions oten enable problems to be
cleared up without delay, and allow our management
to make decisions with the best interests o our
employees in mind.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 4 for more details
Q:A coworker oten teasesabout my appearance. I k
they do not mean any harm andidn’t bother me at rst, but the teis now making me uncomort
What should I do?
A:It is important to letother employee k
that their behavior makes youuncomortable. I you do not wto discuss this with the emplspeak to your supervisor or anrepresentative. I the behavior doestop, contact the NobleLine. Resouare available to help you.
Q:I orwarded an Internet to a coworkers Noble e-
address. Some people might nd joke oensive, but I know that henot be oended. Can I get in troub
A:Never distribute oematerial in the workp
While your intended audience mabe oended, you cannot predict else may see the material and ho
may impact them.
Q:I recently had a heargument with a cowo
During the argument he threatenhurt me. What should I do?
A:Threats o violence, wheexplicit or implied, sh
be taken seriously. I you eel undiscuss the situation with supervisor or an HR representativ
Remember
I you eel a coworker or anyone on Noble premises
may become violent, speak to you supervisor or an HR
representative.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 4 for more details
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Internet and Social MediaOur computer and telecommunications systems should be used for Company purposes.
Reasonable and appropriate incidental personal use is permied, but we should all exercise
discretion when using Company resources for personal activities. Personal use of our Internet
and computer resources should not:
• Consume more than a trivial amount of resources
• Interfere with our productivity
• Preempt any Noble business activity
Under no circumstances should Noble Internet or computer resources be used to obtain,
post or review any pornographic or otherwise illegal or inappropriate material.
We should not assume that any communications sent from Noble communication devices
are private. All Noble communications are property of the Company, regardless of the device
used to send the communication, including personal computer and mobile phone devices.
Blogging and other online dialogue are far-reaching and public forms of communication.
Only certain employees are authorized to publish information about Noble. Company
information posted on blogs or websites by unauthorized employees may not only be an
inappropriate disclosure, but may inadvertently trigger legal disclosure obligations. In addition,
spreading rumors or criticisms of Noble online, even on personal social networking sites,
could harm our reputation and impair our business. Please refer to the related sections on
Business Communications and Public Disclosure.
Alcohol and Drugs
We strive to maintain a safe, healthy, ecient and eective work environment. Abuse ofalcohol, drugs and other controlled substances impairs our ability to provide a safe and healthy
environment for all employees.
To maintain this environment, certain substances are prohibited from Noble’s and our
customers’ facilities:
• Alcohol
• Drugs, including prescription medication not prescribed by a licensed physician
• Drug paraphernalia
Remember
The Internet is a public orum; it is important to
protect your own condential inormation, as well
as the Company’s, on the Internet. Your Noble
communications may be monitored by the Company.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 3 for more details
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Anyone under the inuence of alcohol is prohibited from
engaging in Noble business or operating Noble equipment. Under
certain circumstances with pre-approval from executive management,
alcohol may be permied, such as at Noble sponsored social events.
Data PrivacyWe all have a right to privacy. At times, Noble must gather and
maintain certain information about our employees, but the Company
will only gather information that is required by law or necessary for
corporate operations. Noble will only make this information available
to authorized employees who need to use the information to conduct
our operations.
Maintaining the security and integrity of stored personal
information is vital. Noble will maintain all employee information
securely and with proper controls in place to ensure that onlyauthorized employees are able to access and view the information.
These controls are designed to adequately prevent accidental or
fraudulent loss of employee information.
Certain additional laws govern the transfer of personal
information between countries. Noble is commied to complying
with all applicable data privacy laws, both locally and globally.
Remember
I you eel you may have a dependency on drugs or
alcohol, get help. As a condition o your employment,
you may rom time to time be subject to testing or
illegal drug or alcohol use.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 4 for more details
Q:I just ound out thatwon a new project wi
new customer. I want to postinormation on a social networsite as this is an important project
I will likely get a chance to work oIs it OK to post online?
A:No. The Internet isar-reaching orm
communication. Be very careul npost any Company inormation onbecause it may be condential oryet made public and could even violation o law.
Q: Do I need to take any sp
steps beore accessing Noble e-mails on my personal mphone?
A:While your mobile phis your personal de
Noble e-mails are Comproperty. You should always looprotect Company property. Cerprecautions, such as using screen loregistering your phone with N
IT and enabling sotware or remwiping o the device will help to mthe communications more secure.
Q:We recently had an emplinjured on a rig. O
employees are eager to knowcondition. Can I give them his meupdate?
A: Details about the mcondition o an indivi
may be legally restricted. Conthe HR or Legal Department bedisclosing any detailed meinormation.
Remember
Certain types o inormation, such as medical updates
about sick or injured employees, may be subject to data
privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States or the
Data Protection Directive in the EU.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 3 for more details
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Learning and DevelopmentAt Noble, our success rests on thousands of individual decisions our employees make every
day. Noble is commied to empowering our employees with the proper tools and training to
meet our objectives.
Noble provides training and development to help our employees reach their highest
potential, so we can support Noble’s goals of sustainability and industry leadership. It is critical
that Noble continue to aract, develop, and retain a highly skilled and motivated workforce.
Noble oers training in the areas of:
• Safety, operations, management and leadership programs
• Task-oriented training focused on specic skills
• Development programs to improve
• Supervisory and leadership capabilities
• Organizational communications
• Teamwork
Remember
Take control o your career and use the training
available to gain the necessary skills and tools to excel.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 4 for more details
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Equal OpportunityNoble is an equal opportunity employer. We do not willfully
discriminate against employees and applicants for employment
based on:
• Race
• Color
• Sex
• Religion
• National origin
• Age
• Citizenship status
• Physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualied individual
• Membership or application for membership in a uniformed
government service
• Other characteristic protected by applicable law
To the greatest extent possible, we base personnel actions
including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation
and discipline solely on the employee’s qualications, merit and
performance.
Remember
Discrimination based on any o the actors listed above
not only goes against the Noble Way, but may alsoviolate the law.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 4 for more details
Q:I have an employee woror me who I eel has
potential to advance. However,employee is still inexperienced will need to develop his skills urWhat can I do to help?
A:Noble is committed tolearning and developm
both in technical and career skilour employees. Consult our Learand Development program and out and apply or training that help them urther advance their ca
Q:
I supervise a group one minority emplo
Unortunately, the minority emplhas had requent perormissues. I am araid o being accusediscrimination i I give the worknegative review. What should I do
A:It is important to proregular and consis
perormance eedback. Recogno positive and negative perormissues should always be careully
consistently documented. Alwayair and honest in your evaluationsback up your conclusions with and examples. I you need assistacontact an HR representative.
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N oble employees areto communicate
in a responsible and
productive manner.
Business CommunicationsAll outside inquiries or requests for information should go through the proper channels.
Such requests for Noble information could come from the media, investors, analysts, government
ocials, or members of the public. Requests of this nature should be forwarded for handling byauthorized management and the Corporate Communications Department.
Noble’s reputation and public image could be tarnished if we make inaccurate public
statements. Such statements could also violate the law. Noble has designated employees who are
trained and authorized to speak on our behalf.
We all communicate on a daily basis both internally and with our customers and vendors.
Communications
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Whenever we communicate, we should be careful to:
• Protect condential business information
• Not mislead
• Not write speculative opinions
• Not exaggerate
• Not speak casually about sensitive or condential maers
• Not joke about serious maers
Related Sections: Internet and Social Media and Public Disclosure
Political Activity/LobbyingNoble’s business requires us to maintain relationships with
governments and government ocials in countries around the world.Many of our employees frequently interact with government ocials
and regulators in order to ensure that we are operating lawfully and
with all necessary authorizations and permits. Whenever we interact
with these government ocials, we should act with professionalism
and conduct ourselves with integrity. Maintaining these relationships
is crucial to our business.
At times, we may also use lawful channels to inuence or beer
understand government policies and regulations. To accomplish
these goals, we may hire outside consultants or advisors who must
maintain the same professionalism and integrity that we expect fromour own employees. Don’t contact the government on behalf of Noble
to inuence legislation, regulations or decision making without prior
approval from the Legal Department.
Political DonationsOur policy prohibits political donations made on behalf of Noble.
No employees are authorized to make donations to politicians,
political parties or candidates for oce on Noble’s behalf. If you wish
to make personal political donations, make clear that the donation is
personal and not related to Noble.
Remember
• Informationputine-mailsisdiscoverableand
may be monitored by the Company
• Communicationswithacompetitorcould
violate air competition laws
• Becarefulwhenwritinge-mails,keepingin
mind the context and the possible audiences
• Noble’sbusinessisNoble’sbusiness
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 3 for more details
Q:A representative rom a news agency recently c
me to ask me my opinion on resaety issues in the oil industry. Wshould I do?
A:All outside inquiries sh go only through autho
personnel. Even though you may a personal opinion, others in the pumay assume it is Noble’s opinion. Rthe news agency to our CorpoCommunications Department.
Q:Many times my e-mailsorwarded to several peo
am worried that some people may
understand the context o the e-and make incorrect assumptWhat should I do?
A:While e-mails oer an way to communicate qu
and eciently, make sure youalways include sucient detail in responses so that the context is eunderstood. Also, always conswhether e-mail is the best orm
communication. Sometimes, a pcall or ace-to-ace response mabetter.
Q:I am upset about regulations in the oil indu
that I think are unair. I want to wa letter to my congressman askingto change the laws. What should I
A:When writing your lemake sure it is clear that
are not speaking on Noble’s beNever use your Noble e-mail, Nletterhead or your Noble address wcommunicating with elected oor candidates or elected oce.
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W hen acting onNoble’s behalf,
always look to put
Noble’s interestsbefore any personal gain.
Conflict of Interest
Conflicts of InterestIn conducting our business, we always expect one another to act fairly and honestly in all
relationships. This means that our business decisions should be made free from any conicts of
interest. In general, we and our families should never:
• Use our position or inuence to get an improper benet
• Use condential Noble information for our own personal gain
• Take advantage of inside information for personal gain
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Conicts of interest can occur when our outside activities or
interests conict or appear to conict with our responsibilities to
Noble. Conicts of interest can occur when:
• An employee, consultant or family member has an interest in an
outside company doing business with Noble where there is anopportunity for preferential treatment to be given or received;
• An employee or consultant serves in a management or director
capacity at another company in the contract drilling or energy
services industry;
• An employee or consultant discloses condential information
about Noble’s business without permission to someone outside
the Company;
• An employee buys, sells or leases equipment or property to or
from Noble without permission;
• An employee accepts gifts or extravagant entertainment from
someone soliciting business from Noble.
Avoid these or other activities that could have the appearance
of a conict of interest, whether or not an actual conict exists. We
should always strive to deal fairly and openly with our customers,
vendors and competitors.
Related Sections: Gits and Hospitality and Anti-Bribery
Remember
• Familyisabroadtermandincludesyourand
your spouse’s immediate and extended amilies
• Ifyouwishtoparticipateinapersonalactivity
which you eel may create a confict o interest,
put all details in writing and obtain proper
approval rom your supervisor or HR rst
• Youarenotallowedtoworkforacompetitor
as a consultant or board member.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 7 for more details
Q:My spouse is a sales manor one o our vendors. In
new position, I am responsibleprocurement and will have to wwith my spouse’s company. I know
I will be able to deal airly and wiin Noble’s best interest. Is this a cono interest?
A:Yes. Conficts o interest caeither real or apparent.
conficts exist when outside intemay directly infuence decmaking. Apparent conficts exist wa skeptical viewer might reasonbelieve interests exist that may ca
decision to be infuenced. You shcontact your supervisor as this would be a real confict.
Q:I am considering taking a ptime job in addition to my
at Noble. Would this be a confiinterest?
A:Consider several abeore taking another job
this job impair your ability to per
your job at Noble? Will youcompeting against Noble or woror or acting as a vendor or Nobthe answer to either o these questis yes then taking the job will cra confict o interest. Regardleswhether you believe there may confict o interest, you should rspermission rom your supervisor.
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Gifts and HospitalityOur relationships with our customers and suppliers are an important part of our business.
To maintain those relationships, from time to time it is customary to oer nominal forms of gifts
and hospitality. However, we should avoid situations where gifts and hospitality can inuence
our business decisions or create real or implied obligations, either for Noble or our businesspartners. Gifts should always:
• Be legal
• Serve a valid business purpose
• Be of modest value
• Be authorized
We may never give or accept gifts that are illegal in nature, gifts in cash or cash equivalents,
or gifts that will or appear to inuence Noble or our business partners in making a business
decision. We may never give a gift that could be seen as a bribe or a method of obligating
someone else to provide a good or service for Noble’s benet. In general, we may never give gifts
to a government ocial, as these gifts could violate certain laws and regulations.
Related Sections: Gits and Hospitality and Anti-Bribery
Insider DealingBecause of our employment at Noble, we are at times privy to certain information that is
considered “material non-public information” concerning Noble. “Material” information is
information that a reasonable investor would consider important when deciding to buy or sell
stock. “Non-public” information is information that is known within the Company but has not
been publicly released.
Remember
• Ifyoufeelthatacceptingagiftfromoneof
our business partners will obligate you to
provide preerential treatment to that partner,
do not accept the git. We should always beree rom conficts o interest when making
business decisions
• Noblestandardsforgiftgivingshouldbe
applied when receiving gits as well
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 7 for more details
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Q:One o our vendors has oto take me on a hunting
Can I accept the oer?
A:Consider two points be
accepting any git rombusiness partner. First, is the gihospitality related to conducor discussing business? Secondthe git or hospitality reasonin value considering your leveNoble and your interactions the business partner? I the anto these questions is no or uncobtain approval beore accepting
git. Either way, you should co
with your supervisor i a git coulconsidered more than o modest v
Q:My riend is interestedinvesting in Noble stock
has asked me i now is a good to invest. I know we have a ew contracts coming up. What shoutell her?
A:Because you have inormaabout Noble that may
both material and non-public, aoering advice or opinions abuying and selling Noble’s securAdvising your riend could considered “tipping,” which is illeg
It is illegal to buy or sell Noble securities based on “material
non-public information.” Some examples of potential material non-
public information include:
• Financial forecasts
• Sales information• Stock splits
• Proposed mergers and acquisitions
• Marketing plans
• New or lost contracts
• Changes in top management
It is also illegal to “tip” others outside of Noble. “Tipping”
occurs when you advise others outside Noble when to buy or sell
Noble securities based on material non-public information.
Certain employees may be asked not to buy or sell Noblesecurities during a specic time period (“blackout period”). In these
circumstances, the aected employees should not buy or sell Noble
stock until notied by the Company.
Remember
• Ifyouareunsurewhetherinformationis
“material” consider the impact on Noble’s
stock price; i you think the inormation may
aect Noble’s stock price, the inormation islikely material
• Insidertradingrestrictionsapplytoemployees,
their spouses, minor children and other adults
living in an employee’s households
• Employees,ofcersanddirectors,orfamily
members, may not engage in trading o
publicly traded options on the Company’s stock
or engaging in short sales o the Company’s
stock.
“Material” - Inormation that a reasonable investor
would consider important when deciding to buy or sell
securities.
“Non-Public” - Inormation that is known within the
Company but has not been publicly released.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 7 for more details
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N oble is commiedto maintaining
the highest level of
professional andethical standards inthe conduct of ourbusiness.
Legal
Anti-Bribery and Anti-CorruptionWe place the greatest importance upon our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethical
standards. We have a fundamental commitment to comply with all applicable laws, foreign and
domestic, governing the conduct of our operations worldwide. This commitment includes lawsagainst bribery and corruption such as the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
and the United Kingdom’s Bribery Act.
The foundation of anti-bribery laws is the prohibition against the payment or oer of
payment of anything of value in order to assist in obtaining or retaining business or to secure
any improper advantage.
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These laws also prohibit making any payment or oer of
payment of anything of value to any other person, such as an agent
or consultant, while knowing or having a reasonable belief that all ora portion of the payment will be given or oered to a foreign ocial.
Because of this, it is important that authorized agents and consultants
uphold the same values of honesty and integrity that we ask of our
own employees.
Government OfficialsThe FCPA prohibits payments to non-U.S. government ocials,
and it denes foreign ocials are broadly. The denition includes:
• Any ocer or employee of a government or any department,
agency or instrumentality thereof• Any person acting in an ocial capacity or on behalf of any
such government or governmental department, agency or
instrumentality (including government-owned companies, such
as national oil companies, or NOC’s)
• Any ocer, employee or other person acting for, or on behalf
of, a “public international organization” (such as the World
Bank, the International Monetary Fund, or the Inter-American
Development Bank)
The UK Bribery Act prohibits improper payments to government
ocials and to others who are not government ocials. Nobleemployees must be in compliance with all anti-bribery laws,
including the FCPA and UK Bribery Act as applicable.
Gifts and hospitality for government ocials are very sensitive
areas. Before oering gifts of any sort to a government ocial, take
extreme caution to ensure that the gift is consistent with Noble policy.
Under anti-bribery rules, excessive hospitality can also be considered
a bribe. You should always consult Noble’s policy or contact the
Corporate Compliance or Legal Department before giving a gift of
any kind to a government ocial, or if you are requested to provide
any hospitality to a government ocial, such as travel, lodging, mealsor entertainment.
AgentsIn some circumstances, we may have a need to hire an agent in
order to conduct our business. We dene agents as third-parties who
represent or act on behalf of Noble. Agents are sometimes companies
or individuals and are often referred to as intermediaries, sponsors or
Q:We have some markeitems, such as coee mugs
calendars with Noble logos. Onour contacts at a government owcustomer requested a ew items.
we give him marketing items?
A:Small items designed marketing or promotion
generally acceptable, as these are reasonable in nature and arethe purpose o promoting Nobusiness. I you are ever uncontact Corporate Compliance.
Q:
We need an inspecperormed or one o our
The government inspector inorus that he will need Noble to proor his travel and lodging in oto complete the inspection. Is allowed?
Q:Providing travel and lodor government o
is a sensitive area. I the inspeccannot be perormed without Nproviding or the travel, it ma
allowed. However, travel and lodmust be reasonable and must nbe or the purpose o infuenthe inspector. Contact CorpoCompliance or guidance.
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consultants. We also dene vendors as agents when they perform any services on Noble’s behalf
that involve interfacing with a foreign government or government ocial such as marketing,
customs-clearance, freight-forwarding or other services.
We expect our agents to adhere to the same values of honesty and integrity that we expect
from our employees. We should conduct proper due diligence coordinated through the Corporate
Compliance before hiring an agent to ensure that the agent conducts its business in an ethical
manner. We also expect our agents to annually aest that they are conducting their business in
accordance with anti-bribery laws and Noble’s anti-bribery policies and procedures. We have an
obligation to continuously monitor the conduct of our agents to be reasonably certain that they
are upholding our policies against bribery and corruption.
Agent relationships and the procedures for hiring agents are complex. Whenever we hire or
do business with an agent, rst consult the Corporate Compliance to ensure that proper diligence
(or “veing”) has been conducted.
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Fair CompetitionOne of the most dicult aspects of our business is competing
in markets with heavy competition. While Noble is commied to
aggressively competing in all markets in which we do business, we
seek to outperform our competition fairly and honestly. We will
seek competitive advantages through working smarter and harderthan our competition, never through unethical or illegal business
practices. We must never take unfair advantage of anyone through
manipulation, concealment or any other intentional unfair practices.
Generally, anti-trust laws prohibit us from performing certain
activities which harm competition, including:
• Sharing Noble pricing and other sales information with our
competitors
• Agreeing with competitors to allocate customers, x prices or
limit production• Sharing misleading or unjustied criticism of a competitor’s
services
Anti-trust laws are strongly enforced. While some activities
covered by anti-trust laws may seem reasonable, we must be careful
to never harm or appear to harm competition in any market in which
we operate.
Q:I am riends with one obusiness partners at an
outside o work. Can I pay ordinner i it is on my personal time
A:Regardless o riendship, uyour own money or bon your own time doesn’t elimthe issue. As a Noble employeeimproper purpose could stillimplied and the expense couldconsidered Noble’s regardlesswhether or not you are reimburse
Q:When I was leaving a orcountry at the end o
hitch, the immigration ocer at
airport asked “do you have sometor me?” while he waited to promy paperwork. It seems clear thwants money beore he will allowto proceed. Should I pay somethin
A:No. Noble’s policy prohsuch payments wit
specic approval. In such a situayou need to explain that you ca
give him anything and that i you
you could loose your job or evenprosecuted by authorities back hYou are obligated to understandollow Noble’s policy.
Q:I am on the board oindustry group. Our mee
are attended by employees o sevo our competitors. What should I
A:The group should an antitrust statem
that outlines your duties to adiscussions about pricing or ocompetitive matters. This statemshould be read at each meeting. Duyour meetings, make sure to distopics relevant only to your groupavoid discussions o Noble’s or competitors’ business.
Remember
• Ifyouareamemberofatradeorganizationwhich has members rom our competitors,
make sure the organization maintains and
enorces its own anti-trust statement
• Ifyouhaveaconcernthatanagreementor
proposed agreement may violate anti-trust
laws, ask the Legal Department; anti-trust
rules are complex and can vary depending on
regions
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 7 for more details
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International OperationsNoble provides services in many parts of the world. Many countries have specic laws
and regulations governing the import and export of assets and goods, international trade and
immigration. As a global company, Noble is subject to many dierent regulations in many
dierent countries and has a responsibility to understand and comply with these laws andregulations to maintain our ability to operate.
Remember
• Makesureallduediligencehasbeen
completed beore doing business with a new
vendor
• Ifaninvoiceortransactionseemsunusual
speak up and ask questions
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 7 for more details
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Q:We started using a new reorwarding company. W
I reviewed the invoice, I noticed they shipped some goods throucountry where we have never d
business. Is this OK?
A:International trade govern not only the o
and destination o goods, but alsocountries through which the gtravel. Alert Global Supply Chaithe Legal Department or reviewapplicable requirements regardingnew country.
Trade ControlsWe must comply with all applicable import and export laws
and regulations and be aware of the country of origin of the items
being exported and imported, including any restrictions or license
requirements. Imports or exports made on behalf of Noble mustcomply with any applicable trade regulations. Understanding the
countries involved directly and indirectly in both the trade of the
goods as well as the manufacture, origination and transportation of
the goods is imperative, as many countries have rules regulating or
limiting trade with other countries.
International trade laws generally impact our operations and
our indirect operations through our suppliers. We must be compliant
and we must understand our suppliers and how they will provide
services, including how the goods will be manufactured and shipped,
to ensure they are compliant. Contact Global Supply Chain or theLegal Department for guidance and see the Administrative Policy
Manual Section 7 for more details.
Global SecurityNoble will never knowingly participate in activities that
directly or indirectly aid in criminal or terrorist activities around
the world. This includes a commitment to never knowingly buy or
sell technology or goods that will be used for purposes associated
with chemical, biological or nuclear weapons or missiles capable of
delivering such weapons, nor will Noble buy or sell technology or
goods that we suspect will be used for such purposes.
Money LaunderingMoney laundering occurs when criminals hide money from
criminal activity in legitimate business dealings. Noble takes steps
to prevent criminals from using business transactions with Noble to
launder illegal funds. Specically, Noble will not do business with
a known criminal or criminal organization, will perform appropriate
background checks on business partners and aliates, and will report
suspicious transactions or incidents.
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W e should allendeavor to
protect Noble’s assets
and ensure thatwe are using themeciently.
Protecting our Assets
Theft, carelessness and waste directly impact our ability to do business. Noble will not
tolerate misuse of our Company assets. Our assets take many forms, including property and
equipment, intellectual property, condential information, information technology and even our
people.
Property and EquipmentProperty and equipment are the tools we need to do our jobs. These include computers,
oce supplies, oce facilities and operational equipment. These tools should only be used
while at work and only for business purposes. In certain approved circumstances, reasonable
and appropriate incidental personal use may be permied, but we should all use discretion
when using Company resources for personal activities. Company tools should never be used for
unintended or unauthorized purposes.
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Noble has procedures governing proper use of property
and equipment, including procedures for safe use and for properly
safeguarding our assets. These procedures should be followedat all times.
Intellectual PropertyOur innovation is essential to our continuing success in the
market. This innovation leads to new inventions, discoveries,
process improvements, computer programs and other proprietary
information. This information is an important asset and must be
protected. We should:
• Never disclose the information to others outside Noble, taking
special care to not discuss sensitive information in public placesor in situations where we may be overheard
• Never use this information for personal benet
• Obtain approval before discussing trade secrets in speeches,
technical papers and Noble publications
All proprietary information we create while working at Noble is
and remains the property of Noble even after employees leave.
Q:My personal truck nrepairs. We have some too
the Noble warehouse that would me x it. Can I use these tools?
A:No. Noble has proced governing the sae use oproperty and equipment. Using ttools or personal purposes alls ouo these procedures and represunsae and unauthorized use.
Q:As part o my job I oten wwith condential docum
What do I need to do to protectcondential inormation whetravel?
A:Always keep condeinormation in a secure p
I you have condential inormaon your laptop computer, do not cit with an airline. Never leave sensdocuments in an unattended psuch as a parked car. Always be awo your environment when dewith sensitive documents. Do work with sensitive documents
place where others can easily overs
Q:I have trouble remembemy password to log-in
Noble’s network. Can I leave a nomysel on my desk?
A:Passwords are just one ocontrols in place to pro
our assets through our network. Nleave your password in a place wothers can see it or give someone
your password.
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Information TechnologyToday, much of our condential and proprietary information is stored in our IT system.
To protect this information, Noble uses certain IT controls and procedures such as passwords,
encryption and other access controls. Noble will ensure that the controls remain up-to-date and
capable of preventing intentional or unintentional breaches in our information security. To avoid
unintended consequences and jeopardize our security, do not circumvent, alter or remove ITcontrols without proper approval.
Terminated employees must return all Noble equipment, including computer and other
IT resources.
Remember
• InformationstoredonyourNoblecomputeris
the property o Noble, even i the inormationis personal in nature
• CheckwithTravelandITbeforeembarking
on international business travel to ensure
necessary precautions are observed to ensure
Noble’s property is protected.
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 8 for more details
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Q:I created a contract wwe signed with one o
suppliers. Am I responsible or keeour copy o the contract?
A:I you created a documyou may be responsiblethe document as the record hoConsult the Records ManagemPolicy or the proper method duration or retaining documents.
Remember
• YoumayreceiveamessagefromtheLegalDepartment inorming you that certain records
are subject to a legal hold; in these instances,
you must comply with records retention
instructions rom the Legal Department
• Whenyoucreateadocumentsubjecttothe
Records Management Policy, make sure to
understand whether you are the record holder
and your responsibilities under the Records
Management Policy
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 8 for more details
Records ManagementRecords are valuable assets. Proper records management allows
us to retrieve information eciently, dispose of records properly,
and respond to legal holds on records.
Our records take many forms, including contracts, invoices,
accounting records, legal documents, receipts and many others.
It is vital to our business that we properly maintain these records
in accordance with our Records Management Policy as well as
applicable laws and regulations.
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W e adhere to aconservative
nancial policy
and disciplinedoperationalmind-set tounderstand andmanage nancialand operationalrisk and delivershareholder value.
Financial
Financial Accounting and ReportingNoble must prepare our books and records accurately and honestly. This responsibility falls
on our employees and management and external accountants who help us prepare our books
and records. We must all contribute to maintaining accurate books and records in our day-to-day activities by accurately completing tasks such as preparing expense reports, time sheets and
invoices.
Fair and accurate books and records are essential to properly managing our company.
Noble maintains internal controls that help ensure that our records are accurate. We must never
knowingly circumvent these controls by removing the controls or working around them. We
should work to improve existing controls if we feel that the existing controls do not adequately
prevent fraud, waste or inaccurate records.
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Noble is subject to certain regulations which dictate how we must
maintain our records, such as the Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Noble will maintain our books and records in a manner consistent
with all applicable laws and regulations. In addition, Noble will take
the necessary steps to plan for and comply with new accounting
standards such as the International Financial Reporting Standards.
DisclosureAll public communication made by Noble, such as periodic eet
or nancial reports and other lings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, must be timely, understandable, fair, complete and
accurate. We must never knowingly misrepresent, omit or cause
others to omit material facts from our public disclosures. We are
commied to the truthfulness of all reports that we present to the
public.
In addition to our own employees, others, such as our
independent auditors, help ensure that our disclosures are fair
and accurate. We must never directly or indirectly induce, coerce,
manipulate, or mislead our auditors to render misleading statements.
Inaccurate public reports can damage our reputation and our
ability to conduct business in the future. Disclosures to the public
must have the approval of the CEO or Executive Vice President.
Remember
• Ifyoufeelthatanyofourbooksandrecords
contain errors, misrepresentations or alse
statements, alert the Chie Financial Ocer or
Internal Audit.
• Don’ttakeshortcutsaroundnancialcontrols
These controls help prevent errors, both
intentional and accidental.
• Ifyoufeelthatanyelementofapublic
disclosure is inaccurate, speak up; alert seniormanagement or the Legal Department
• Ourindependentauditorshelpusmaintain
accurate books and records. Always be honest
and truthul with the auditors
See Administrative Policy Manual Section 6 for more details
Q:I have trouble keeping to my expenses when I
traveling, so I normally just estimy total expenses on my expreport. Is this OK?
A:Our expense repoprocedures help ensure
our books and records are accuYour expenses become part o nancial statement. I you misstated your expenses, our nastatements could become misstMake sure to accurately documyour expenses and ollow all exp
guidelines.
Q:Our auditor asked ew questions about s
nancial transactions. I don’t time to research the answer. Can Ihim my best approximation?
A:Our independent audplay an important rol
making sure our nancial statemare air and accurate. Alwaysopen and honest with the aud
and never provide inormathat is exaggerated, alse or poscontains errors. Let the auditor ki you need more time to researchtransaction to give an accurate ansdon’t guess.
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We are fully commied to operating our business with honesty and integrity. We all sharethis responsibility. Noble has dedicated resources and contacts to discuss issues found in this
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Important ContactsHuman Resources: +1-281-276-6655
Compliance: +1-281-276-6178
Legal: +1-281-276-6155
Finance +1-281-276-6212
Internal Audit: +1-281-325-7043
HSEQ: +1-281-637-6021
Reporting Issues and ConcernsIf you have a reasonable and good faith belief that there is or may be a violation of the law,
this Code or any Company policy by the Company or anyone acting on its behalf, then you
are obligated to report the issue, whether or not you are in any way involved. An issue can be
reported by bringing it to the aention of a senior manager of the Company or by contacting an
appropriate employee resource.
Employees are encouraged to talk to supervisors, managers or other appropriate personnel
about suspected illegal or unethical behavior. When in doubt about the best course of action in
a particular situation there are resources available to employees which include the NobleLine.
The NobleLineThe NobleLine is an anonymous resource for all our employees worldwide to report any
concerns – ethical, environmental, safety or otherwise – that are not or might not be addressed
by our normal chain of command. The NobleLine is toll-free and Available 24/7.
Number: 1-877-285-4162
When calling from outside the United States, you can easily call the NobleLine without a
fee. Just dial the USADirect access number for the country from which you’re calling and follow
the voice prompts. Alternatively, from outside the United States you can also call the following
number collect, reversing charges:
Collect: +1-704-544-2879
Employee Resources
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You can identify the country-specic direct access code from the
list below or via the Internet at:
hp://www.usa.a.com/traveler/index.jsp
Angola 808-000-011
Australia 1-800-881-011 (Telstra)
1-800-551-155 (Optus)
Brazil 0-800-890-0288
or 0-800-888-8288
Brunei 800-1111
Canada 1-800-Call-ATT
or 1-800-2255-288
Cameroon Call Collect
China 108-888 (Northern)
or 108-11 (Southern)
Denmark 800-100-10
Egypt 2510-0200 (Cairo)
or 02-2510-0200 (Other)
Hungary 06-800-011-11
India 000-117
Libya Call Collect
Luxembourg 800-201-11
Malaysia 1-800-80-0011
Malta 800-901-10
Mexico 01-800-288-2872
or 001-800-462-4240
Morocco 00-211-0011
New Zealand 000-911
Nigeria Call Collect
Norway 800-190-11
Philippines 105-11
Qatar Call Collect
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The Netherlands 0800-022-9111
United Arab Emirates 0-800-121 or 0-800-161
United Kingdom 0-800-89-0011
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Vietnam 1-201-0288
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