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A guide to ethical conduct expected of Gore's distributors, sales agents, consultants, vendors, and other companies and individuals that work with and on behalf of Gore and our affiliates.

We support the aim of the EU legislation called REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals), which is to "ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment…while enhancing competitiveness and innovation."

We support the aim of the EU legislation called REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals), which is to "ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment…while enhancing competitiveness and innovation."

The Associates' Standards of Ethical Conduct explains Gore's policies and procedures and guides us in conducting our business with integrity, legally and ethically. This document also sets the standards to which we hold agents, consultants, distributors and other third parties who represent us or our products worldwide. Meeting these standards is a contractual obligation.

The supplier code of conduct communicates to our suppliers our expectations related to ethical practices, human rights, environmental management and legal requirements. Gore seeks to develop and strengthen its business relationships based on a shared commitment to collaboration and mutual respect.

The Gore responsible chemicals management policy shares our commitment to advance our understanding of our products, processes and the chemicals we use, including their potential impact on people or the environment, while delivering products that are safe and fit for their intended use.

W. L. Gore & Associates is committed to conducting its business with integrity, both legally and ethically. Gore guidelines on social responsibility (“Guidelines”) are consistent with industry-specific requirements and practices.

W. L. Gore & Associates is committed to conducting its business with integrity, both legally and ethically. Gore guidelines on social responsibility (“Guidelines”) are consistent with industry-specific requirements and practices.

The supplier code of conduct communicates to our suppliers our expectations related to ethical practices, human rights, environmental management and legal requirements. Gore seeks to develop and strengthen its business relationships based on a shared commitment to collaboration and mutual respect.

Our 2021 Enterprise Sustainability Update is an expression of our shared promise — Together, improving life — and our long-established values, culture and commitment to Associates, customers and communities. The update provides an overview of our progress driven by our sustainability programs in calendar year 2021, as well as a look at who we are, how we innovate and what we are doing to enhance our social and community impact.