Responsible governance

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Pledge - the company's statement of values and principles that guides all our activities - commits us to 'the highest standard of moral and ethical behaviour' and affirms our conviction that 'the priceless ingredient of every product is the honour and integrity of its maker.'

The values and principles espoused in our Pledge, and applied in our Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics, guide every action we take and every decision we make in the course of our business practices.

Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics

Bristol-Myers Squibb's Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics provides a summary of the important policies and procedures in conducting the company's business in a legal, ethical and responsible manner. The Standards provide specific guidance to company directors and employees in assisting with the compliance of these policies and procedures. Good corporate governance is essential to the integrity of the company and the Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics helps ensure that Bristol-Myers Squibb meets the highest standards of moral and ethical behaviour in all of its business activities.

Standard of Business Conduct and Ethics (PDF)