As part of this effort, we have numerous programs in place at our global locations to reduce waste generation, improve waste sorting and increase waste diversion from landfills. We are dedicated to pursuing environmentally sustainable practices through initiatives such as utilizing reusable shipping containers and vertically integrated manufacturing to reduce logistics. We have a process in place to monitor the environmental practices at our global facilities via periodic third-party audits.
We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with our energy consumption and mobile sources at our manufacturing facilities. Projects include implementing energy efficiency measures in indoor locations, installing on-site solar, and continuing the electrification of our diesel and gasoline powered equipment and vehicles.
Workplace and Community. The Company takes pride in its relationships with its employees, suppliers, and customers and the communities in which it operates.
Values and Ethics. Our corporate culture is committed to doing business with integrity, teamwork, and performance excellence. Our core values include innovation, continuous improvement, passion, and a sense of urgency. Our Code of Business Conduct and our Anti-Corruption Policy address topics such as anti-corruption, discrimination, human rights, anti-slavery, trade, harassment, privacy, appropriate use of company assets, protecting confidential information, and reporting violations anonymously. These policies have been translated into multiple languages and are posted on our website at methode.com. In addition, our U.S. employees complete annual training on the prevention of discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment and learn how to identify, report, and stop these harmful situations. We also offer an anonymous hotline for employees or other parties to utilize when reporting concerns or potential violations.
Workplace Safety and Health. The success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well-being of our employees. We maintain a work environment with a safety culture grounded on the premise of eliminating workplace incidents, risks, and hazards. We have practices in place to help eliminate safety events and reduce their frequency and severity, and our employees are trained on safety-related topics. Employees are empowered to report safety concerns or other observations without fear of reprisal. We have a process in place to monitor the safety practices at our global facilities via periodic third-party audits.
Human Rights and Community Relations. The Company is committed to upholding the human rights and dignity of all persons in both our business operations and our global supply chain. The Company does not tolerate any forms of modern slavery, including human trafficking, forced or indentured labor, prison labor, child labor, illegal employment conditions or any other forms of illegal employment practices or violations of employment laws.
Diversity and Inclusion. As highlighted in our Diversity & Inclusion Statement available on our corporate website, we believe that diversity and inclusion are business imperatives that will enable us to build and empower our future workforce. We strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our global customer base and the communities that we serve.
Responsible Governance. We are committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance in order to serve the long-term interests of Methode and our stakeholders. Our corporate governance policies promote transparency and accountability. Our governance policies address topics such as anti-corruption, discrimination, human rights, anti-slavery, trade compliance, harassment, privacy, appropriate use of company assets, safeguarding confidential information, and a process to report violations anonymously.
Board of Directors. As highlighted above, we have strong corporate governance practices, including engaged independent directors and committee members, an independent Chairman of the Board and annual board and committee self-evaluations. Our Board of Directors reflects an effective mix of diverse perspectives and business expertise. Additionally, our Board is responsible for overall risk oversight of the Company, which includes certain environmental, social, supply chain, cybersecurity, and other governance matters.
Business Ethics. The Company strives to conduct business in an honest, ethical, and responsible manner. We maintain a Code of Business Conduct that applies to all employees globally, covering all controlled Methode subsidiaries. We also expect our suppliers, contractors, agents, and representatives to abide by the same high standards when conducting business with or on behalf of the Company. Methode is committed to compliance with foreign, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
