Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Purpose
Required Business Conduct of Directors, Officers and Employees
Introduction
Bunge Limited has adopted the following Code of Ethics for itself and its subsidiaries and affiliates
(together "Bunge") to set forth its principles of business ethics. Bunge is a global company and must be
sensitive to the cultures and customs of the countries where it operates and respect the communities and
environment where it does business.
Purpose
The purpose of this Code is to establish minimum guidelines of business conduct required of all Bunge
directors, officers and employees. The members of the Bunge Limited Executive Committee are
responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with this Code in their respectiveBunge
companies.
B. Compliance with Laws. Bunge is committed to being a good corporate citizen of all the
countries in which it conducts business. Because of these commitment directors, officers and
employees must comply in all respects with all the laws, rules and regulations, including insider
trading, in each jurisdiction in which it does business, as well as comply with Bunge's policies
governing business activities abroad.
C. Fair Dealing and Integrity. One of Bunge's most valuable assets is its reputation for fairness
and integrity. Each employee, officer and director should deal fairly with Bunge's customers,
suppliers, competitors and employees. Employees, directors and officers should not take unfair
advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information,
misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair-dealing practice. No actions shall be
taken by a director, officer or employee who could undermine that reputation in dealings with its
employees, customers, suppliers or governmental officials.
Bunge's policy is not to hire immediate family members of a Bunge officer or director without
required approvals by the Legal Department. Immediate family members cannot be employed
in jobs where one Bunge employee has effective control over any aspect of the related Bunge
employee's job. Related Bunge employees may not share responsibility for control or audit of
significant Bunge assets.
D. Protection and Proper Use of Bunge Assets. All employees, officers and directors should
protect Bunge's assets and ensure their efficient use. Theft, carelessness and waste have a
direct impact on Bunge's profitability. All of Bunge's assets should be used for legitimate
business purposes.
2. All transactions shall be properly approved and accurately reflected on Bunge's books and
records. Falsification of transactions and Bunge records or off-the-record trading or cash accounts
or other off-the-record business transactions is strictly prohibited and subject to disciplinary action
or dismissal.
3. All directors, officers and employees are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness and
timeliness of Bunge's public disclosure. Any information which would be considered material to
Bunge's security holders, the SEC or the investment community must be reported to the
Disclosure Committee. Employees who come into possession of this information must report it to
their manager, who must report the information to the Disclosure Committee or a member of the
Disclosure Committee. Directors and officers who come into possession of this information must
report it directly to the Disclosure Committee or a member of the Disclosure Committee.
4. Bunge actively promotes ethical behavior in all its business activities. Directors, officers and
employees are encouraged to speak to their managers, the Legal Department or other
appropriate personnel at any time if there is any doubt about the best course of action in a
particular situation. Directors, officers and employees are required to report violations of law,
rules, regulations and this Code to their managers, the Legal Department, senior management or
the Board, as appropriate. Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure the confidentiality of
those furnishing information. Bunge will not tolerate retaliation in any form against any person for
complaints or reports made in good faith.
S. Each member of the Bunge Limited Executive Committee who is aChief Executive Officer of a
Bunge operating division shall annually certify that he or she has implemented and monitored
compliance with this Code for all Bunge companies under his or her supervision and has reported
each material violation thereof to the Legal Department.
6. A waiver of this Code for executive officers or directors of Bunge will only be granted by the Board
of Directors or a committee of the Board and must be promptly disclosed to shareholders.
7. All directors, officers and employees of Bunge are required to adhere to this Code. Directors,
officers or employees who violate this Code will be subject to disciplinary action and possible
dismissal.