Bristol-Myers Squibb has established Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics, which provides a summary of the important policies and procedures in conducting the company's business in a legal, ethical and responsible manner. Our Law Department, the Internal Audit Department, the Human Resources Department, and the Corporate Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Department monitor company compliance in these standards.

In addition, the company has management systems to address customer health and safety, product labeling, marketing, contractors, suppliers, privacy, direct-to-consumer communications, full prescribing information and boxed warnings for products, product integrity, clinical trials communication and disclosure, and the environmental issues and impacts associated with product use and disposal.

The most senior position with operational responsibility for labor and human rights aspects is Lamberto Andreotti, chief executive officer.

The most senior position within the company with compliance and ethics responsibilities is Doreen Shulman, vice president, chief compliance and ethics officer. Shulman reports to the chief executive officer, Lamberto Andreotti.

Information on the company's key successes and challenges are included in discussions throughout the Social Progress section of this website.