Ethics & Compliance

Terex is committed to creating and maintaining an ethical business culture, grounded in our Terex Way Values and in particular our foundational value of Integrity. This commitment is a core part of our identity. We strive to ensure that our actions are lawful, ethical, and align with our values. We will always stand firm in our policies for ethical business practices, compliance with regulations, and responsible business practices, especially as we continue to grow our business organically, inorganically, and sustainably.

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The Terex Code of Ethics & Conduct

Our Terex Code of Ethics & Conduct: Living our Terex Values (the "Code") is a reflection of what we believe and what we are committed to doing as an ethical and law-abiding business.
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Business Practices Advocates

Our leading Business Practices Advocates (BPA) program drives responsible business practices at the local level. Our BPAs are advocates and resources for their colleagues, work directly with local leadership to identify opportunities to deepen the culture of compliance, and serve as key liaisons between their local site and the Terex Ethics & Compliance team.

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The Helpline

We provide multiple channels for anyone to voice concerns or ask questions, one of which is the Terex Helpline, a platform for anyone to ask a question or report a concern confidentially. We investigate every report we receive.

Protecting Human Rights in Our Business

 

Consistent with our Terex Way Values, we care about, respect, and support the fundamental human rights and freedoms of all, and we believe that human rights are the basis of an equal, fair, and sustainable society. Protecting human rights is the responsibility of all team members. Our Company has zero tolerance for any form of slavery, servitude, human trafficking, or child or forced labor within our business.


Terex does not manufacture or sell any equipment or services in Russia, directly or indirectly.

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Data Privacy

Terex respects the privacy of its customers, suppliers, team members, and others. We are compliant with applicable data protection laws and regulations to ensure that personal data remains safe, Terex business operations are secure, and the rights of individuals are respected. The Terex Corporation Privacy Policy and the Team Member Privacy Notice set forth our external and internal practices regarding the collection of personal data, and our internal Data Protection Policy informs team members on how to protect personal data.

Cybersecurity

Our dedication to strong governance practices ensures our cybersecurity measures align with industry best practices. We have adopted the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, ensuring our cybersecurity is rigorous, adaptable, and transparent. Our dedicated cybersecurity team is trained to respond swiftly and effectively to minimize potential threats and act as a resource for team members. 
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Digitization & Responsible Use of Technology & AI

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, Terex recognizes the responsibility that comes with deploying and using advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data analytics in our business operations, information systems, products, and services. Our commitment to the responsible use of technology is rooted in a dual imperative: to harness innovation for operational excellence and sustainability while safeguarding human rights, data privacy, and ethical integrity. 

Stakeholder Engagement

 

Stakeholders provide valuable feedback on areas in which we can improve. We engage with stakeholders in a variety of manners, including through an annual engagement survey, our earnings call, our annual meeting of stockholders, internal events such as town halls and webinars, investment and industry conferences, and more. For more information on our engagement with stakeholders, see the 2024 Sustainability Report

Sustainability Governance

 

The Terex Board of Directors, the highest governance body for Terex Corporation, is committed to ethical conduct and good corporate governance. Our Board oversees the strategic direction of our Company and the sustainability program and its goals. The Board delegates to the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team the responsibility for managing the Company’s sustainability impacts on shareholders and other stakeholders, such as team members, customers, and the communities in which Terex operates. The Board has three committees that oversee various aspects of the sustainability program.

 

There is More

To learn more about sustainability at Terex, please read our 2024 Sustainability Report.