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GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS
In our daily operations, we prioritize operating responsibly
and ethically. We care for our employees and protect the
environment and the communities we serve.
Policies
Our policies drive our commitment to high ethical
standards, including company governance, daily
operations and environmental responsibility. Read all
of our Corporate Policies at bit.ly/1gCv2uv.
Our Code of Ethics and Whistleblower Conduct
Reporting Policies outline our standards for business
affairs and disclosure process for misconduct,
ensuring business matters are conducted ethically
and in compliance with all federal, state and local
laws. Our Code of Ethics for Financial Matters
ensures compliance with legal requirements,
specifically the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and
related rules and regulations.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity and Harassment
Policies foster a healthy work environment.
Our Environmental Policy supports responsible
environmental management throughout our
operations. Learn more about our Environmental
Policy at bit.ly/1CHMyHs.
Board Structure
We have 14 executive officers and our board structure
can be found in our Annual Report at bit.ly/2345S90.
The board has three committees—audit, compensation
and governance. Read more on the Board Committee
Charters at bit.ly/1I3gi3Y.
Our corporate responsibility team is responsible for
oversight of our corporate responsibility efforts and
meets on a regular basis to determine Davey Tree's
corporate responsibility priorities, goals and timelines.
The team includes representatives from operations,
corporate purchasing, facilities, human resources,
environmental management, financial accounting,
communications and information systems, and
contributes to the content of this report. It reports
to the vice president and general manager of the
Davey Institute, who reports to the board of directors
and Pat Covey, president and chief operating officer
of U.S. operations.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
We have long supported and partnered with
organizations to promote healthy trees and healthy
communities. For 135 years, our employees have
participated as industry and community partners.
We devote time and talent to programs that promote
and provide education on environmental sustainability,
including the importance of trees and plant health care.
By doing so, we strengthen our communities and
ensure that future generations will enjoy the benefits
of trees for years to come.
Davey Tree and our employees partner with a variety of
organizations to advance healthy environments and
promote tree stewardship. These partnerships include:
Alliance for Community Trees
American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration
American Public Gardens Association
American Forests
Arbor Day Foundation
Arboriculture Research and Education Academy
Garden Writers Association
International Society of Arboriculture
National Association of Landscape Professionals
National Park Foundation
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment
Sustainable Urban Forest Coalition
Tree Care Industry Association
TREE Fund
U.S. Forest Service
Utility Arborist Association
