Experient Corporate Social ResponsibilityAreas of Corporate Responsibility:Human Resources / Facility Operations & Environment / Financial Accountability / Supplier & Partner Management / Corporate & Community Citizenship / Executive ManagementExperientEX_5ef02298-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3cExperient's Corporate Steering CommitteeOur Environmental Management System -- Experient's corporate responsibility programs and activities are managed through a Corporate Steering Committee, consisting of a subject matter champion from each area of corporate responsibility. Each champion directs Experient's efforts, sets strategy, manages compliance, and conducts necessary measurements and disclosure.Experient's Subject Matter ExpertsManagement System Reviews & Audits -- Experient's corporate responsibility and environmental programs are reviewed and evaluated regularly by the champions of the Corporate Steering Committee. This committee is responsible for reviewing and considering Experient's position and practices on significant issues of corporate responsibility, including protection of the environment. The subject matter experts evaluate our performance against each area and recommend changes or improvements to the programs or our performance to achieve or maintain compliance or to reach set targets. Performance against environmental targets are also measured and disclosed on our website.Experient's SuppliersCorporate Responsibility and Environmental Requirements for Suppliers and Vendors -- On behalf of our customers, Experient includes aspects of corporate responsibility and environmental protection as part of the procurement and evaluation process in securing suppliers and partners to support our clients' meeting and event needs. Additionally, Experient is proud to work with our clients to engage in "green meeting" practices. In all phases of event management, we offer consultative guidance as it applies to sustainability. This approach helps our clients meet both their organizational and event environmental goals and objectives.Beyond this, Experient expects the same corporate and social responsibility from its direct vendors as it expects of itself. To this end, Experient is developing a program that requires its vendors to define a management system that addresses the significant aspects of corporate responsibility and environment protection and their intersection with these matters.Experient's VendorsFull compliance with CSR principles_5ef0248c-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3cTo embrace positive impact through activities affecting the environment, customers, employees, communities, vendors and other stakeholders in the public sphere._5ef02554-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3cStandardsCode of Conduct -- At Experient, we have always set high standards for the way we conduct business -- in areas from corporate and social responsibility to sound business ethics.These principles apply to all Experient employees, however, they are not meant to describe the full scope of Experient human resource policies or practices. More detailed statements of policies, procedures and practices are contained in documents such as the Experient Employee Handbook. Employees are required to comply with all policies, procedures and practices at all times and are responsible for consulting their management if they have any questions.Our goal is to ensure full compliance with these principles by Experient managers and employees and to ensure our Partner, Supplier, and Vendor community acts in similar accord.Our global employment standards include:NondiscriminationExperient prohibits discrimination in any form and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, status as a disabled or Vietnam veteran or any other protected characteristic as established by law. The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, promotions, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions for employment. All employees are required to complete non-harassment training and pass associated tests. Managers receive additional training in detecting and managing instances of harassment and discrimination.RespectRespect & Dignity -- Experient is committed to maintaining a respectful workplace for all employees that is free from any form of discrimination or conduct that can be considered harassing, bullying or coercive, including sexual harassment. All members of Experient, including part-time and full-time employees, temporary staff or contractors, are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in the workplace and whenever representing Experient. Our employees are expected to extend courtesy and respect to all other employees and others with whom they come in contact on behalf of the Company at all times. DignityEthical DealingsIn our intermediary role between buyers and sellers, Experient is committed to business practices that are fair and equitable to all parties in each and every transaction. It is our objective to conduct our business so that our example raises the professional standard for third party providers and creates the necessary foundation for mutually beneficial long-term relationships with our clients and supplier partners.Experient also requires all employees to comply with our Standards of Conduct. There are standards of conduct which must be observed by everyone to protect the rights and interests of each person and to foster a productive working environment. The Company expects and believes that employees will conduct themselves accordingly. An employee involved in any of the following conduct, a list that is not intended to be all-inclusive or exhaustive, may be subject to immediate discharge:* Willful destruction of or damage to Company or employee property* Theft, misappropriation or unauthorized possession of Company or employee property* Violation of the alcohol and controlled substance policy* Insubordination* Failure to carry out work assignments* Fighting, assaulting, or threatening another employee or visitor on Company premises or while on Company-directed business* Fraud, dishonesty or deceit or unethical business conduct* Falsification of any work-related documents, including but not limited to employment applications, time records and expense reimbursement requests* Any illegal conduct committed while on Company premises or while on Company-directed business* Violation of the Company's policies concerning discrimination and/or harassment* Attendance at adult entertainment venues while on Company business or while entertaining clients* Inappropriate behavior toward our employees, clients or suppliers* Any conduct which reflects negatively on the CompanyFreedom of AssociationExperient works to establish favorable employment conditions and to maintain effective employee communication programs as a means of promoting positive employee relations, such as: benefits offered the first day of employment, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness programs, scheduled leadership messages and a company intranet site to support employee communication.ComplianceLaws, Including Regulations and Other Legal Requirements -- Experient will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in all locations where they conduct business.HealthHealth & Safety -- The safety of all employees is extremely important and the Company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees. The Company cannot meet this commitment without our employees’ help. We ask that employees always be watchful of and report any unsafe conditions or equipment. Work related accidents that result in even in slight injury or even when there is no apparent injury, should be reported to the appropriate supervisor and the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.In accordance with all applicable workers’ compensation laws, all employees are provided care, first aid and emergency services for injuries or illnesses incurred while performing work for the Company. The Company does all it can to maintain a safe working environment; however, accidents may occasionally happen. Employees are required to report any work related accident or illness to the appropriate supervisor and Human Resources within 24 hours. Experient also promotes wellness through various programs, as well as provides training on ergonomics and safety.SafetyEnvironmental ProtectionExperient is committed to environmental stewardship and implementing sustainable practices as an integral part of our operations. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our office workplaces and all the events we support, in coordination with our employees, clients and supplier partners. Experient operates in a manner that is protective of the environment and complies with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and standards. Additionally, Experient includes in its management system programs to measure and control our direct environmental impact in the areas of energy conservation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste and recycling management.LaborForced or Involuntary Labor -- Employment with Experient is at will. Employees retain the option of ending their employment with the Company at any time. The Company also reserves this right, and may end employee’s employment with or without notice, with or without cause. Neither the offer letter nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract of employment for any specific period of time.ChildrenChild Labor -- Experient complies with all laws and regulations regarding minimum working ages and requires work permits for all school-aged workers.CompensationWages and Benefits -- Experient complies with all state and federal wage requirements. In addition we offer our employees medical, prescription dental and vision coverage the first day of full-time employment. Additionally, all employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that encourages employees to maintain a work life balance. RelaxationWorking Hours -- Experient complies with all state and federal work hour guidelines. We post required literature in common areas. Experient also encourages employees to take break and meal periods throughout their day.CommunicationExperient makes available to all employees open communication channels for suggestions and complaints to management, including vehicles for anonymous communication to report ethical violations, issues, or infractions against our Code of Conduct or Corporate Responsibility. Submissions go directly to Executive Management for review and investigation.MonitoringMonitoring/Record Keeping -- Experient performs business audits to ensure adherence to our policies, practices, and procedures.Record KeepingWe maintain records in accordance with local laws and regulations.EnvironmentImplement sustainable practices_5ef02612-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c1Experient and the Environment -- Experient is committed to environmental stewardship and implementing sustainable practices as an integral part of our operations. Our Sustainability Statement --We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our office workplaces and all the events we support, in coordination with our employees, clients and supplier partners. Experient operates in a manner that is protective of the environment and complies with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and standards. Additionally, Experient includes in its management system programs to measure and control our direct environmental impact in the areas of energy conservation, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste and recycling management.Environmental Management SystemApply a corporate responsibility and environmental management system._5ef026f8-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c1.1Experient's Environmental Management System (EMS) -- Experient has defined and deployed a corporate responsibility and environmental management system that identifies aspects of our business that intersect with these matters. Experient is working to become a positive example of corporate citizenship by establishing programs within the management system to control operations and confirm compliance with laws, regulations, and internal expectations.DisclosurePublicly disclose the results associated with our environmental goals._5ef027ca-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c1.2Experient will be publicly disclosing the results associated with our voluntary environmental goals as well as any regulatory fines or penalties. Currently, Experient has no fines or penalties.TrainingShare the content and for CSR and environmental conservation with all employees._5ef028a6-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c1.3Experient shares the content and our overarching goals for CSR and environmental conservation with all employees. Each employee is required to review the content and support the EMS through their participation in our programs.Self-AssessmentReview progress against the EMS goals_5ef02996-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c1.4Experient's Corporate Steering CommitteeExperient has formed a committee that meets on a regular basis to review the progress of reduction initiatives against the EMS goals, discuss any need for redirection, and review compliance to our CSR principals. Corporate CitizenshipEstablish and uphold CSR standards._5ef02a7c-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c2Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a movement in the corporate setting that takes careful consideration in how business practices intersect with important principals, such as: ethics, employee welfare and treatment, legal compliance, and environmental protection.Experient has established and upheld standards in these areas for years, and we participate in a number of environmentally sustainable business practices. Now, with growing attention to CSR and a drive from our customer community, we have formalized our position on these principals and are fully engaging all Experient staff and suppliers in programs that can help protect the environment.For Experient, our corporate social responsibility can be seen through our commitment to our industry, our clients, our vendor partners, our employees and their families, as well as the communities and environment that we live and work in. We believe that this needs to be an integral part of how we conduct our business, make decisions, and set our priorities.Our CSR plan is an integrated management system that documents our code of conduct, measures our environmental impact, publicly discloses our programs and performance, and assigns internal ownership for oversight and participation.Here's How We Make CSR Happen -- Experient has established and upheld standards and great work in many of these areas for years. Many of these things have been and will continue to be core to who we are as a company and a corporate culture. To affirm our commitment to these important practices, we have formalized our position on these principals and are fully engaging all Experient staff, customers, vendors, and suppliers in these programs.PrinciplesFormalize our position on CSR principles._5ef02b62-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c2.1EngagementEngage Experient staff and suppliers in programs that can help protect the environment._5ef02c7a-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c2.2Experient StaffExperient SuppliersEmployee Wellbeing_5ef02d6a-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c3Expirient EmployeesOur Code of Conduct -- See our vision, mission, and values statements: http://www.experient-inc.com/about/values-mission.html?utm_campaign=Website%3A%20registration&utm_source=Website _5ef02e5a-eecf-11e5-afe1-3d8581186f3c2016-03-20http://www.experient-inc.com/csr/index.htmlOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net