Our Policies and Guidelines define how we want to conduct business, what we expect of ourselves and our business partners throughout the world.
Our Policies contain governing principles and procedures to effectively manage a topic and are broadly applicable. They are updated every two years on average. Our Guidelines are subsidiary to Policies, where they exist, and to Code of Ethics topics otherwise. Guidelines clarify and amplify important principles and are based on best practices or mandatory rules. They are generally updated on an annual basis.
Our Policies contain governing principles and procedures to effectively manage a topic and are broadly applicable. They are updated every two years on average. Our Guidelines are subsidiary to Policies, where they exist, and to Code of Ethics topics otherwise. Guidelines clarify and amplify important principles and are based on best practices or mandatory rules. They are generally updated on an annual basis.
- Global Guideline on P&O Principles and Labor Rights Practices (PDF 0.7 MB)
- Global Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Civility and Non-Retaliation Guideline (PDF 0.3 MB)
- Non-Retaliation Policy (PDF 0.3 MB)
- Novartis Global Parental Leave Guideline (PDF 0.3 MB)
- Human Rights Commitment Statement (PDF 6.9 MB)
* v1.0 remains valid for contracts entered into up to October 31, 2020
** v2.0 remains valid for contracts entered into up to December 31, 2022
*** v3.0 is valid for contracts entered into as from January 1, 2023