Fomento Economico Mexicano de CV : Code of Ethics

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CONTENTS

Introduction

• Message from our chairman	5
•	Purpose	6
•	Scope	6

Our Culture

•	Our Mission and Vision	8
•	Our Values	9

Our people

•	Human Rights	11
	o Respect for human dignity	11
	o	Diversity and inclusion	11
•	Fundamental principles and rights at work	12
	o	Safety and health at work	13

Our planet

• Commitment to our community
• Environment

Our resources

• FEMSA use of assets
• Information management

• Privileged and confidential information
• Accounting and financial records
• Intellectual property
• Personal data
• Information technology security

Our relation with third parties

• Clients
• Suppliers
• Competition
• Government and authorities
• Marketing

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Culture of lawfulness

• Compliance with the regulatory framework	29
•	Anti-corruption	30
	o	Anti-bribery	30
•	Anti-money laundering	31
•	Political contributions	31
•	Conflict of interest	32
	o	Financial interests	32
	o	Family and others	32
	o Gifts, travels and attentions	33
	o	Other activities	33

Our responsibilities

•	Board of Directors	35
•	Directors	35
• Audit Committee and Corporate Practices	36
	Committee	36
• Secretary of the Board	37
• FEMSA Regulations and Corporate Governance	37
•	Ethics Committees	37
• General Directors of the Business Divisions	38
•	Employees	39
•	Human Resources	39

• Internal Audit

Ethical compliance system

•	Reports	41
•	FEMSA Ethics Line
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•	Questions and concerns
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•	Corrective measures
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INTRODUCTION

• MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
• PURPOSE
• SCOPE

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ESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

t FEMSA we know we must put our cultivated values into practice to achieve our mission of generating economic and social value.

Acting with respect, honesty and integrity, and being governed by the laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate is an essential part of our corporate culture.

The Code of Ethics FEMSA is the basis of our corporate behavior and the foundation of our policies, procedures and guidelines. It has been approved by the Board of Directors, which has also authorized its issuance and continuous updating, which is necessary due to changes observed in the business environment.

Updating this code allows us to strengthen trust in our directors, employees, investors, customers, suppliers, authorities and communities. The FEMSA Code of Ethics formalizes in a single document our ethical principles, unifies criteria and establishes a common frame of reference that guides us to always act in a comprehensive manner.

It is a useful work tool that helps us make the right decisions in accordance with our values. I invite everyone who is part of the FEMSA family to read and continuously consult our FEMSA Code of Ethics. It is also very important to report any irregularities observed.

I know I can count on your support, enthusiasm and commitment to continue creating success stories and strengthening FEMSA's reputation.

With kind regards,

José Antonio Fernández Carbajal

Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of FEMSA

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