
16 Nutrien Assets We are each entrusted with Nutrien assets and will work to protect them from loss, damage, misuse, or theft.We will ensure their efficient use for legitimate business purposes only.Nutrien assets include physical and intangible assets, such as, but not limited to, facilities, financial assets, vehicles, office supplies, operations-related equipment and machinery, ideas and innovations, confidential information and technological equipment including computers, smartphones, communication systems, software, operating systems, networks, and storage media.Additionally, all files, records, intellectual property, and reports that we create or acquire in the course of our employment with Nutrien are the property of Nutrien. We will avoid wasting Nutrien assets through carelessness or neglect and under no circumstances will we convert Nutrien property to our personal use except as permitted by the Company.We will not abuse our use of the Internet, our intranet, or the use of Nutrien email.We will never use Nutrien computers or networks in a way that could compromise the security of Nutrien information or software, or to access, receive or transmit materials that are inappropriate, illegal or may violate any of our policies. We have no expectation of personal privacy in connection with the use of these Nutrien resources unless otherwise permitted by local law.Nutrien reserves the right to monitor use of Nutrien property, premises, and resources (for example, office sites, operations sites, computers, email, phones, proprietary information, etc.) in accordance with applicable laws and as necessary to protect the interests of Nutrien.Nutrien monitors facilities and equipment to promote safety, prevent unlawful activity, and comply with legal requirements. For more information, please see our Acceptable Use of Computer and Communications Systems Policy. Records Management We often deal with large quantities of Nutrien records and information, both paper and electronic.All records and information that relate to our work are the property of Nutrien, including those that we may have authored or helped to prepare.It is important that we know Nutrien’s policy regarding how long we should retain records, and when and how we should dispose of them.Consult the Records and Information Management Policy for more details. If we are notified that documents in our possession are relevant to any pending litigation or an investigation or audit, we will not alter, distort, conceal, delete or destroy the documents, and we will follow the guidelines set forth in the notification from the Legal Department.In the event of litigation or governmental investigation, we must consult the Legal Department before disposing of any relevant records. Intellectual Property Intellectual property includes works or inventions that are often the subject of a patent, copyright, or trademark.Intellectual property is generally owned by an individual or company, and use of it without permission is prohibited.We will never use someone else’s patented or copyrighted work or invention, or trademarked name without permission.We will never copy or use proprietary data, product drawings, user manuals or software without permission.We will never plagiarize or inappropriately use articles or materials published by others. Questions regarding intellectual property rights should be directed to the Legal Department. Q: Jessica travels frequently and routinely joins conference calls from the airport or in cabs on the way to the airport.Is this a problem? A: Jessica should only discuss information that is publicly known while she is working outside of her office, unless she can be assured that no one will hear any confidential information.When you speak with a colleague in person or on a telephone in public places, such as restaurants, cars, trains, elevators, airports, or at conferences, ensure that you do not discuss confidential information that others may hear. Q: Sometimes I use my company-issued corporate credit card for personal reasons.Is this okay? A: It is inappropriate to charge personal expenses to the company credit card.If you are unsure, you should ask your manager and/or, in North America, check the Travel and Expense Policy before expensing the item.Inappropriate use of company-issued corporate credit cards or other company assets may result in disciplinary action, up to any including termination, in accordance with local law.