Ethics

Intel expects all Intel employees and suppliers to comply with our Code of Conduct and ethical expectations, regardless of local business practices or social customs. Click here to read a letter from Intel reminding our suppliers of these expectations.

Intel’s Code of Conduct affirms its five key principles of conduct:

  • Conduct Business with Honesty and Integrity
  • Follow the Letter and Spirit of the Law
  • Treat Each Other Fairly
  • Act in the Best Interests of Intel and Avoid Conflicts of Interest
  • Protect Intel Assets and Confidential Information


Suppliers are expected to report concerns regarding ethical issues or violations of Intel Code of Conduct.

  • By Intel employee(s)
  • By their own employees
  • By another supplier

Learn more about reporting an ethical concern.

Whistleblower Protection Policy:  No Intel agreement prevents our suppliers from lawfully communicating to government authorities possible violation of federal, state or local law or other information that is protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state or local law.

Intel expects its Suppliers to meet our ethics expectations:

  • Comply with Intel ethical expectations and the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct
  • Ensure that any of your current or new employees who interact with Intel understands our expectations for doing business with us. Train your employees on Intel’s ethics expectations and ensure they follow them.