McCain’s assets are the result of the hard work of our employees, past and present. Our profitability and sustainable long-term growth require that we protect and use our assets wisely.
Our Company
Safeguarding Company Assets
We protect our company assets. They are the building blocks for our future and help us better serve our customers and communities.
Why It Matters.
How We Deliver.
- We always handle McCain assets responsibly and follow McCain policies.
- We take steps to ensure assets are not damaged, abused, wasted, lost or stolen.
- We quickly report any loss, abuse or misuse of assets.
- We follow our Global Authority Limits Policy before approving or executing any contract, agreement or scope of work that binds McCain.
- We ensure payments have appropriate approvals and supporting documentation before processing.
Key Terms.
Assets come in many forms. How we protect them varies. It depends on the type of asset and our particular role.
include items such as machinery, equipment, office supplies and furnishings. It also includes computer systems and software, mobile phones, tools, raw materials and inventory. Our land, office buildings and manufacturing facilities are also physical assets.
include all data contained in our files, on our servers and in the cloud. This information is important to the daily operations and growth of our business. Information assets are protected by levels of controls appropriate to their use, sensitivity and importance.
include our goodwill, brand equity, ideas, plans, strategies, know-how, inventions and designs. It also includes copyrights, trademarks, patents, pricing formulas, ingredient-supplier information, customer lists, trade secrets, other intellectual property rights, together with our reputation, licences and employees’ time at work. These assets help us drive innovation and improvement.
include cash, receivables, bank deposits, stocks and bonds.
Good Ethics.
Artificial intelligence and other new technologies can help our business be more efficient and effective. At the same time, using them might bring unintended consequences and risks. As with any new technology, we must use these tools ethically and safely. We may not have all the answers. Our culture and values ensure we are using technology to benefit and protect our customers, business and people.
Good Business.
I can’t find my laptop and don’t know if it was lost or stolen. I am about to leave for vacation. I plan to address this when I get back. Is this ok?
If you think your device might be lost or stolen, do not wait. Report it immediately to the Global IT Security Desk. They can take remote steps to protect McCain from potential theft of valuable electronic data. There may also be privacy issues that need to be reviewed.
Food for Thought
“Our profitability and sustainable long-term growth require that we protect and use our assets wisely.”