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Conflict of Interest Policy

Policy

It is the policy of The Nature Conservancy to identify conflicts of interest involving The Nature Conservancy and related parties as well as situations which may give rise to an appearance of a conflict of interest and to address such conflicts and situations in a manner that will fully protect the integrity and reputation of The Nature Conservancy as well as related parties.

Purpose

To assure and ensure that The Nature Conservancy will live up to its high fiduciary obligations and operate in compliance with our highest corporate value: "Integrity Beyond Reproach."

Origin

Approved by the Board of Directors June, 1995. Revised March 15, 1996, October 2, 2002 and revised March 12, 2004 to delete former attachment which was revised and incorporated into a new Conflict of Interest standard operating procedure.

References, Resources and Explanatory Notes

All Board of Directors members have read and signed. All staff and Chapter Trustees/Advisors will read, understand, and comply.

Refer to the President and to the Worldwide Office legal Function for additional information.

For details on The Nature Conservancy’s conflicts of interest policy, see Conflict of Interest Standard Operating Procedure.