CODE OF ETHICS
External Communication
Media Relations
Effective communication with the media is critical to LP’s ability to manage its brand and reputation. To protect LP and its employees, the company must ensure a coordinated and consistent approach when dealing with reporters and news outlets. By following a standardized News Media Policy, LP will mitigate potential story inaccuracies, conflicting messaging, and press leaks of confidential or embargoed information. To provide clear, concise communications, all media inquiries should be channeled through the Corporate Communications team.
Frequently Asked Questions
LP has a policy regarding the usage of cameras on LP property. Unless the footage is intended for purposes outlined in the Camera Policy, capturing video or photography on LP property is a violation of LP policy and may subject you to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Only those authorized to represent LP may do so. You should contact your supervisor if you are concerned about the inaccurate information so that the authorized company resource can respond to the posting, if appropriate.
No. Only those authorized to speak to media may do so. If a reporter or journalists contacts you, notify the Corporate Communications Department at [email protected] or 615-986-5886.
Social Media
A New Frontier
Social media has changed the way many of us share information on a daily basis. Along with new opportunities for communication and collaboration, such media also brings additional responsibilities that we must know and follow.
Personal Responsibility
You are personally responsible for what you communicate on social media. If you post personal views on a public policy issue that may impact LP, you must post a disclaimer that clearly indicates that you are an employee of LP, and the views expressed are your own, not the views of LP. Unless otherwise approved, you should not hold yourself out as representing the views of LP.
Think Before You Post
Use good judgment about what you post and remember that anything you say can reflect on the Company, even if you include a disclaimer. Always strive to be accurate in your communications about LP. Certain statements may have liability for you or LP.
Ask if You are Unsure
Consult with your supervisor, manager, or a member of the Communications or Compliance Departments. When using social media, we all must abide by the terms of this Code and all of LP's policies, including LP’s Guidelines for Social Media, LP Information Technologies Policies & Guidelines, and LP’s policy regarding safeguarding Confidential Information.
LP Guidelines for Social Media