Integrity and Compliance
Integrity in every partnership means more than compliance — it’s about building supplier relationships that reflect our core values of trust, transparency and accountability.
Intel expects all Intel employees and suppliers to comply with our Code of Conduct and business integrity, regardless of local business practices or social customs.
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
In addition, Intel expects its Suppliers to meet our business integrity:
- Comply with Intel business integrity 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 workers on Intel’s business integrity and ensure they follow them.
Building Supplier Relationships that Reflect Our Core Values
Integrity in every partnership
Integrity in every partnership means more than compliance — it’s about building supplier relationships that reflect our core values of trust, transparency, and accountability. By fostering open communication and mutual respect, we create a foundation for ethical collaboration that drives innovation and sustainable growth.
Every interaction with our suppliers is an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to doing the right thing, ensuring that together we uphold the highest standards and deliver shared success.
Why integrity matters
Your choices and actions protect our reputation, strengthen our culture, and help us deliver on our purpose. Every decision you make with integrity reinforces the trust that defines who we are. By working ethically and responsibly, you bring our values to life and inspire excellence across the entire supply chain. Together, we create a foundation of accountability and transparency that drives sustainable success and sets the standard for how we do business.
Show up with integrity
Showing up with integrity means bringing your values to every interaction, every decision, and every challenge. It’s not just about following rules—it’s about modeling ethical behavior, fostering respect, and creating a culture where trust thrives. When you show up with integrity, you speak up when something feels wrong, protect confidential information, and represent your organization with honesty and accountability. This commitment ensures that our workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with the highest standards, so together we can innovate responsibly and succeed with purpose.
Supplier Code of Conduct
We expect all our partners to uphold the highest standards of business integrity. Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets clear expectations across four critical areas:
- Labor and Human Rights: Suppliers must respect fundamental human rights, prohibit forced or child labor, ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and promote inclusion.
- Environmental Responsibility: Suppliers are required to comply with all applicable environmental laws, minimize resource consumption, reduce emissions, and adopt sustainable practices that protect our planet.
- Anti-Corruption and Fair Business Practices: Zero tolerance for bribery, corruption, or any unethical practices. Suppliers must comply with anti-bribery laws, maintain accurate records, and avoid conflicts of interest.
- Transparency and Accountability: Suppliers must operate with honesty and openness, providing accurate information, cooperating with audits, and ensuring traceability throughout their supply chain.
By adhering to these principles, suppliers help us build a resilient, ethical, and sustainable value chain that reflects our shared commitment to integrity and innovation.
General Policy Documents
IT Security Policies
IT Information Security has supplier requirements within the Supplier Compliance Handbook which are used to set the baseline supplier information security expectations and assess suppliers who are managing information on behalf of Intel.
- All suppliers managing information on behalf of Intel must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Intel Information Security Addendum (ISA), and as applicable in the ISA Appendix A for Cloud Security or the ISA Appendix B for Offshore Development Centers (ODC).
- Depending on information submitted during the risk assessment, additional documents and questionnaires may be required, such as the Intel PCI (Payment Card Industry) Addendum.
Notification of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Obligations
Intel is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, Intel and suppliers with whom Intel does business agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment and otherwise treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with a disability. Intel and its suppliers also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
Reporting Concerns
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.
Fun Facts:
Intel works with over 10,000 suppliers globally, emphasizing ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility.
Intel conducts over 200 supplier audits annually to ensure compliance with labor, business integrity, and environmental standards.