Policy on Contributions
Use of Corporate Resources in Political Campaigns and Other Political Activities
Applicability: This policy applies to all Unisys operating groups and staff functions worldwide, including subsidiaries and supersedes any previous Unisys guidance regardless of source.
Policy on Federal, State, local and Foreign Political Activity: No Corporate Funds, products, services, or other corporate resources may be used directly or indirectly to make a political contribution to any elected officials, political candidates or parties at the U. S. Federal level.
At the State and local level, and in the international area, corporate resources may be used directly or indirectly to make political contributions to elected officials, political candidates or political parties only where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with this policy.
Requests by associates for Unisys to make permitted political or charitable contributions of company funds or company resources, or for Unisys to participate in any other political or charitable activity must first be submitted in writing to the Ethics & Compliance Office (ComplianceEthicsOffice@unisys.com) or via the Ethics Check tool.
Such requests must include the written approval of the applicable business unit leadership or staff unit leadership, date of the proposed contribution or activity, location of the activity (as applicable), nature of the contribution or activity, Unisys personnel, resources, products, and costs involved, business rationale, and name (as appropriate) of the recipient, and the party affiliation or charitable organization.
If the Ethics & Compliance Office determines that the request satisfies these requirements and is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the requester will then be directed to obtain the executive approvals required under the Delegation of Authority.
Requests for Unisys to contribute to or support any charity, sports or other event or activity under the sponsorship of a political party, an elected official, announced candidate for elected office, or group of such entities, are considered requests to support political activity and are subject to the approval procedure set forth in this policy.
Report to Board of Directors: A report on corporate political contributions will be made to the Unisys Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board, on an annual basis.
Definitions: Corporate funds refer to any direct or indirect monetary payment by the Company; products mean Unisys equipment, software and services. Political participation services include fund raising, providing transportation, and any other activity to assist, support or advance political candidates or parties. Resources include the use of corporate time, equipment, systems (including e-mail), stationery, postage, software, the assistance of any employee, and any other involvement of corporate supplies, facilities or personnel.