Our great company is changing everyday as we work to achieve our vision to be the first choice of consumers and customers around the world. But one important aspect of Sara Lee is constant and will not change: Our commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices in our contact with our consumers, customers, suppliers, stockholders, communities, and fellow employees.

One of our company values is to act with integrity. This value is not only a guidepost for how we should behave as a company, but also as individuals. Integrity is more than just being a good person and treating others as you would like to be treated. Integrity is about doing the right thing in every circumstance.

Take a minute to think about what integrity means and ask yourself these questions:
  • Do you inspire trust in others by being someone they can count on?
  • Do you do what you say you’re going to do, when you say you’re going to do it?
  • Do you tell the truth—even when it is difficult?
  • Do you treat people with respect?
  • Do you stand up for what’s right and fair?
  • Do you consider the impact of your actions on the environment and on society as a whole?
The bottom line is that you make and sell our products. You are our face to the world. And you are the key to our success. Your behavior, and that of your colleagues, defines Sara Lee.

The Global Business Standards will help you better understand the many facets of our individual and collective responsibilities. Use these Standards, along with our company policies and the help of your colleagues, to make the right call.


Thank you for doing the right thing.



Brenda C. Barnes
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Sara Lee Corporation