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Q: A Government Official is planning to visit our facility to conduct a routine audit of quality controls. Is it permissible to provide the official with a meal during the visit?Q: A customer is asking for a payment that appears to be a bribe but it is not clear whether the payment would be prohibited under local laws. Can I make the payment?Q: Does Bridgestoneʼs Anti-Bribery Policy only address bribery of Government Officials or does the prohibition also address bribery of any other parties?17A: Providing a meal to a Government Official visiting a company facility is usually permissible as long as it is infrequent, the cost of the meal is reasonable and it is not provided with the expectation of any return favor. In accordance with our Code of Conduct, no gifts, entertainment or other items of value should be offered or given to a Government Official without the prior written approval of the Law Department. You must also ensure that all other company policies and procedures, including those in your location, are followed.A: Prior to making any such payment, you should contact the Law Department to determine whether or not this payment is appropriate and whether such payments might violate company policy, local laws or any other laws applicable to the company.A: Bridgestone’s Anti-Bribery Policy provides that all bribery is absolutely prohibited. This includes commercial bribery where Government Officials are not involved. Under no circumstances may a Bridgestone employee or a third party acting on Bridgestone’s behalf offer anything of value to any third party, including governmental and non-governmental customers, or their representatives, to obtain or retain business or for any other commercial advantage. Contact the Law Department if you need more information or guidance.Bridgestone Global Anti-Bribery Policy