Conflicts of Interest and Corporate Opportunities

We are responsible for acting in the best interests of Marathon Oil.

Integrity means:

  • Avoid involvement in any activity that could interfere — or even appear to interfere — with the interests of Marathon Oil.
  • Take proactive steps if there may be a
    Conflict of InterestA Conflict of Interest is an action or inaction that creates, or appears to create, a conflict between personal interests and the interests of Marathon Oil.
    , including disclosing the actual or potential
    Conflict of InterestA Conflict of Interest is an action or inaction that creates, or appears to create, a conflict between personal interests and the interests of Marathon Oil.
    .
  • Truthfully disclose any actual or potential
    Conflict of InterestA Conflict of Interest is an action or inaction that creates, or appears to create, a conflict between personal interests and the interests of Marathon Oil.
    that could impact Marathon Oil.
  • Take the appropriate actions to resolve a
    Conflict of InterestA Conflict of Interest is an action or inaction that creates, or appears to create, a conflict between personal interests and the interests of Marathon Oil.
    , including removing ourselves or limiting our involvement in related decisions or projects.
  • Never take personal advantage of an opportunity that we learn about at work that could benefit Marathon Oil.

Examples of Conflicts of Interest include:

  • We (or a relative) own an interest in, maintain a position of control in, and/or perform work for a
    Third PartyIncludes any third party outside of Marathon Oil, including vendors, suppliers, consultants and customers, which have an actual or potential business relationship with Marathon Oil.
    that competes or seeks to compete with Marathon Oil (excluding any holding of 5% or less of any publicly traded company).
  • We (or a relative) own an interest in, or maintain a position of control in, and/or perform work for a
    Third Party Includes any third party outside of Marathon Oil, including vendors, suppliers, consultants and customers, which have an actual or potential business relationship with Marathon Oil.
    that conducts business or seeks to conduct business with Marathon Oil (excluding any holding of 5% or less of any publicly traded company).
  • We engage a
    Third PartyIncludes any third party outside of Marathon Oil, including vendors, suppliers, consultants and customers, which have an actual or potential business relationship with Marathon Oil.
    to provide goods and/or services to Marathon Oil solely based on personal consideration or personal relationships with that
    Third PartyIncludes any third party outside of Marathon Oil, including vendors, suppliers, consultants and customers, which have an actual or potential business relationship with Marathon Oil.
    or for personal benefits provided by the
    Third PartyIncludes any third party outside of Marathon Oil, including vendors, suppliers, consultants and customers, which have an actual or potential business relationship with Marathon Oil.
    .
  • We (or a relative) have a direct or indirect personal or financial interest in any business interest that is under consideration by Marathon Oil.
  • A relative or romantic partner works directly for, or indirectly reports to, us.
  • We own an interest in any oil or gas properties (excluding stock from publicly traded companies) where Marathon Oil is also involved.
  • We are involved in outside business ventures with Marathon Oil coworkers while working at Marathon Oil.