Our policy in the U.S. is as follows: The Corporation, as well as its subsid­ iaries, affiliates and related companies, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to every employee and applicant by establishing employment practices and terms, con­ ditions and privileges of employment regardless of race, religion or creed, color, sex or gender, national origin, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender stereotyping, veteran or military status, being a qualified individual with a dis­ ability, or any other factor protected by federal, state and/or local laws.