We engage in public policy dialogue in countries where we do business. This ensures that our views and technical expertise are reflected in policy decisions.
We want to be transparent about our public policy work. View our policy briefs on:
• Climate change
• Energy efficiency
• Healthcare technology
• Innovation in education
• Public safety
• Transportation
We operate within the guidelines of applicable laws, our code of business conduct and compliance policies. Every employee who interacts with government employees or officials must complete our "Building Government Relations of Strength and Integrity" course. This clarifies the standards and policies relating to ethical conduct and government relations to ensure that employees and third parties protect the company from both reputation and legal risks.
Political contributions in the U.S.
In the United States, we advance our views on public policy through political campaign contributions. Where permitted by federal, state and local law, we support candidates and elected officials who share our public policy views. In 2008, we contributed $572,985 to state and local candidates and ballot-measure campaigns in the United States.
U.S. law prohibits corporate contributions to federal political candidates. Eligible employees can make individual donations to the Motorola Political Action Committee (PAC), which supports U.S. federal, state and local pro-business candidates for elected office. Corporate contributions may be used in some states for candidates running for state or local office. Contributions to the Motorola PAC from eligible employees are voluntary and not tax deductible. We neither favor nor disadvantage any employee because of the amount of his or her contribution or decision to contribute.
In 2008, the Motorola PAC contributed $221,598 in employee contributions.
We do not make political contributions or donations outside of the United States.
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