Corporate Governance

The Board of Directors of Zep Inc. (the "Company") sets high standards for the Company's employees, officers and directors. Implicit in this philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to serve as a prudent fiduciary for shareholders and to oversee the management of the Company's business. To fulfill its responsibilities and to discharge its duty, the Board of Directors has adopted various governing principles relating to its duties and responsibilities, conflicts of interest, and director independence that are outlined in our Corporate Governance Guidelines and Director Independence Standards.

Our strong commitment to corporate governance extends beyond our Board of Directors and is reinforced by our employees worldwide through a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. The Code is designed to ensure that Zep Inc. conducts its business legally and ethically in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, as well as applicable laws and regulations of foreign jurisdictions, and in a manner that will always reflect a high standard of ethics.

In addition, our Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws may be accessed through the links provided.

Governance Documents	View
Corporate Governance Guidelines	68.9 KB
Director Independence Standards	11.1 KB
Code of Ethics and Business Conduct	134.6 KB
Certificate of Incorporation	599.0 KB
By-Laws	164.5 KB

Committee Charters	View
Audit Committee Charter	77.0 KB
Compensation Committee Charter	61.0 KB
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter	56.0 KB