COPT Defense Properties (COPT Defense) is committed to providing a safe and productive workplace, and to conducting business in accordance with the highest standards of business ethics and in accordance with the corporate governance requirements of both the federal law and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). These practices provide a framework for the management team and the Board of Directors to operate the Company in a manner that is consistent with our shareholders' and employees' best interests as well as at the highest level of corporate conduct.

COPT Defense’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (Code) provides the standards of conduct to which our employees are expected to adhere and to advocate. Please take time to review this Code. The management team and the Board of Directors value your input and for this reason they have selected EthicsPoint to provide you with an anonymous and confidential method of reporting any activities that may involve misconduct, violations of law or violations of the Code. Consistent with our Human Resources policies, we will investigate all allegations of employment discrimination, sexual or other unlawful harassment, or similar issues. COPT Defense guarantees that employees who report possible violations may, if they desire, remain completely anonymous. At no time will there be any retaliation against an employee for submitting a good faith concern or complaint under the Code or participating in any governmental or internal investigations into allegations of unlawful misconduct.

The management team and the Board of Directors appreciate your support and cooperation as we all do our part to conduct business in accordance with the highest ethical and legal standards.