Sustainability

Social and governance

We are committed to conducting business ethically and sustainably, while making a positive impact on society and the environment. We uphold high standards in all areas, from human rights and labor practices to environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Responsible business conduct

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct fosters ethical business practices and is the core of everything we do. It applies globally, with mandatory training and compliance for employees and business partners. Any suspected breach of the Code can be reported through our external system SpeakUp.
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Report a concern

We encourage all stakeholders to report any suspected wrongdoing through SpeakUp, our external whistleblowing system. SpeakUp allows for anonymous reporting of behavior or actions that may violate laws, regulations, or our Code of Conduct.
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How we work internally

Careers

Diversity and inclusion

We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion have a positive impact on our workforce and that it strengthens employee engagement, while contributing to innovation and better decision-making.

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Social and governance

Health and safety

Creating a safe working environment and addressing occupational health and safety risks are important to us. We promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement, with regular monitoring and reporting of safety performance.
Learn how we ensure safety, health and well-being
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Social and Governance

Human rights

We are committed to upholding high standards of business ethics and human rights throughout our value chain. This includes due diligence and compliance with international frameworks and ensuring that our business partners adhere to our Code of Conduct.
Learn how we work with human rights due diligence
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How we work with our value chain

Business partners

We work with business partners who share our ethical standards. We require all significant business partners to sign our Business Partner Criteria to confirm compliance with our Code of Conduct. A collaborative approach helps manage risks and promote sustainability.
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Responsible sourcing

We adopt a risk-based approach to ensure that our suppliers share our values in sustainability, ethics and human rights. This includes using external systems for risk assessment and taking measures to safeguard responsible sourcing of minerals. We also maintain strict lists of prohibited and declarable substances.
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Responsible sales

We comply with international sanctions and trade regulations, ensuring our business practices align with global non-proliferation treaties. Significant distributors must sign our Business Partner Criteria to confirm compliance with our Code of Conduct.
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Risk management

We address risk through a structured approach, focusing on high-risk markets and topics of strategic importance. We use external systems to aid our risk monitoring and risk mitigation.
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Community engagement

Water for All

Water for All is our main community engagement initiative financed by voluntary employee donations that are matched with twice as much by the company. A core belief is that water changes lives and that access to clean drinking water can transform entire communities.
Learn more about Water for All
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Policies and commitments

Our policies and commitments guide us in making a positive impact on the planet and society. We endorse several international frameworks, adhere to rigorous reporting principles, and are dedicated to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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How we manage our impact

We want to preserve our planet for future generations. By adopting a life cycle perspective and prioritizing resource efficiency throughout our value chain, we address the pressing challenge of climate change.
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