Doing the right things
Our Code of Conduct is the heart of everything we do, outlining our core values and shaping a strong corporate culture. It emphasizes the importance of ethical business practices, and that we treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and respect.
Examples of what the Code of Conduct includes:
- Fair treatment: We ensure equal opportunities and respect for all, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Environmental responsibility: We minimize our environmental impact by reducing waste and upholding high standards in terms of safety, health, environment, and quality.
- Transparency: We maintain open communication with stakeholders and encourage reporting of any wrongdoing through our SpeakUp system.
- Anti-corruption: We have zero tolerance for all forms of corruption and bribery. This applies to all business dealings and transactions in all countries where we operate.
- Safety and well-being: We prioritize a safe and healthy work environment with strict safety protocols and regular training.
- Human rights: We uphold human rights by ensuring fair labor practices, preventing child and forced labor, and promoting safe working conditions.
The Code always applies
While laws and standards vary across the countries we operate in, we always adhere to our Code of Conduct – even when it sets higher standards than local regulations. Available in over 30 languages, our Code of Conduct is accessible to all our stakeholders.
To ensure we live by our values, we have made implementing the Code a key part of our Group targets. All our employees need to sign a compliance statement annually and take our Code of Conduct training every two years. Also our significant business partners are required to confirm compliance with the Code by signing our Business Partner Criteria.
