Responsibility

Since our beginnings more than 70 years ago, we have created an international Group and a presence in large parts of the world, as well as a solid platform for further, profitable expansion. Clear shared values and long-term, stable ownership are the foundation for the Group’s healthy continuity and stability. 

Sound business ethics

Our shared values and a clear code of conduct must guide our decisions and day-to-day operations. They cover all employees worldwide. During the induction process, all new employees receive training in our code of conduct and associated policies. We must treat each other with respect and leaders and managers must set a good example in terms of honesty and straightforward communication. Through our decentralized leadership, we can maintain simple organizational structures with an independent operational leadership with a local character.

Responsibility in business and related risks 

Our business principles and values are based on the conviction that great freedom coupled with responsibility creates good profitability and longevity. Business conduct and corporate social responsibility are fundamental to our ability to live up to our management philosophy and create the necessary conditions for a stable corporation.

Risk assessment and evaluation of both new and existing suppliers and their performance is carried out on a continuous basis. This provides support and security around our choice of supplier and ensures continued strong cooperation. If we identify unacceptable risks

International guidelines and initiatives

We follow and work according to several internationally recognized standards, guidelines and principles. Our guidelines and policies are based on international conventions and initiatives such as the Global Compact, ISO 26000 (international guidelines for matters relating to social responsibility) and the Swedish Anti-Corruption Institute and its business code (IMM).

We submit an annual report on our progress to the UN Global Compact in accordance with the principles we have signed and committed to work with in our value chain. Our report is published on the Group’s website.

Respect for human rights

Our employees, with their unique experience, knowledge and talents, add great value to our operations. We conduct an international business with significant cultural and social differences, and so it is important for us to have a framework for both diversity and equal treatment. Everyone should have the same development, training and career opportunities. No one should be subject to discrimination. 

We operate in countries where human rights that seem obvious to us may be restricted. In our own companies, respect for human rights is unequivocal. Our employees have the right to freedom of association and negotiation via a trade union, but also the right to refuse to join an association.

In cases where our companies have dormitories for employees adjacent to the workplace, we work continuously on improvements to ensure that the accommodation meets local standards.