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Corporate responsibility

HAV Group shall have a good reputation for credibility around the world, achieved by consistently conducting its business with integrity and in accordance with the acts and regulations that apply to the group's activities.

Members of the board of directors and employees shall act in a fair and honest manner and demonstrate integrity in all their dealings with other employees, business associates and clients, the general public, the business community, shareholders, suppliers, competitors and public authorities. HAV Group's core values and commitment to sustainable development shall be reflected, promoted, and implemented through guidelines, decisions and actions.

The group’s guidelines “Code of Conduct for Business, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility”, “Anti-corruption Program” and "Supplier Code of Conduct" are available below.

  • 01 Code of conduct
  • 02 Anti-corruption Program
  • 03 Supplier Code of Conduct
  • 04 Transparency Act Report

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Company’s Code of Conduct for Business, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility has been adopted to underscore the principles by which the Company conducts its relations with employees, business partners and other stakeholders. It applies to all members of the Board of Directors, and all staff employed by the Company. The Company encourages suppliers, consultants and other business partners within its sphere of influence to adopt these principles. In the assessment of potential and current suppliers, the principles described in this document shall be applied.

Code of Conduct: Download

 

THE HAV COMPLIANCE SYSTEM

The Company’s Code of Conduct for Business, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility has been adopted to underscore the principles by which the Company conducts its relations with employees, business partners and other stakeholders. It applies to all members of the Board of Directors, and all staff employed by the Company. The Company encourages suppliers, consultants and other business partners within its sphere of influence to adopt these principles. In the assessment of potential and current suppliers, the principles described in this document shall be applied.

Download Anti-corruption Program: English  

SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT

HAV Group ASA and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) are committed to conducting its businesses with integrity, in accordance with human rights and with the aim of furthering sustainable development. In this respect, the Group recognizes the importance of its suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, distributers, agents, consultants and joint venture partners in achieving this pursuit. 

Supplier Code of Conduct: Download

HUMAN RIGHTS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT

The Norwegian Transparency Act entered into force on 1 July 2022. According to the Transparency Act, larger enterprises are required to carry out due diligence of fundamental human rights and decent working conditions. The Transparency Act is based on the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP) and the OECD’s guidelines for multinational enterprises.

Download Human Rights and Transparency Act Report 2023

INTEGRITY CHANNEL

Reporting of concerns

HAV Group believes that openness and good communication throughout the organization promotes a better work culture. HAV Group acknowledges the risk of violations of the Code of Conduct, and depends on the willingness of employees and external parties to raise concerns in order to uphold high ethical standards.

Please click here to report a concern

Reporting of concerns (whistleblowing) is to report possible illegal, or suspected illegal, actions and violations of HAV Group’s Code of Conduct. Examples of violations include, but are not limited to: fraud and corruption, harassment and discrimination, and violations of environmental and human rights laws.
 
Employees are encouraged to use their right and responsibility to report concerns. This also applies to external parties, including employees of associated companies.
 
The whistleblower decides what information is to be provided. There is no requirement that the whistleblower is able to prove the event, act or omission. However, to allow HAV Group to perform adequate follow-up actions, the report should include as much detail as possible and, if available, supporting evidence.
 
Reports of concerns can be made to HAV Group’s Integrity Channel, managed by the Head of Legal Affairs and the Senior Vice President Human Resources.
The Integrity Channel offers the whistleblower the possibility of reporting anonymously , and where the whistleblower's identity will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by the applicable personal data regulations.
 
It is of utmost importance for HAV Group to ensure predictability and confidence for all those who raise a concern.
 
HAV Group’s core principles for handling reports of concerns are:
• Fair and objective process
• Protection of the whistleblower against retaliation
• Protection of the legal rights of the individual who is the subject of the report
• Confidentiality
• Protection of sources
• Protection of personal data