With our membership of the UN’s Global Compact, we undertake to follow the ethical guidelines prescribed for global companies.
Work in this field has been formalised during the year by signing up to the UN’s GlobalCompact, drawing up and publishing Billerud’s Code of Conduct,and introducing updated purchasing guidelines with clearer links tothe code and thereby high business ethics.
Non-discrimination
Billerud has zero tolerance of discrimination. Irrespective of ethnic origin, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, union membership or political allegiance, the equal rights and obligations of each and every individual must be emphasised and conveyed.
Freedom of association and collective agreements
All employees are entitled to join and play an active role in the union of their choice. An open attitude prevails at Billerud towards political involvement on the part of employees and everyone has the right to join clubs and voluntary organisations.
Child labour, forced labour and compulsory labour
Forced labour, child labour and other exploitation of children mustnot occur. Billerud does not employ anyone under the age of 15. If local rules lay down a higher minimum age, we comply with these rules. Billerud expects that these elementary ethical rules on labour will be followed by the company's subcontractors and business partners.