SCA's Code of Conduct is a living document that constitutes the cornerstone of our commitment to managing business activities in accordance with ethical principles and values, as well as applicable legislation and regulations.
The Code, while not exhaustive, provides guidelines for SCA and its employees on some of the following areas:
- Health and Safety: National and international legislation always constitute the minimum requirements for SCA's activities. In most cases, SCA's own policy exceeds the requirements of local legislation.
- Employee Relations: SCA strives to foster a non-discriminatory company culture in which all employees are treated fairly and without discrimination.
- Business Practice: SCA seeks to compete fairly when pricing its products and services and rejects all forms of corrupt business practice. To support this commitment, there are procedures in-place for employees to report any code violations.
- Respect for Human Rights: SCA works actively to ensure compliance with its human rights policy in all of the company's businesses, through for instance conducting assessments at SCA's factories in countries that are deemed to be particularly sensitive.
- Community Relations: SCA contributes both directly and indirectly to the societies in which it operates, and strives to engage actively in the communities where it operates.
- Applicability: The Code of Conduct applies to all SCA employees in all countries in which SCA operates.
Ensuring that the SCA Code of Conduct continues to be a living document throughout the organization requires continuous efforts to reinforce and rebuild awareness of its principles while monitoring its compliance.