Sustainability Policy
Our Sustainability Policy forms the foundation of the Group’s sustainability efforts. The policy outlines Hufvudstaden’s direction and principles for environmental, social and economic sustainability.
The Sustainability Policy addresses, among other things, our climate impact, with key focus areas including energy efficiency, renewable energy, resource use, and circular economy. It also covers social sustainability aspects such as occupational health and safety, inclusion, and human rights, as well as compliance with legislation and principles of business ethics. These areas are essential to reducing risks related to environmental, social and governance matter while strengthening Hufvudstaden’s competitiveness. The Head of Sustainability is responsible for implementing the Sustainability Policy.
The Sustainability Policy is based on several external initiatives, including:
- The UN Global Compact and its principles on human rights, labour standards, the environment, and anti-corruption
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- The ILO’s eight fundamental conventions
- The Paris Agreement and its 1.5°C target
- The UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Supplier Code of Conduct
Hufvudstaden’s Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all suppliers and business partners, and they are responsible for imposing equivalent requirements on their subcontractors. The Code sets out our expectations for conducting business in a legal, ethical and responsible manner, in line with our values.
The Code covers issues such as human rights, occupational health and safety, working conditions, business ethics, corruption and other sustainability-related risks in the supply chain. We require respect for human rights in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and have zero tolerance for child labour, forced labour and human trafficking.
To ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct, we conduct evaluations and audits, among other activities.
HR Policy
The HR Policy describes how we work to create a sustainable, inclusive and developing workplace. It covers values and corporate culture, occupational health and safety, competence development, leadership, employee engagement, human rights, diversity, equality and inclusion.
Through proactive efforts in health and safety, wellbeing and inclusion, we create conditions for engaged employees while strengthening our attractiveness as an employer.
The Head of HR is responsible for implementing and monitoring the policy.
Employee Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct describes Hufvudstaden’s values and corporate culture and how we are expected to act to promote a safe, respectful and professional working environment.
The Code covers topics such as ethics, bribery and corruption, occupational health and safety, and human rights. Through clear principles and expectations, we strengthen our corporate culture, reduce risk and create the conditions for a safe and positive workplace.
The Head of HR is responsible for ensuring that all employees understand and sign the Code of Conduct. All employees and temporary staff undergo annual training.
The Code of Conduct is based on several external initiatives, including:
- The UN Global Compact and its principles on human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- The ILO’s eight fundamental conventions
- Environmental Programme Guideline
The Environmental Programme Guideline
The Environmental Programme sets out Hufvudstaden’s environmental objectives and environmental requirements for refurbishments, new construction, tenant adaptations and maintenance projects. The programme applies to our suppliers and contractors and aims to reduce environmental and climate impacts across our projects.
The programme covers areas such as energy use, renewable energy, reuse and circularity, as well as waste management according to the waste hierarchy. It also addresses compliance with legal, regulatory, and other requirements to reduce risks associated with development projects.
Project Managers are responsible for implementing and monitoring the Environmental Programme during the course of projects.
Health and Safety Guideline
The guideline applies across the entire Group and describes how we work to create a healthy and safe working environment and prevent ill health and work-related injuries.
It covers areas such as systematic occupational health and safety management, corporate culture, support, rehabilitation and training, with the aim of promoting a healthy, safe and developing workplace.
The Head of HR is responsible for implementing and monitoring the guideline across the organisation.
Security Policy
The Security Policy outlines the Group’s overall approach to security, encompassing employees, suppliers and business partners.
The policy describes how the company works to prevent and mitigate risks in areas such as physical security, information security, IT security, fire protection and crisis management.
Responsibility for security is allocated according to respective areas of expertise. Security work is continuously evaluated and improved to ensure a safe and secure business operation.
Whistleblowing Policy
The Whistleblowing Policy describes what can be reported via the whistleblowing service and the protection provided to whistleblowers, aiming to enable safe and confidential reporting without the risk of retaliation.
The policy aims to mitigate risks related to, for example, corruption, bribery, harassment and legal violations by enabling early detection and reporting of misconduct.
The Head of Sustainability is responsible for ensuring that whistleblowing reports are handled correctly and anonymously. Cases are received by an independent external party to ensure independence and confidentiality.
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