Anti-corruption
Nilfisk-Advance is a strong advocate for fair competition. We consider it an important asset to our customers that we are not party to unlawful, anti-competitive practices
| We consider corruption a major challenge for the global community. We are committed to working against the negative effect that corruption has on fair competition and towards the development of a stable society. Corruption undermines healthy competition, and money ends up in the wrong hands. As corruption is particularly widespread in poor communities, this makes the effect even worse. |
In order to support the work on business integrity we have drafted and communicated the Nilfisk-Advance Code of Ethics in which our position on business ethics is stated. Furthermore, a global whistleblower system has been established in Nilfisk-Advance enabling employees to anonymously report anti-corruption as well as other unlawful incidents. We have also established procedures in Nilfisk-Advance to ensure all our people, both at management and employee levels, are duly informed and conscious of company policies on business integrity. |
| GOALS: ANTI-CORRUPTION | ||
| Management | ||
Goal: 30.06.10 and onwards |
Actions Human and employee rights are part of the standard agenda at local business board meetings at least once a year |
Status as of 30.06.11 |
| Corruption | ||
| Goal: 30.06.10 |
Actions Report the number of filed corruption and cartel cases, if any. None were reported |
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| New goal: 30.02.12 Ensure employees are knowledgeable on how to act according to Nilfisk-Advance expectations on business integrity issues |
Actions Implement Code of Conduct with behavioural guidelines for all employees |
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| New goal: 30.06.12 Apply risk management in growth markets on Business Integrity issues |
Actions Identify high risk areas of possible violation of Nilfisk-Advance Code of Ethics. Implement Code of Conduct and initiate targeted training programme |
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| Facilitation payments | ||
| Goal: 31.12.10 Submit a report on the first full year, perform assessment and define subsequent goals |
Actions To define what the concept of ‘facilitation payment’ means in our company |
Status as of 30.06.11 A registration system has been established that requires local management to report cases of facilitation payments. As per 31.12.10 there have been no reported cases. As of 01.01.11 this goal makes up a part of the other anti-corruption goals |
Accomplished Partly accomplished  Not accomplished  | ||
COP 2011
Communication of Code of Ethics
We have Nilfisk-Advance Code of Ethics and it is included in all employee handbooks, is presented to all new employees and posters are present in our offices and manufacturing facilities. We require and expect that anyone who acts on behalf of Nilfisk-Advance complies with these guidelines. The Code of Ethics is also raised at Business Board Meetings with all our companies, and we encourage all our suppliers to undertake their business in accordance with the principles of the UNGC.