Our sustainability target 4 :Compliance with SCA's Code of Conduct

Example: Safer workplace

 
We use the health and safety standards mandated by national legislation, international regulations, and industry standards as a starting point. To that we add SCA's own requirements, which typically exceed mandated requirements.
We search assiduously for workplace risks and try to eliminate them before they become accidents. We are aided in that effort by rigorous safety training and education effort and by technical improvements that eliminate or mitigate hazards in the workplace.
More examples are available in our We lifecycle brochure.

Driving forces

• The Global Compact, a United Nations initiative launched in 2000, established that companies must work for human rights and fundamental working conditions, and must combat corruption and strive for environmental improvement.

• SCA has expanded significantly during the past decade and has developed into an international Group with operations in an increasing number of countries on all continents. Accordingly, there is a considerable need to assess SCA’s operations and partners using regulations and guidelines that describe the company’s expectations.

• Expectations for corporate social responsibility are increasing. In 2001, discussions began regarding an international standard for social responsibility and in 2005 work started on the standard ISO 26 000 which is due to be completed in mid 2010. The standard comprises guidelines and principles for how companies are to meet these expectations.