Code of conduct
The Code of Conduct describes Aker Carbon Capture’s commitments and requirements regarding ethical business practices and personal conduct. It describes the behavior we expect from you and what you, and our business partners, can expect from Aker Carbon Capture.
Respecting human rights
Aker Carbon Capture supports and respects internationally proclaimed human and labour rights. We shall ensure that our business operations do not cause or contribute to any infringements to human and labor rights. We are guided by laws and regulations and acknowledged standards on ethical business conduct.
We will not use child or forced labour and will not tolerate working conditions or treatment that conflicts with international laws and regulations. We have a zero-tolerance approach towards modern slavery and human trafficking.
Aker Carbon Capture has established guidelines and routines to safeguard human rights and decent working conditions throughout our operations. We will assess and evaluate actual and possible adverse impact on human rights and decent working conditions in our operations and business relationships. Where there is a risk of adverse impact, due diligence is pursued, and measures is taken to mitigate negative impact.
The Norwegian Transparency Act applies to Aker Carbon Capture in Norway and abroad. The law promotes enterprises’ respect for fundamental human rights and decent working conditions in connection with the production of goods and the provision of services. Aker Carbon Capture will publish information on an annual basis about how we address adverse impacts on fundamental human rights and decent working conditions. Requests related to Aker Carbon Capture’s management and compliance with the Transparency Act can be sent to communications@akercarboncapture.com.
Code of conduct for business partners
Aker Carbon Capture’s Code of Conduct for Business Partners provides an important foundation for Aker Carbon Capture’s ongoing engagement with its business partners. Aker Carbon Capture recognizes that close cooperation across the whole value chain is critical to address the biggest challenges of our time and drive transformative change. Aker Carbon Capture believes its Business Partners are vital allies in protecting the environment, upholding social safeguards and ensuring good governance to maximize a planet-positive impact.
Reporting concerns
If you have questions, or in the event you are concerned about a potential breach of the Code of Conduct, you can:
- Contact Aker Carbon Capture legal and compliance personnel
- Report it via our whistleblowing email.
- Report it anonymously through our whistleblower channel.
Policies
- Guide on reporting an incident
- Governance policy
- Business integrity policy
- Sustainability policy
- Environmental policy
- Health, safety and security policy
- People policy
- Remuneration guidelines