1. The object of the Code of Conduct
The object of this Code of Conduct is to ensure that common ethical principles are applied throughout the company.
Our common values form the basis of the Code of Conduct, which highlights reliability, openness and fairness.
2. General principles of operation
The Metsäliitto Group expects all its employees, including management, to commit to a working method based on:
- obeying the law;
- clear and transparent operational and decision-making structures;
- forthright cooperation with customers, suppliers, colleagues and other stakeholders;
- effort to achieve one’s personal best in the completion of all assignments;
- enhancing personal performance and proficiency;
- secure storage of confidential information;
- implementation of and compliance with Metsäliitto Group’s Principles of Corporate Responsibility.
3. Conflicts of interest
Metsäliitto employees must not take part in any business transactions which might result in a conflict between the interests of the Group and the interests of the employee or the employee’s circle of contacts. It is every employee’s responsibility to openly disclose the possibility of any such conflict of interest.
The finances of the Group should be kept totally separate from the personal finances of employees.
4. Gifts, bribery, corruption
Metsäliitto employees must not accept any bribes or business gifts other than non-monetary business gifts of nominal value.
Metsäliitto employees must not advance business through bribery or blackmail.
5. Competition
Metsäliitto employees must not take part in any illegal practices that restrict competition, nor should they exchange business information or “trade secrets” with competitors.
6. Communications
The communication and flow of information within the Metsäliitto Group must be open and factual.
7. Prevention of fraudulent actions
All fraudulent actions are forbidden in Metsäliitto. All attempts at fraud, such as theft and deception, committed with intent to gain personal advantage, will be reported to the authorities.
8. Enforcement and follow-up
The uncompromising commitment of the senior management and line managers of the Metsäliitto Group and its companies underpins the enforcement of this Code of Conduct.
In addition to this Code of Conduct, each Metsäliitto Group company will provide more specific instructions as needed. These instructions ensure that uniform principles are applied throughout Metsä Tissue.
Each line manager is responsible for the conduct of his or her subordinates. In unclear situations, employees must seek guidance from their managers on the correct course of action. Mutual feedback is given immediately and in personal development discussions.
The President & CEO of Metsäliitto has the overall responsibility for the enforcement of this Code of Conduct. At Group level, enforcement will be coordinated by the Compliance Officer, the Secretary of Metsäliitto’s Board of Directors.
Follow-up will be carried out in the Group companies as part of internal auditing.