Finnforest follows the Metsäliitto Group’s Code of Conduct which is designed to ensure Group-wide adherence to approved practices and common ethical principles.
The leading principles of the Code of Conduct include compliance with Metsäliitto’s principles of corporate responsibility, performing one’s duties in the best possible manner, anti-corruption, open communications, appropriate action in case of conflicting interests and fair competition.
Metsäliitto Group's Code of Conduct
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 Metsäliitto Group.
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 of its employees (including management) to commit to a working method based on
- obeying the law
- clear and transparent operational and decision-making structures
- straightforward co-operation with customers, suppliers, colleagues and other stakeholders
- the best possible completion of assignments
- enhancing personal performance and proficiency
- careful storage of confidential information
- implementation of and compliance with the Metsäliitto Group’s Principles of Corporate Responsibility
3. Conflicts of interests
A Metsäliitto employee must not take part in business transactions which could cause a conflict between the interests of the Group and the interests of the employee or the employee’s circle of contacts. Everyone’s responsibility is to openly disclose the possibility of such a conflict of interest.
The finances of the Group should be kept totally separate from an employee’s personal finances.
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. Fraud, such as theft, deception, etc., committed with the intention of obtaining benefit will be reported to the authorities.
8. Implementation of the Code of Conduct, including enforcement and follow-up
The uncompromising commitment of the senior management and line managers of the Metsäliitto Group and its companies is the basis of 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 will ensure that the principles are applied.
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.