Correct is correct
Wherever Trelleborg is present, we abide by laws and regulations, respect human rights and are characterized by exemplary business ethics. This is described in our Code of Conduct, which we also encourage our suppliers to follow.
Legal Compliance
We respect the rule of law, conduct our business with integrity and honesty, and are accountable for our actions. We do not tolerate the offering, solicitation or acceptance of bribes. Trelleborg employees are all entitled to alert designated compliance officers if they suspect any violations of laws or Code of Conduct.
Human rights
Human rights comprise fundamental rights defined by various conventions and declarations in respect of child labor, forced labor, freedom of association and collective agreements, diversity issues and gender equality. All of these areas are addressed in Trelleborg’s Code of Conduct.
Suppliers
The evaluation of suppliers primarily takes place through Group-wide questionnaires relating to health & safety, environmental management and social responsibility. A smaller selection of suppliers within risk areas and categories are audited.
Sustainability Reporting
Trelleborg reports according to Global Reporting Initiative’s guidelines GRI Standards - Core.
Highlights 2018:
Trelleborg continued supplier reviewing through performing own audits.
Blue DimensionTM
Solutions that protect the environment, people, infrastructure and assets.
Trelleborg’s Sustainability Focus Areas
Compliance, Resources, Diversity and Social Engagement.
Highlights 2018
Relative to sales, total waste decreased 5 percent. The volume of hazardous waste is also gradually decreasing
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Sustainability activities
Read how our sustainability activities contribute to Trelleborg’s total performance.
Performance and responsibility go hand in hand for Trelleborg employees
Companies that seek skilled new employees must clearly specify their values, both in terms of core business and the companies’ social responsibility. Trelleborg’s employer brand is an extension of its internal values – Customer focus, Performance, Innovation and Responsibility.
Responsibility through careful environmental assessments
When Trelleborg is looking at a possible merger or acquisition, a central aspect for getting a complete picture of the situation is the environmental assessment. The policy of Trelleborg is to take full environmental responsibility for all actions.
Dialogue with natural rubber suppliers continues
Dialogue with natural rubber suppliers in several sessions, with the purpose of information gathering and as a precautionary approach, continued in 2016–2017.
