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The UN’s Global Compact is an initiative
with a strategic and practical framework
for companies that have undertaken to
apply sustainable business methods in
their operations through ten generally
accepted principles within the areas of
human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. Since
its introduction in 2000, more than 7,000 businesses and 3,000
non-commercial participants around the world have joined the
network.
Saab has been afliated since 2011 and has included the
framework in our Code of Conduct. The following is a brief sum-
mary and some examples of practises.
The Code of Conduct in its entirety is at www.saabgroup.com.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Principle 1 Businesses should support and respect the pro-
tection of internationally proclaimed human rights;
and
Saab has taken a clear position and global responsibility against
violations of basic human rights such as child labour and other
abuse of people and the environment. We contribute by promoting
social development and consequently human rights by promot-
ing the right to education for children, youths and adults. Disaster
assistance and systems in the product portfolio for civil security are
additional examples.
Principle 2 make sure that they are not complicit in human
rights abuses.
LABOUR
Principle 3 Businesses should uphold the freedom of associa-
tion and the effective recognition of the right to
collective bargaining;
Saab defends the right to organise and participate in trade unions.
We respect the freedom of association and all employees’ right
to organise or join employee organisations, as well as the right
of employee organisations to collectively negotiate. Diversity is a
prerequisite for success and all discrimination is prohibited. We do
not tolerate bullying or other physical or verbal acts of an abusive
character. Decisions that concern employment, promotions, devel-
opment and compensation shall be based on the employees’ job
knowledge and competence.
Principle 4 the elimination of all forms of forced and compul-
sory labour;
Principle 5 the effective abolishment of child labour; and
Principle 6 the elimination of discrimination in respect of
employment and occupation.
ENVIRONMENT
Principle 7 Businesses should support a precautionary ap-
proach to environmental challenges;
Saab works actively with minimising environmental impact. Protect-
ing the environment is a natural aspect of Saab’s everyday opera-
tions, both in community and through technology and our products.
Knowledge is an important factor and all employees are expected to
contribute to a sustainable environment.
Read more about this on pages 38–39.
Principle 8 undertake initiatives to promote greater environ-
mental responsibility; and
Principle 9 encourage the development and diffusion of envi-
ronmentally friendly technologies.
ANTI-CORRUPTION
Principle 10 Businesses should work against corruption in all
its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Saab has zero tolerance with regard to all forms of bribes and cor-
ruption. We neither offer nor accept gifts and hospitality that are
improper. Our undertaking is to conduct ourselves in an ethically
correct manner in everything we do, in compliance with applicable
legislation, our values and ethical rules, as well as branch-wide
codes of conduct.
Read more about this on page 36.
UN Global Compact Saab Code of Conduct and some examples