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SUSTAINABILITY
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
TRAINING AGAINST CORRUPTION
Saab strives to be a reliable long-term partner that
promotes an open and transparent market. Conse-
quently, Saab can never accept corruption. Saab
complies with current laws, the company’s Code of
Conduct, processes and values, and industry-wide
codes of conduct to prevent corruption risks.
Among the factors that aect risk are where
a deal takes place, who the customer is, how the
procurement is implemented, how Saab found out
about it, the business model and contract value.
If the risks that are identied cannot be minimised
and managed satisfactorily, Saab will withdraw
from the deal. e rule is simple: Saab has zero
tolerance for corruption.
Co-operation with marketing consultants or
similar represent an increased risk, since the com-
pensation paid goes to companies that are not
under Saab’s direct control. As a result, all such
agreements must be evaluated and approved by a
central function. Saab’s aim is to reduce the num-
ber of marketing consultants and, instead, increase
use of its own employees in selected markets.
In addition to training on the Code of Conduct,
all employees receive separate, web-based anti-
corruption training. Employees in the marketing
and sales organisation also receive mandatory
follow-up training covering, among other things,
general risk awareness, internal processes and the
company’s tools for managing corruption risks.
Employees who become aware of or suspect
non-compliance with laws or Saab’s Code of
Conduct are expected to le a report through
Saab’s whistleblower system. In 2014, Saab created
a new whistleblower system that will be launched
in 2015 and replace the previous system. e new
system complements ordinary line reporting and
provides the option of reporting online or by tele-
phone. e system is managed by an outside party
and guarantees employee anonymity.
INCREASED FOCUS ON SUPPLIERS
To minimise social and environmental risks in
its supply chain, Saab began to develop a more
structured way of working with suppliers in 2014.
Among other things, a special code of conduct is
being draed for suppliers based on the UN Global
Compact’s principles of human rights, labour,
the environment and anti-corruption. e code
of conduct will be nalised during the rst half
of 2015.
To facilitate collaborations with suppliers,
Saab has a supplier portal, www.saabgroup.com/
supplier, where it spells out its expectations of
suppliers.
At year-end 2014, 74 per cent of
employees had completed Saab’s
web-based anti-corruption training.
Saab has Zero tolerance
for corruption.
36 – SAAB ANNUAL REPORT 2014