NCC is active throughout the value chain in its efforts to create future environments for work, living and communications. This results in stringent requirements in terms of responsible enterprise and employees who accept responsibility. In this Code of Conduct, we describe the requirements we have established for the actions and behaviors of our Board members, management and employees and which we also assume are respected by all of our business partners.
NCC has signed the United Nations’ Global Compact, the voluntary initiative in support of the ten principles encompassing human rights, labor law, the environment and anti- corruption.
NCC complies with the rules and regulations applying to public limited companies whose shares are listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm exchange in Sweden.
The foundation for our conduct is reflected in our values
Honesty
We are honest to ourselves and to our stakeholders.
We conduct business in a correct manner, the customer can always rely on the information we provide and neither our managers nor our other employees conceal the facts but have the courage to be forthright and unambiguous.
Respect
We respect each other.
Everyone’s viewpoint is valued, but once a decision has been made, everyone stands behind and supports that decision. People can hold differing viewpoints while simultaneously respecting each other and working constructively towards a given goal.
Trust
We trust each other and behave in a manner that generates the trust of others.
Everyone supports NCC and the company’s values as the basis for powerful development. We do what we say we will do, thus creating an environment in which everyone pulls in the same direction.
Values that guide us in our daily work
Responsibility
We take responsibility.
Building environments for the future and thus contributing to sustainable social development is a major responsibility. Responsible enterprise creates value for the customer, the employees and our shareholders. At NCC, personal responsibility goes without saying.
Focus
We focus on creating added value for all of our stakeholders.
We focus on creating added value – for the customer, the employees and our shareholders. Focusing on successful entrepreneurship entails assigning priority to profitability ahead of volume. Competitive advantages are developed in close interaction with customers. NCC focuses on satisfying the customers’ needs in the best possible manner.
Simplicity
It must be easy to do business and have business relationships with NCC.
We try to find simple solutions, even for complex questions – we aim straight for the target. Simplicity entails minimizing anything that does not generate added value for customers but also that we express ourselves in a manner that ensures that all of our target groups understand our messages and our offerings. Through simplicity, we increase our efficiency. It must be easy to do business with NCC.
Business principles
NCC’s customers and other stakeholders must view NCC as a reliable and honest company that always lives up to its commitments. NCC strives to achieve long-term business relations as a basis for generating customer value, shareholder value and secure workplaces conducive to development.
Our Code of Conduct must always be communicated as a natural feature of cooperation with partners.
Laws, regulations and international conventions
A basic requirement is that we comply with laws and international conventions. We respect and comply with competition rules, environmental legislation, labor market laws, agreements and safety requirements, or other provisions that set the parameters for our operations.
Agreements
NCC displays honesty and openness in its dealings with business partners. We live up to the commitments we have made. Established agreements apply. Our business partners must feel that they are an important prerequisite for ensuring that joint business ventures are as successful as possible.
Competition issues and conflicts of interest
NCC does not permit any form of pricing collaboration, cartel building or abuse of its market dominance, and supports, in all phases of its operations, correct and unrestricted competition in regard to bids, tenders, procurement and purchasing.
NCC employees are obligated to inform their immediate superior of any business activity that the employee conducts outside the NCC Group.
Employees are not permitted to work or participate indirectly in business activities for an organization that competes/engages in business with NCC.
NCC employees are not permitted to engage in activities that could lead to conflicts of interest, or to exploit relations with business partners for personal gain. This includes providing or accepting personal gifts or services of a value exceeding a specified level, or participating in expenses-paid activities beyond normal business requirements. It also includes requesting or providing any form of promise connected to the acceptance of gifts.
While NCC does not subscribe to any party-political position, employees are encouraged to take an active interest in social issues provided they adhere to normal rules regarding partiality.