Strong governance is the foundation of our sustainability work. It connects strategy, decisions and everyday actions across the business. By embedding responsibility into how we operate, we ensure that progress is consistent, measurable and built to last.
Embedding responsibility in how we operate
Our approach to governance is built around clear expectations, defined responsibilities and structured processes.
This includes policies, codes of conduct and due diligence procedures that guide decisions across our operations and value chains.
Together, these elements ensure that sustainability is integrated into how we manage risks, engage with partners and drive performance.
Where we focus
Ethical business conduct
Anti-corruption and compliance
Business partner requirements and due diligence
Risk management and accountability
Managing risk, building trust
Operating across global value chains means navigating complex regulatory environments and varying risk levels.
Our governance framework is designed to manage these complexities – from preventing corruption and ensuring compliance to strengthening supplier relationships and corporate culture.
This is essential not only for reducing risk, but for maintaining trust with customers, partners and other stakeholders.
Progress at a glance
A system that requires consistency
Effective governance depends on consistent implementation across the organization and the value chain.
This includes training, monitoring and clear reporting channels, as well as mechanisms for identifying and addressing potential issues.
Maintaining this consistency is key to ensuring that standards are upheld in practice, not only in principle.
Milena Stamova
Global Sustainability Compliance and Reporting Manager
Strong governance is about how decisions are made and followed through – across every part of the business.
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