Search for HOME ABOUT CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, CSR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, CSR At NKT Photonics we believe in doing things the right way. We will always conduct our businesses in a responsible manner and target sustainable solutions with a view to ensuring continued success and growth. NKT became signatory to the UN Global Compact in 2009 and provides a yearly Communication on Progress (COP) report on human and labour rights, environment and anti-corruption. NKT’s work in the area of social responsibility has been formalised by the framework provided by the UN Global Compact and thus supports NKT’s mission of long-term value creation both in our businesses and in the international community. This is the only way to ensure future development and growth, as we see it. The NKT Group is active worldwide and engages with numerous stakeholders representing a variety of interests, including employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, business partners and the communities in which we do business. We believe that establishing and maintaining standards with respect to human and labour rights, environment and anti-corruption will provide for a more sustainable business environment to the benefit of both NKT and our stakeholders. The NKT Ethics Statement expresses our commitment to promoting Group-wide ethical standards, compliance and accountability. We demand and expect all persons or entities representing any part of NKT to act in compliance with these standards. HUMAN RIGHTS We support and respect internationally proclaimed human rights and will not be complicit to abuses thereof. Diversity and Non-discrimination We perceive diversity as an important asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity to our employees and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on religion, race, colour, gender, age, sexual orientation, political orientation, birthright or other status. Freedom of Association We support and will not interfere with our employees’ freedom to voluntarily establish and join organisations of their own choice, including labour unions. Child Labour We condemn and will not tolerate use of child labour. Forced Labour We condemn and will not tolerate use of forced labour, including involuntary prison labour. Health and Safety We strive to provide each employee of NKT with a safe and healthy work environment and will implement precautionary measures to help protect our employees from work related hazards. We will develop a safety culture that will increase employee awareness of potential hazards and promote internal and external communication about workplace safety. In this way, the prevention of occupational accidents and health impairments or even cases of illness is increased in addition to compliance with legal requirements. BUSINESS INTEGRITY We will act with integrity in our dealings with others. Compliance We will comply with applicable laws and regulations. Fair Trading Our business results and competitiveness shall be achieved through ethical and legal business practices. We will not participate in unfair trading and illicit anti-trust activities. Anti-corruption We condemn and will not participate in bribery or other corrupt and fraudulent practices. Money Laundering We will not be complicit to money laundering activities. ENVIRONMENT We are committed to working towards preservation of the environment through sustainable business processes. Compliance We will comply with all applicable environmental regulations. Resources We will strive to reduce consumption of resources and to limit emission of pollutants from our business activities. Waste We will handle waste conscientiously in an environmentally safe manner and employ recycling programmes. Innovation The sustainability and competitiveness of our business will be based on ongoing efforts to develop, employ and promote environmentally friendly products and processes. Monitoring We will monitor and assess the impact of our business on the environment within selected key areas. WHISTLE BLOWER HOTLINE Your willingness to come forward and report unethical behavior is important to NKT Photonics. Therefore, employees and members of the boards, customers, suppliers, collaborators, business partners and others related to NKT Photonics, are encouraged to come forward with their concerns. Contact the Whistle-blower Hotline where you can report either online or by telephone. The website is operated by Got Ethics, a third-party provider. It is not an emergency service and must be used for reports such as: Serious financial crime Serious breach of environmental, health and/or safety regulations Serious offences directed towards and employee or a business partner About NKT Photonics Management Team History of NKT Photonics Corporate social responsibility Code of Conduct Our Values Doing business with us Press & Investors LASERS & FIBERS Products Applications Support Contact LIOS SENSING Products Applications Support Contact NKT PHOTONICS Blokken 84 DK-3460 Birkerød Tel. +45 4348 3900 Fax. +45 4348 3901 Contact us © Copyright NKT Photonics A/S All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy Legal Imprint Member of the NKT Group