Responsibility

Responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. For us, responsible business means complying with laws and ethical principles, respecting people, and considering the environment in all our actions. We promote fair competition, fight corruption, and ensure the well-being of our employees.

 

Responsible business

• We comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations, as well as voluntary commitments, in all our business activities.
• We do not tolerate any form of corruption.
• We support free and fair competition.

 

People

• We respect, support, and fully adhere to international human rights and labor laws.
• We are a responsible member of the local community.
• We take responsibility for the safety, health, and well-being of our employees.

 

Environment

• We continuously develop our environmental work.
• We actively work to improve energy efficiency.
• We consider the environment in all our business activities.
• We strive to preserve biodiversity.

Our responsibility for the environment

 

Even small or large purchasing decisions can have far-reaching consequences for our environment. Whether the decision is made by a company or an individual, we may not always consider the full impact of our choices.

 

• What material is the product made from?
• What is the manufacturing process like, and does it come from nearby or far away?
• What is the product’s lifecycle, and how can it be safely disposed of?
• Does the manufacturer operate responsibly and according to the principles of sustainable development?

 

Puumerkki’s environmental principles

 

Sustainable development

• We ensure continuity by operating in harmony with the environment

Continuous improvement

• We constantly develop our practices and collaboration with suppliers

Training and communication

• We maintain and enhance our employees’ expertise with environmental considerations in mind

Responsibility for the environment

• We implement our practices in an environmentally responsible way and understand our accountability

 

Puumerkki as a company, and its employees, act responsibly in their daily work, following the company’s environmental principles.

Our responsibility for people

We respect, support, and uphold international human and labor rights

 

All of our employees are treated in accordance with the same internationally recognized human and labor rights.

We are a responsible member of the local community

 

We respect the culture, customs, and values of local people and communities wherever we operate. We strive to promote positive social and economic development and to minimize any potential negative impacts of our operations.

 

We take responsibility for the safety, health, and well-being of our employees

 

We are committed to upholding internationally recognized human and labor rights and, in line with these principles, we provide our employees with a safe, healthy, and fair working environment.

 

Puumerkki’s occupational health and safety principles are:

1. motivated, healthy employees with good working capacity
2. a workplace free from accidents and occupational illnesses

 

Occupational health and safety are part of everyday work and management, supporting the company’s business performance. Responsibility for occupational health and safety starts with top management.

 

We require our subcontractors and contractors to follow the same occupational health and safety principles and standards that we set for ourselves, and we monitor their compliance.