Corporate citizenship
Suominen applies the same principles of ethical business conduct in every country where we operate. We focus on three areas: business ethics, respecting human rights in our own operations and throughout our supply chain, and contributing to the societies where we operate. Our daily operations are guided by our Code of Conduct and Human Rights Policy. Our raw material suppliers are required to sign our Supplier Code of Conduct, which asks them to apply the same social, legal and ethical standards as Suominen.
Suominen is a global company with operations on three continents, in Finland, Italy, Spain, Brazil, and the United States. We collaborate with a significant number of stakeholders in a multicultural environment every day. We aim to build stakeholder relationships based on trust, transparency and accountability, and we report on our operations in our Annual Report.
Through our global operations, we provide employment and business opportunities, and contribute to society through wages, taxes and social security contributions. Our tax footprint arises from the business operations in the countries where we operate. We comply with applicable national and international laws and regulations and do not accept fraud, corruption or bribery, as set out in our Code of Conduct and Gift, Entertainment and Anti-bribery Policy. Suominen has supported the UN Global Compact corporate responsibility initiative and its principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption since 2020.
Tax management, tax strategy and footprint
Suominen’s tax footprint represents the economic impact on society arising from Suominen’s operations in the countries where it operates.
Stakeholder dialogue
Continuous interaction with our stakeholders is a key aspect in Suominen’s approach to sustainability.
Ethical guidelines
Suominen applies the same principles of ethical business conduct in every country where we operate. We focus on three areas: business ethics, respecting human rights in our own operations and throughout our supply chain, and contributing to the societies where we operate.
Supplier requirements and due diligence
Suominen requires that all its suppliers comply with the supplier requirements outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct, which include expectations related to business ethics, human rights, and environmental practices.