WAY OF WORKING

The group is strictly opposed to any form of corruption. We practice a zero-tolerance policy to corruption, and act according to the United Kingdom’s Bribery Act and all other relevant legislation concerning the prevention of bribery and corruption in the jurisdiction where practice.

Included in our definition of corruption, is the action of giving, receiving, requiring or otherwise transmitting or receiving improper benefits, which are likely to affect employees or other actions towards our companies

We expect and require our employees, partners and suppliers to act in an ethical, honest and professional way in all their business dealings, and DO NOT offer, give, receive or facilitate any gift or payment which is, or may be constructed as, a bribe as well as NOT participate in similar illegal inducements in business or government relationships.

The group support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights and make sure not to be complicit in human rights abuses

Non – discrimination

• We do not engage in or support any type of discriminating practices
• We do not engage in or support activities that would interfere with an employee’s right to exercise, observe tenets or practices, or to meet needs relating to race, gender, caste, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, union membership, or political affiliation
• We do not allow behavior from any Jacobsen employee that is discriminating or harassing in nature. Gestures, language and physical contact that are sexually coercive, threatening, abusive, or exploitative are prohibited

The companies within Jacobsen Elektro Group are committed to work for the best humane workplace practices. We strive to continuously improve our Human Resource policies and procedures through education, training, communication, and employee involvement.

Labour standards:

• We do not utilize child labour
• We do not engage in or support the use of forced or compulsory labour

Freedom of Association & Right to Collectively Bargain

• We recognize employees’ right to join trade unions of their choice and to collectively bargain
• We committed to providing open lines of communication between employees and management

Working Hours

• We comply with national legislation concerning working hours in the countries in which we operate
• While overtime may occur, it is completely voluntary and must never exceed 12 hours per week or national legislation, whichever is the lowest

Remuneration

Jacobsen Elektro ensures that the wages paid for a standard work week always not only meet the national minimum wages, but also can sustain a certain standard of living for the employee

Disciplinary Practices

The company does not and will not engage in or support the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, or verbal abuse

For Jacobsen Elektro AS, our employees are our most valuable resource and personal welfare is of the great importance to the individual’s well-being and efficiency.

Jacobsen Elektro is committed to the continuous improvement of the health and safety of its employees, and of the employees of subcontractors engaged at our worksites.

This is followed up thoroughly through our projects, and actions taken locally when needed. HSE related data are collected, aggregated up at group level, and monitored to find potential systematic health related risks across the companies in the group.

• Our employees and contractors shall have a working environment that is health-promoting and meaningful
• We work continuously to improve preventive safety and to increase the safety and well-being of the people who are involved in our projects