We work to safeguard responsibility and good relationships in our business and in our value chains. In our business practices, we impact the community and environment around us. It is important for us that this is a positive impact.
Policy for sustainable business practices
We respect the rights of the people who work in our own enterprise and in our value chains, contribute to the appropriate use of resources and limit negative impacts on the environment.
Ethical guidelines
We respect, support and promote human rights as formulated in the UN’s fundamental Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labor Organization's (ILO's) core conventions.
Transparency Act
The purpose of the Transparency Act, to promote businesses’ respect for human rights and proper working conditions, is rooted in our procedures and ethical guidelines.
UN’s SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Through our environment-focused work, we take responsibility for reducing our impact on the external environment and climate change. Our environmental work is incorporated into daily operations and is a natural part of our culture.
All of our employees are bound by our environmental policies. Our company evaluates its relationship with and its impact on the environment, and incorporates environmental work in its management systems. This means that environmental and climate issues are emphasised in the ongoing development of our business and services.
We focus on reducing our environmental impact. We actively encourage our customers, cooperating partners and suppliers to take actions and choices that promote environmental work. We have an effective environment management system. This incorporates an obligation to continually improve and uphold public authority requirements and our own standards.
How do we believe this is done?
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Operation with the least possible environmental impact
- Impose environmental standards on cooperating partners and suppliers
- Information and training of our employees
- Including environmental considerations in the selection of raw materials and manufacturing processes
All sustainable development goals are equally important; however, some of the 17 goals are more relevant to us, and these guide our efforts in promoting a better future. At NOFI we focus in particular on goals no. 8, 12, 14 and 17.
8 Decent work and
economic growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth,
full and productive employment
and decent work for all.
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NOFI Tromsø seeks, to the greatest extent possible, to recruit employees who live permanently in the local environment of the workplace. A focus on the long term and training ensures the company has a flexible workforce that performs work within the areas that the markets demand at all times. Through the NOFI school, we ensure training and professional development of our employees. The company also encourages the employees to organize themselves
12 Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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In our research and development (R&D), we focus strongly on quality products with a long shelf life. In addition, there is a strong focus on repair, reuse and recycling where this is possible. Our footprint (CO2) is sought to be minimized both internally at our production facilities and externally with our customers when using and disposing of our products.
14 Life below water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
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A number of our products are designed for use in and at sea. It is important to us that these products do not cause emissions during use and disposal. In addition to having products that harvest from the sea, such as fishing gear and aquaculture equipment, we also supply products for the efficient collection of oil spills on the sea surface and the recapture of escaped farmed salmon.
17 Partnerships for the goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
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We seek active cooperation with authorities, business and civil society to achieve the best possible sustainable development.