This Code of Conduct applies to the company's board, management, employees, associated consultants, partners, and suppliers, as well as all other contractors involved in Flow4Future's operations.
In addition to complying with the requirements of this Code of Conduct, we shall comply with all national laws and regulations as well as other applicable standards and any other relevant statutory requirements, whichever is more stringent.
Flow4Future has a holistic view of the world where all parts are integrated. Everything is connected and every single person has an impact on their environment that contributes to the evolutionary development of individuals, organisations, and societies.
The key to a positive world development lies in the awareness and understanding of how everything is connected, where the interaction between individuals and the interaction between man and nature is crucial for our continued survival on this planet.
Our mission and purpose is to increase collective consciousness and thereby contribute to a more open and inclusive world. Through the development of individuals' awareness and self-esteem, we want to ensure the sustainable development of organisations, societies and nations and thereby contribute to our vision of a world where people cooperate and live in harmony with each other and with mother earth.
It begins with us. We want to build a company that reflects the world we want to create; conscious, diverse, open, and inclusive. Flow4Future is established to contribute to this better world, thus Flow4Future shall have the highest operational standards of transparency, respect, cooperation, ethics, and integrity.
All employees and associates in all forms, partners, and suppliers, are always to be treated with dignity and respect. Openness and honesty are one of our cornerstones. We always respect and follow internal and external agreements and contracts.
Accessibility is a matter of honour for us. We strive to always be as available as possible, and we expect the same from everyone who collaborates with us.
Individuals with the same experience, performance and qualifications shall receive equal pay for equal work with respect to those performing the same jobs under similar working conditions. We always strive for good and safe employment conditions and compensation levels that are customary in the relevant markets.
There is no room in our internal or external communications for harsh language, profanity, obscenity, or malicious intent.
We are always kind and respect each other’s emotions – also when delivering bad news or disagreeing. We don’t take things personally when they are not personal.
We are not only colleagues but also team-mates. We care for each other deeply and show that in action and words. We always strive to be the best versions of ourselves and as a team. We are curious and open-minded regarding different views and ways of solving problems
A. Fair treatment, diversity, and inclusion
We shall treat each employee with dignity and respect, and must not use punishments, threats, violence, or other forms of physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment.
We subscribe to the highest principles of equality, and therefore any expression of racism or sexism or any type of discrimination whatsoever is not permitted.
We strive to build our company as diverse as possible. Our mission, perseverance and work joy will be strengthened by diversity and multiple perspectives.
We respect each other’s backgrounds and personalities. We are all here for a reason and are all chosen to be on this journey. We treasure each other’s commitment and acknowledge that all of us bring important pieces to the table.
We always listen actively to everyone’s views – no matter their role and not only to those who talk the most – and strive to keep everyone involved and engaged.
We do not build informal subgroupings and informal decision fora. Neither do we engage in internal politics. People are included and informed according to their role descriptions.
B. Working Hours and Wages
The maximum allowable working hours in a week are as defined by national law but shall not on a regular basis exceed 40 hours and the maximum allowable overtime hours in a week shall not exceed 10 hours. Overtime work must always be voluntary. Employees are entitled to at least one day off in every seven-day period.
All employees are entitled to a written, employment contract.
Employees must have market wages and compensation for overtime work must always be agreed.
Wages shall be paid regularly and on time to all employees. Wages shall be paid at least monthly. We do not withhold any employee’s salary.
C. Child labour and young workers
We must not use child labour. No person shall be employed at an age younger than 16 or younger than the legal age for employment if this age is higher than 16.
We must take appropriate measures to ensure that no child labour occurs in our own operations as well as with collaboration partners and suppliers. Partners and suppliers must maintain official documentation for each employee that verifies the employee's date of birth.
Employing young workers, who are older than the applicable legal minimum age for employment but are younger than 18 years of age, we must comply with any laws and regulations applicable to such persons. Young workers shall not perform work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child's education, or to be harmful to the child's health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral, or social development.
D. Forced labour
No forms of forced or bonded labour are accepted, nor the use of prison or illegal labour. This includes all forms of compulsory agreements. No person may be detained at work against his or her will for any period of time. We shall allow the employees to leave the workplace when their work shifts end, and we shall not withhold ID cards or require deposits.
E. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
We must not interfere with the workers’ rights to form and join unions or other associations of their own choosing, and to bargain collectively.
We prohibit discrimination, penalty, threats or harassments against worker representatives or employees for participating in lawful and peaceful trade union activities.
If unions are not allowed in a particular market, or only state-authorized organizations are allowed, we shall facilitate and not prevent alternative measures to allow employees to gather independently to discuss work-related issues and provide forums for presenting and discussing work-related issues with management.
F. Non-Discrimination
We shall not engage in, or support discrimination based on race, gender, age, political opinion, religion, ethnic and national origin, beliefs, marital or maternal status, health, sexual orientation, disease or disability, membership in worker’s organizations including unions or any other personal characteristics during recruitment and employment. Hiring, wages, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, termination, retirement, or any other employment-related decisions shall be based on relevant and objective criteria.
A. Prevention and protection at workplace
We shall provide employees with a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employees shall not be exposed to harmful processes, chemicals, substances, or techniques.
When exposure is unavoidable, all employees exposed must be provided with the necessary protective equipment. Appropriate working protection and safety equipment for the employees shall be available, maintained, used, and provided free of charge for employees in harmful or potentially risky work areas. Building constructions, all machinery and other equipment shall be safe to use and equipped with the necessary safety devices in order to prevent injuries. The workplace shall be maintained preventively to protect employees from work-related hazards and ensure good working conditions.
We shall provide clean drinking water to all employees at no cost and clean and sanitary toilets with washing facilities shall always be in place.
Regular relevant safety training shall be provided for all employees. We shall provide basic fire safety training and firefighting equipment in the workplace. Fire extinguishers must be properly marked and fully functional. Fire exits must be clearly marked and unblocked.
We shall provide easily accessible first aid kits at all workplaces.
B. Handling of chemicals and hazardous substances
We shall take measures to ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous substances in a safe way and provide adequate training. Chemical containers must be properly labelled and stored safely.
A. Environmental guideline
We are careful of our environmental impact, both personally and professionally. We all do what we can to live in a reciprocal relationship with nature. We strive to affect ecosystems and communities in the countries we operate positively, according to our values.
B. Environmental footprint
Flow4Future is actively working to reduce our environmental footprint and we expect our partners and suppliers to do the same.
C. Environmental performance
We shall continuously work to improve environmental performance in all operations and in the life cycles of the products. This involves being aware of and monitor significant environmental aspects and impacts, included but not limited to:
− Product issues i.e., design, packaging, transport, use and recycling/disposal
− Use of scarce natural resources, energy, and water
− Emissions or contamination to air, water, and soil
− Handling of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and substances
− Noise, odours, and dust emission
We shall ensure and demonstrate continuous environmental improvements through a proactive approach and responsible management.
We shall stay well informed about, and comply with, environmental requirements in accordance with national legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
D. Waste
Any waste and in particular hazardous waste must be stored, handled, and taken care of in accordance with local law and in a responsible way that prevents contamination of air, ground, and water, prevents risks of ignition, and ensure employee health and safety.
E. Water
We must be economical with the use of water and take measures to avoid water pollution by preventing and reducing discharges into wastewater.
Animals are beings with the same right as all humans to be on this planet and they all deserve our full respect and care.
We shall treat animals according to national regulation and international recognised methods. All animals owned by, or under the control of humans, should be kept in conditions appropriate to the physiological and behavioural needs of the species.
The welfare of an animal can be described as good if the individual is fit, healthy and free from suffering. Protecting animals involves the ensuring a good quality of life and prevention of unnecessary suffering.
We shall not engage in any form of corruption, including bribery, kickbacks, fraud, or extortion. We shall not take any action that would violate any applicable anti-bribery law or regulation.
We shall communicate this Code of Conduct to all workers as well as partners and suppliers involved in the processes of Flow4Future products and services. We have documented routines on how to bring up issues and complaints regarding issues related to Code of Conduct e.g., around discrimination, harassment, or abuse. These grievance routines are well known to all associates.
We may conduct inspections to ensure compliance with Flow4Future's Code of Conduct. These can be carried out announced or unannounced, at any time in all workplaces, including partners and suppliers.
