Our sustainability program identify a number of focus areas. A number of policies made to fulfil the goals as outlined in our program supports all the activities.
Espersen Code of Conduct
Espersen Code of Conduct reflects our dedication to creating a safe, respectful, and thriving work environment where everyone feels valued and supported. It's about setting the standard for how we work together and treat each other. It also ensures that all our actions reflect the highest ethical standards.
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Supplier Code of Conduct:
We strive to conduct business in a sustainable manner that encompasses concerns about workers in the value chain, resource use and protecting the oceans. And ensuring we safeguard seafood supplies for future generations, including wild and farmed fish raw material, packaging and ingredients.
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Climate and Environment policy:
As a responsible company, we are committed to reducing our emissions in accordance with current climate science. This commitment reflects our dedication to addressing climate change while promoting sustainable food systems.
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Health & Safety Policy:
The goal is to ensure all our employees recognize Espersen as a good and safe place to work, wherever our production sites are located. Our Health and Safety Policy helps us preserve the best possible work conditions for our employees as every employee has a right to feel safe at work.
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Espersen Privacy Policy for external business partners:
A. Espersen A / S takes the protection of your personal data seriously. That is why we have adopted this Privacy Policy for external customers, suppliers and business partners, which will tell you how we process your personal data in accordance with personal data law.
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Diversity Policy:
At Espersen we believe diversity is important to ensure and that the profiles of Board members and members of management provide the necessary range of perspectives, experience and expertise required to achieve effective stewardship and management.
Accordingly, Espersen has adopted a diversity policy which outlines its approach to achieving and maintaining diversity (including gender diversity) on its Board of Directors and in management positions.
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Whistleblower system:
In Line with the Espersen Code of Conduct we encourage our employees and partners to report concerns or misconduct on a (fellow) employee or superior within our company.
In order to support the Espersen Code of Conduct, whistleblower protection and the very integrity of the Company, Espersen will provide a safe system, Espersen Whistleblower System, for employees and partners to report on concerns or illegal activities in the workplace.
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Procedure for postings on Espersen’s employee app
Espersen’s employee app is a source of easy-to-access information for our employees and a one-way communication tool, where departments and functions can update the app with information that brings professional and social value to our employees and hereby also to Espersen.
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Modern Slavery Statement
At Espersen, modern slavery and all its forms are not tolerated. In Espersen’s CSR policy we outline our commitment to conducting business in an ethical matter and our commitment to human rights. Our commitment is not only within our own operations but we have the same standards for our suppliers, and other business partners.
Click here to read the full Modern Slavery Statement 2023
Click here to read the full Modern Slavery Statement 2022
Responsible Recruitment Policy
At Espersen, we are committed to recruiting employees with the business ethics and integrity outlined in Espersen’s Code of Conduct. This Responsible Recruitment Policy outlines our commitment to combatting modern slavery and human trafficking as well as our approach to ensuring that all aspects of the Company's own recruitment and recruitment through 3rd parties, are free from forced labor practices.
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