We listen when you report your concern
At Outokumpu, we are committed to fostering an open and transparent culture where everyone is heard. The Outokumpu Code of Conduct is our compass for knowing what is the right thing to do. If you notice a suspected violation of our Code of Conduct or other misconduct, we encourage you to raise your concern.
We are committed to a strict non-retaliation policy and do not tolerate any negative consequences for a person who raises a concern in good faith or supports in an investigation to resolve suspected misconduct.
How do I make a report?
All available reporting channels are detailed in the Outokumpu Code of Conduct. Employees shall report suspected misconduct to their immediate manager, manager’s manager or other members of the company management. If this is not possible due to the confidentiality or the nature of the matter, suspected misconduct shall be reported to Outokumpu Legal and Compliance, Human Resources or Internal Audit. When other channels do not feel comfortable, concerns can be reported via the Outokumpu SpeakUp Channel. The SpeakUp Channel is available for the employees, business partners and other stakeholders.
Outokumpu SpeakUp Channel
SpeakUp is a confidential communication channel hosted by a third-party service provider, which enables employees and external stakeholders to report alleged misconduct confidentially and anonymously, if allowed by local laws and regulations. The SpeakUp Channel is available in different languages. When concerns are reported, they will be assessed in accordance with Outokumpu's internal investigations procedure.
Investigating incidents
Outokumpu has an internal investigations procedure in place to investigate business conduct incidents. The company is committed to handling misconduct reports independently, objectively, and as promptly as reasonably possible.
Reports are assessed in accordance with Outokumpu’s internal investigations procedure led by Group Ethics & Compliance. In those countries where locally managed misconduct reporting procedures have been implemented e.g., due to the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and the related local laws and regulations, there are local employees appointed to manage the assessment and review of the reported concerns locally in co-operation with Group Ethics & Compliance, if permitted by the local laws and regulations.
If, after an investigation, it is established that the Outokumpu Code of Conduct has been breached or that other misconduct has occurred, appropriate and proportionate remedial action(s) can be taken. Such actions may include corrective, disciplinary, and/or preventative measures necessary to prevent recurrences of such misconduct. The Outokumpu Ethics and Compliance Steering Group, the Outokumpu Leadership Team, the Board of Directors and the Board Audit Committee regularly receive updates on the reported concerns.