Ethical guidelines and sustainability

Our work with sustainability

Sustainable development means development that satisfies the needs of the people living now, without destroying the needs of future generations. Our work with sustainability includes corporate social responsibility, for our external and internal stakeholders.

Nordic Crane will strive for sustainable development for the climate and environment, economy and social conditions.

Social conditions
Through our work, we want to ensure good health, promote quality of life and ensure equality, inclusion and decent work for all.

Nordic Crane works actively for a working environment characterized by equality, diversity and mutual respect, where everyone can contribute to the company’s success and to realize their own potential. Employees and others involved in Nordic Crane’s business will be treated in a manner that does not discriminate in relation to gender, skin colour, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, political beliefs, trade union membership or any other circumstances. Nordic Crane does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment in any of our workplaces. We have a whistleblowing channel that is in accordance with Norwegian legislation and the EU directive with regards to the protection of whistleblowers.

Nordic Crane has a fundamental respect for international human rights. Nordic Crane will not purchase products or services that are based on forced labour, slave labour, child labour, social dumping or that are produced in opposition to the right to an organized labour life.

Nordic Crane is certified within ISO 45001:2018 since 04.12.2023 which aims to provide safe and health-promoting workplaces, prevent work-related injury and impaired health, as well as improve working environment performance.

Environment and climate
The climate threat is the greatest societal challenge of our time, and proper resource deployment of our machines is crucial for continued eco-friendly growth.

To contribute to a better future, we take the environment seriously. When we invest, we think green and make sure that new machines meet the market’s environmental requirements. We already have 100% electric crawler cranes, mobile tower cranes that can run on electricity and mobile cranes that run on HVO environmental diesel and bio-oil. Additionally, we have crane trucks with electric units for indoor operation and truck cranes with the latest environmental classifications. 
We focus on eco-friendly machinery and an ever-increasing reduction of our CO2 footprint. Fully electric machines have already rolled through our doors, and we were the first on the globe to have a fully electric crawler crane. We are proud to be the green alternative (in a double sense) and continue this important work for a greener future. Nordic Crane – the green alternative!

• 100% Electric Crawler Cranes
• Mobile tower cranes that can run on electricity
• Mobile cranes that run on HVO environmental diesel and bio-oil
• Crane trucks with electric unit for indoor operation
• Truck cranes with the latest environmental classification

Commitment to society – responsibility
At Nordic Crane, we care about people and the environment around us.  It is important for us to work with a high degree of safety, we must be open and honest in our actions and in communication, and we want to contribute to our partners also achieving their goals.

The company invests in being part of the local community and will support sports and cultural engagement. We also want to help and give money to those who need it more than we do. For several years, we have donated money to children in developing countries, and have a collaboration with NSP Aid (North-South Partnership Aid) in Kenya.

Ethical Guidelines

The Ethical Guidelines are a set of principles and values that guide the organization’s decisions and actions with a focus on morals and integrity.

Purpose
The Ethical Guidelines shall ensure that Nordic Crane operates in a manner that is in line with society’s expectations and values. Our ambition is to run the business in such a way that it can be maintained over time, without compromising human lives or harming the environment. For us, it’s about the environment, social conditions and the way we run the company.

We all have a responsibility to guide each other in the right direction and strive to make the right choices.

Extent                                                 

The Ethical Guidelines shall be in accordance with our vision, our values, internal procedures and applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibility
The Guidelines apply to Nordic Crane’s organizations, to each individual employee, contracted personnel and others acting on behalf of Nordic Crane.

Business practices
Nordic Crane shall be known as a reliable company that delivers quality, and our customers and partners shall have confidence in us and our employees.

Nordic Crane and its employees are committed to complying with applicable laws and regulations. We will comply with a high ethical standard and take active social responsibility in our activities. The employees must comply with the rules and guidelines established by the customer for each individual assignment. Nordic Crane will strive to ensure that subcontractors of goods and services to the company comply with a correspondingly high ethical standard. Nordic Crane’s business culture is characterized by the company’s values of honesty, loyalty and enthusiasm. Towards customers and partners, we will be characterized by strength, safety and precision.

Fair competition
Nordic Crane strives for high corporate ethical standards and follows the structure set by the competitive rules in the markets where Nordic Crane’s companies operate. This applies in relation to competitors as well as to customers and suppliers.

Bribery and corruption
Nordic Crane does not tolerate, and opposes, all forms of corruption, direct or indirect, bribery or other improper advantage for business or private gain, neither for the company nor others.

Gifts
Nordic Crane prohibits the offering or acceptance of business goods – which may create, or appear to create, an undue influence. In addition, business benefits can only be received or offered if they are modest both in terms of value and frequency, and if the time and place are appropriate.

If it is clearly business-related, the employee may attend social gatherings, receive refreshments or entertainment, provided that the cost is within reasonable limits.

Gifts or hospitality must never influence business decisions, and not entail obligations for the employee or Nordic Crane.

Confidentiality
Nordic Crane is committed to protecting all confidential information it gains access to, whether it is information belonging to the company or business partners, and to not exploit this information.  The duty of confidentiality applies not only externally, but also to colleagues who do not need the relevant information in their work. The duty of confidentiality also applies after the employment relationship, or other contractual relationships with Nordic Crane, have ended.

Property and resources
The employee must treat and store Nordic Crane’s assets in a responsible manner and secure it against destruction and misuse. The use of Nordic Crane’s buildings, equipment, materials, capital and other assets that are not directly related to the company’s operations is prohibited without the permission of senior management.

Conflicts of interest
There is a conflict of interest when a personal relationship, participation in outside activities, or interests in other commerce, influence or are believed to influence one’s decisions.

Employees may not have assignments for or ownership interests in competing businesses, with customers or suppliers.

Sexual services
Nordic Crane is against the purchase of sexual services. The employee must refrain from purchasing sexual services when he or she is working or on a business trip for Nordic Crane.

Drugs
Nordic Crane is a drug-free workplace. No one shall enjoy or be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs while working for Nordic Crane.

Limited amounts of alcohol may nevertheless be served when local customs and special occasions deem this appropriate, provided that the consumption is not combined with the operation of machines, driving or other activities that are not compatible with the use of alcohol. Nordic Crane has a drug and gaming- policy.

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Managing challenges and deviations

Notification
Nordic Crane wants to have an open corporate culture where it is accepted to raise concerns and to provide criticism. If you experience or observe objectionable conditions, you are obliged to speak up. Objectionable conditions mean violations of the law or violations of clearly communicated internal guidelines.

If an employee of Nordic Crane suspects that a decision or action may violate or is violating legal or ethical obligations, he or she has the right and duty to raise concern. Notification can be made via Nordic Crane’s whistleblowing channel on the website, to the immediate manager, department manager, employee representative, safety delegate or others in the organization.

Nordic Crane will not implement any form of sanctions against employees who responsibly report possible violations of Nordic Crane’s Ethical Guidelines, applicable laws or other objectionable conditions in the business. Nordic Crane will handle all reports in a responsible manner.

Consequence
Violations of Nordic Crane’s Ethical Guidelines will not be tolerated. Violations of the Guidelines may result in disciplinary action, dismissal and reporting to public authorities.