CSR Policy
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of FLSmidth’s business operations and remains a key area of our global business strategy.
At FLSmidth, we aim to align CSR with business operations as part of our overall business strategy. In recent years, we have made significant progress in this area; having signed the UN Global Compact in November 2008, FLSmidth has committed itself to supporting the United Nations’ ten principles regarding human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
FLSmidth’s CSR reporting focuses on the areas in which FLSmidth has real influence and can make an important difference. These are:
- The environment
- Business ethics
- Supply Chain Management
- Employees
- Health and Safety
FLSmidth’s progress report to the UN Global Compact was submitted on 7 February 2011 and can be seen in its full length here.
Wherever we operate around the globe, FLSmidth is committed to supporting our partner companies and employees. We always strive to adhere to a set of values and strict policies that respect the individual and help protect our environment.
As a global company, we consider diversity a business necessity which helps us serve our customers even better and helps secure FLSmidth’s future success. We offer equal opportunities to all employees, regardless of gender, age, ethnic affiliation and religious belief, handicap, political or sexual orientation or family status.
Our Code of Business Conduct, our Human Resources Policy, Health & Safety Policy and our Environmental Policy are the foundation of our CSR practice:
- Our Code of Business Conduct defines what is expected of FLSmidth’s employees when doing business in order to comply with the company’s high standards of business ethics, integrity and credibility.
- Our Human Resource Policy outlines the way in which FLSmidth interacts with its employees, including general terms of employment, assurance of employees' equal rights and opportunities, protection against discrimination and abuse, and respect for human rights.
- Our Safety & Health Policy enables us to conduct our business in an efficient manner and which provides for a safe working environment for our employees, our partners and for the users of our products and services.
- Our Environmental Policy defines how FLSmidth contributes to environmental sustainability in areas where we can make a real and significant impact on environmental protection.