A responsible approach means conducting our business in a way that benefits Ericsson, our stakeholders, the environment and society. Within our governance framework, we ensure robust accountability in areas such as business ethics, supply chain, Human Rights, Anti-corruption, environment and occupational health and safety. We aim to uphold the same high standards wherever we do business in the world.

Our key focus areas to conduct business responsibly are:

Governance and business ethics

Good corporate governance is an important factor in our corporate culture. In addition to efficient and reliable controls and procedures, it requires a commitment to strong values and ethical business practice among all the people in our organization.

Responsible sourcing

Effective management of the environmental and social impacts of our supply chain is a top priority. Our suppliers worldwide are required to meet the Ericsson Supplier Code of Conduct requirements, based on the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, and the Ericsson Supplier Environmental Requirements. Responsible sourcing includes restricting or banning certain types of materials that do not meet our requirements. Among others things, Ericsson is taking steps to avoid the sourcing of conflict minerals.

Human Rights

Our technology contributes to the enablement of many Human Rights, such as the right to health, education, and freedom of expression. ICT can also be misused. The new UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights help guide our actions.

Occupational Health and Safety

We are committed to ensure a safe working environment and healthy workplaces around the world.

Radio waves and health

Ericsson employs rigid product testing and installation procedures to ensure that radio wave exposure levels from our products and network solutions are below established safety limits. We also support independent research to further knowledge about radio waves and health.

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