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Code of conduct
Our way of being accountable to the market, customers and the global community.
Introduction
A vital part of our responsibility is being accountable to the market, our customers and the global community. Together with our partners and suppliers, we keep the promises made by Haypp Group. To support this important endeavor, we lean on two important documents our Codes of Conduct and our Supplier Code of Conduct.
About the code of conduct
Code of Conduct sections
The Code of Conduct is divided into the following sections:
The Code of Conduct has through 2021 been implemented with training and signing of the code by employees. All new employees receives information of and discuss the Code of Conduct as part of the onboarding process as well as the mandatory training managed as an e-learning.
Business Partner Code of Conduct
Business Partner Code of Conduct
The Business Partner Code of Conduct was updated in 2024 to its current level of commitment and implemented fully in 2021 for essential suppliers. All of Haypp Group’s business partners must fulfill the Business Partner Code of Conduct. All of Haypp Group’s suppliers of harm-reduced nicotine products have either signed the Business Partner Supplier Code of Conduct or have their own internal Code of Conducts setting out the same standards.
The Business Partner Code of Conduct focuses on (i) product compliance, (ii) business integrity, (iii) human rights and working environment and (iv) environmental sustainability.
SAFE PRODUCTS
The Business Partner shall ensure, and to Haypp Group guarantee, that the Products provided by the Business Partner at all times comply with all statutory requirements and industry regulations regarding production, content, packaging, labelling, warning texts and marketing.
TAXES AND OTHER FEES
The Business Partner undertakes to fulfil and comply with all applicable fiscal/tax obligations, both in relation to direct and indirect taxation.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS
The Business Partner shall ensure, and to Haypp Group guarantee, that they do not violate, or contribute to violation of, human rights or labour rights. The Busines Partner must comply with the ILO’s eight fundamental conventions on human rights in working life.
ANTI-BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION
Haypp Group has zero tolerance against bribery and corruption. The Business Partner must comply with relevant laws and regulation applicable in markets in which the business is conducted, e.g. anti-bribery legislation in Sweden, the UK and the United States.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE INNOVATION
Haypp Group is actively trying to contribute to the global environment in a positive way. Haypp Group brings consumer and market insights to the table when engaging in product development with partners and encourage all sustainable and climate innovative initiatives from partners. Such initiatives can create a more sustainable range of products and services.
Anti-Corruption
Haypp Group has assessed all its operations for risks related to corruption and did not identify any significant risks related to corruption. The anti-corruption policies and procedures have been communicated to the members of the board of directors, the management team and to all employees as well as suppliers of Haypp Group. The policies and procedures on anti-corruption is also communicated to authorities, municipalities, the relevant ministry as well as the Parliament committees on Civil Affairs and Industry and Trade.
Information on the anti-corruption procedures has been initiated as part of the onboarding information in 2021. Individuals which would have a higher risk of being exposed to situation where corruption could be present have also received training directly.