Introduction to Volvo's Ethical Framework
Volvo Car Group is committed to conducting business in a responsible and ethical manner. This Code of Conduct serves as a guide for all employees, detailing the company's values, culture, and expectations for behavior. It emphasizes a commitment to driving results while upholding integrity, safety, and sustainability.
Key Pillars of Volvo's Business Conduct
- Our Purpose: Giving people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way – for life.
- Our Values: Safety & Sustainability, Integrity & Trust, Simplicity & Execution, Inclusion & Collaboration, Creativity & Courage.
- Our Culture: Fostering curiosity, collaboration, and courage, with leaders acting as role models.
Commitment to Stakeholders
Volvo Car Group prioritizes the well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, society, and the environment. This includes upholding human rights, ensuring product safety and quality, and promoting fair employment conditions.
Corporate Policies
The document details various corporate policies designed to ensure ethical conduct, including:
- People Policy
- Anti-Corruption Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- Competition Law Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Protection of Company Assets Policy
- Confidentiality Policy
- Communication Policy
- Trade Sanctions & Export Control Policy
- Insider Policy
- Internal Reporting Policy
For more detailed information, employees are encouraged to refer to the Volvo Cars' Employee Portal (Intranet) or the corporate website.
Speaking Up and Reporting
Volvo Cars fosters a speak-up culture, encouraging employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation. Various channels are available for reporting, including direct communication with managers, the People Experience department, the Compliance & Ethics Office, and a confidential "Tell us" reporting line operated by an external partner.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding compliance and ethics, Volvo Cars provides the following contact details:
- Email: Compliance & Ethics Office at cceoffic@volvocars.com
- Postal Mail: Volvo Cars, Compliance & Ethics Office, Torslanda HABVS, SE-405 31 Göteborg, Sweden
- Tell Us Reporting Line: Available on Volvo Cars' Employee Portal and at https://www.volvocars.com/intl/v/legal/tell-us-reporting-line
