Governance

Principles that guide decisions

Integrity and transparency need to be visible in how responsibilities are assigned and how decisions are recorded.

Our approach brings Nordic ethics and organisational maturity into locally relevant structures. It favours clear ownership, documented accountability and a proportionate level of oversight.

Defined decision rights

Group direction, framework ownership and local execution have distinct responsibilities. An engagement should make clear who can approve a commitment, who delivers it and how progress is reviewed.

Project-specific agreements establish scope and the obligations that flow into local delivery arrangements. Reporting and escalation routes help maintain visibility across organisational boundaries.

Engagement controls

The engagement framework calls for screening before commitment and monitoring throughout delivery.

• Identity: counterparty, authority and beneficial ownership.
• End use: end user, destination, purpose and onward transfer where relevant.
• Legality: sanctions, export controls, licences and procurement requirements.
• Impact: human rights, anti-bribery, data protection, safety and security.

Unresolved concerns call for enhanced review, a hold or rejection. Controls and approval requirements are determined by the engagement and applicable law.

Respect for local context

Governance is more effective when it reflects the institutions and culture in which people work. We adapt structures and routines to local frameworks while maintaining agreed ethical principles and transparency.

Local authority, permits and delivery responsibilities must remain explicit. Services are subject to applicable law, licensing, end-use approval and agreed project scope.