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 Ethics and our code of conduct are an important part of our work on corporate social responsibility. We are against all forms of
corruption and for transparency in financial transactions.
A regulatory framework has been established that forms the basis for this work. The regulations are based on the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the ILO’s core conventions, as
well as the Ten Principles of the Global Compact.
A procurement policy that includes ethical requirements for suppliers
is used as a basis for establishing agreements with new and existing suppliers. Our requirements for suppliers are systematically reviewed and checked before we enter into contracts, and we follow up our suppliers through the contract period.
Our code of conduct and procedures for whistleblowing are aligned with legal requirements. A whistleblowing channel has been established for employees and third parties, such as customers and suppliers, to report instances of wrongdoing.
The framework for our work on ethics and corporate social responsibility is set out in governing documents held in the Mantena Management System. The tasks involved are described in the managers’ job descriptions.
External environment
Mantena recognises that its business affects the environment. That is why we are constantly working to improve the company’s environmental performance and reduce our environmental
footprint by satisfying our own
requirements, customer and regulatory requirements and relevant standards. An environmental policy has been established which forms the basis and direction for our environmental work.
of a five per cent reduction in the number of chemicals has been changed to a focus on hazardous chemicals, retention and use. Such chemicals
have decreased significantly over time.
The company handles waste that can cause environmental damage if it is not dealt with properly. No issues with the handling of hazardous waste have been reported in the period.
Emissions
Regular measurements of emissions into the air and water are carried out, and measures are taken where necessary.
Three reported emission incidents, none of which had any lasting environmental impact.
Mantena is part of the rail industry, which accounts for the lowest proportion of emissions from the transport sector. Despite an ever- increasing proportion of electric cars and efforts to develop environmentally friendly modes of transport, the rail sector is holding its position as the industry with the lowest emissions in the transport sector.
The chart shows the trend in millions of tonnes of CO2 equivalents from the sector.
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Mantena is certified according to NS- EN ISO 14001:2015, and is monitored through annual audits. Annual
analyses of environmental aspects and identifying key environmental issues form the basis for the priority areas and the environmental programme.
Priority areas for 2021
Chemicals management and reduction in the number of chemicals, specific focus on chemicals
that could harm people and the environment
Deal with waste, especially hazardous waste, and provide for correct storage and disposal
Energy consumption
Fuel consumption
Handling of fluorinated greenhouse gases
The operations use a number of chemicals, some of which can cause injury to personnel and damage to the environment if they are not handled in accordance with established procedures and requirements. The general objective
Sustainability, CSR and HSE
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1990 2000
Rail Air
2005
Engines
2010
Shipping and fishing
2015 2020
Road transport
       3 Source Statistics Norway (SSB) and the Norwegian Environment Agency
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