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Stora Enso Principles for Corporate Social Responsibility


Human Rights

Reduction in work force
  • Any necessary reduction in the workforce shall be carried out with respect for the individual and proper sensitivity to employees' needs.


    • Working conditions
  • Our employees are entitled to safe and healthy workplaces. No employee shall be subject to any physical, psychological or sexual harassment, punishment or abuse.


    • Diversity
  • We recognise diversity as a strength. Discrimination against any employee in respect of race, ethnic background, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, political opinion, maternity, social origin or similar characteristic is prohibited.


    • Freedom of association
  • Employees have the right to organise, join associations and bargain collectively if they wish to.


    • Free choice of employment
  • Any form of involuntary labour is prohibited.


    • Child labour
  • Use of child labour is not permissible. The minimum age for employment shall be in accordance with the ILO convention (14 or 15 years) or the age specified by local legislation if higher. The employment of young persons shall not jeopardise their education or their development.


    • Remuneration
  • Wages shall be paid direct to employees. Employees shall be paid at least the minimum legal wage or the wage specified in an applicable collective labour agreement.


    • Working hours
  • Working hours shall not exceed 48 hours and overtime 12 hours per week on average over a year unless other conditions are specified in local laws or an applicable collective labour agreement.




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