We support the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the core conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), from which Stora Enso has derived the following principles:

Business practice

• Co-operation between Stora Enso and our stakeholders shall be open-minded, fair and based on equal terms.
• Practices defined as bribes, kick-backs, price-fixing and similar behaviour are prohibited.
• Employees must avoid conflicts of interest between their private financial activities and the conduct of company business.
• All business transactions on behalf of Stora Enso must be reflected accurately and fairly in the accounts of the company.

Communication
Communication is based on credibility, responsibility, pro-activity and interaction. These apply equally to all stakeholders. We advocate an open dialogue.

Community Involvement
We shall be a responsible member of the communities in which we operate through focused partnerships at local, national and global levels. We encourage our employees to take part in the local community work.

Reduction in Workforce
Any reduction necessary 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 the 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.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Customers
All current and potential companies and individuals that choose our company to provide goods or services to them.

Employees
All employees of the company and employees in employees in operations controlled by the company.

Investors
All current and potential owners of our company's equity and debt.

Partners

Suppliers
Co-investors and those who join us in other mutually beneficial activities.
Trade and business associations of which we are members.

Society – Civil
The individuals in our neighbouring communities. Organisations engaged in civic and charitable work as well as non-governmental organisations.

Society – Governmental bodies and administrators
Local and national governmental bodies, administrators, politicians/elected officials and transnational bodies such as the UN.