Ethics Line

SSAB is committed to responsible business practices. Our success depends on establishing and maintaining trust with stakeholders inside and outside our company. Employees and stakeholders are urged to report suspected violations of SSAB´s Code of Conduct and laws so that SSAB finds out about them in time and is able to remedy situations and incidents that contravene our Code of Conduct and risk damaging SSAB and our employees.

External stakeholders

External stakeholders can report serious violations or breaches of laws or the Code of Conduct via SSAB’s global whistleblowing system the Ethics Line. Reports can be submitted on-line through the web, a mobile app or by calling (hotline) the country-appropriate phone number listed in the detailed instructions. The Ethics Line is operated by an external third party and the reports are forwarded to designated persons at SSAB for investigation. The Ethics Line system is available 24/7. Please be assured that the Ethics Line will be managed confidentially, and you can report anonymously.

For more information about the Ethics Line, please read the Information regarding the Ethics Line

Please note that the Ethics Line is not intended for issues related to products or services.

You can also report via local internal reporting channels (within EU) when available. If you choose to report locally, the investigation will be conducted by locally appointed persons (contact information and policy for SSAB EMEA AB). In addition, you can also report externally to national competent authorities. Contact Internal Audit Jan Haglund or Ethics & Compliance Kristin Nordström for information when these alternatives are available and how to report.

Information about how SSAB collects and processes personal data received in the Ethics Line and the local internal reporting channels is available in SSAB´s privacy statement for whistleblowing channels.

Employees

The main route for reporting is via the line organization, but employees can also report serious violations or breaches of laws or the Code of Conduct via SSAB’s global whistleblowing system the Ethics Line. The Ethics Line is operated by an external third party and the reports are forwarded to designated persons at SSAB for investigation. The Ethics Line system is available 24/7. Please be assured that the Ethics Line will be managed confidentially, and you can report anonymously.

Employees can also report via local internal reporting channels (within EU) when available. If you choose to report locally, the investigation will be handled by locally appointed persons. In addition, employees can also report externally to national competent authorities.

Information and access to SSAB´s various reporting channels for its employees is available on SSAB´s intranet.

Non - retaliation

SSAB upholds a strict policy against retaliation and no forms of reprisal against a person who chooses to report in good faith in any of our reporting channels will be tolerated.

FAQs on our reporting channel

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What is the Ethics Line reporting system?

It is a central internal reporting channel enabling employees within SSAB and third parties to report misconduct that would otherwise not be reported in complete anonymity. The Ethics Line reporting system utilizes the SpeakUp® system, which is designed to facilitate an effective dialogue between employees and the internal investigator. The platform has a fully integrated web, mobile app and hotline reporting in a single communication tool.

Who operates the Ethics Line reporting system?

The system is operated by a third party, People Intouch, an independent Dutch company. People Intouch is responsible for processing all messages. The company is based in Amsterdam.

When is the Ethics Line open?

The Ethics Line system is available 24 hours a day every day of the year.

Is it difficult to make a report?

The platform creates a low barrier dialogue and starting a dialogue is as simple as leaving a voicemail or sending a text message.

How can I make a report?

You can make a report through the web, mobile app and hotline.

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External reporting channels
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FAQ SSAB Ethics Line reporting system
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How to report an issue
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Information reg the Ethics Line
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Policy for internal reporting channels SSAB EMEA AB
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SSAB privacy statement for whistleblowing channels
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Code of conduct