Bittium Code of Conduct

Fair Business Practices and Good Corporate Citizenship

We comply with the requirements of fair business, advertising, and competition. These principles are integral to our way of working and material to our business strategy.

We engage with international bodies, governments, and authorities. We maintain high ethical standards and operate transparently. We are truthful and precise in our dealings. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, such as trade and sanctions laws and regulations that affect our operations, including export control and customs regulations.

Interactions with governmental clients adhere to specific requirements, including procurement, lobbying, hospitality, disclosure, and accounting rules for example.

We operate globally, and corruption is on one of the significant risks related to social responsibility and human rights. We condemn corruption and bribery in any form, whether in our operations or those of our partners. We require all partners to commit to honesty. We establish business relationships only with customers engaged in lawful business. Training in anti-corruption measures is a mandatory part of employee onboarding.

We are committed to meeting all applicable financial accounting and reporting requirements as well as laws and regulations preventing tax evasion.

Responsible procurement is a core part of our business practices. Supplier accountability is ensured through supplier requirements and material audits, for example. Responsible procurement is integrated into our employees’ environmental training program, which is carried out through self-study. We expect our service and product suppliers to commit to responsible business practices and adhere to the principles of Bittium’s Code of Conduct as well as the guidelines and requirements of Bittium’s Supplier Manual. We use monitoring tools to detect corruption or other irregularities by partners.

We recognize our corporate responsibility as part of the society where we operate and support community engagement to foster social and economic development.  We take part in the lives of our communities and contribute to economic wellbeing through our operations. Through multi-dimensional collaboration projects, we extend the positive impact of our activities even further. Both external and internal stakeholders can report rule violations through a designated channel. More information is available in the chapter “Ensuring Ethics and Transparency”. 

Human Rights and Fairness

We are committed to internationally recognized human rights initiatives, such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

We condemn all forms of forced labor and child labor and do not tolerate slavery, human trafficking, or any form of servitude within our operations or supply chains.

We value diversity and do not accept any form of discriminatory, sexually disturbing, offensive, or other type of harassing behavior or verbal expression. This applies to physical, verbal, and written actions in any form or channel. Trust, honesty, and respect for others guide our actions.

We are politically and religiously neutral. We respect all individuals, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, characteristics or expression despite of race, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All forms of bullying, harassment, and discrimination are prohibited and addressed promptly. We foster equal opportunity and ensure equitable pay and compensation for employees. Employment decisions are based on business needs and comply with applicable labor laws and regulations.

Data Protection and Information Security

We collect, use, store, and process data responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, statutes, and guidelines regarding confidentiality, data protection, and information security.

Our data protection principles safeguard privacy and security. We maintain comprehensive security at a high level to protect and guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and materials. We maintain the data protection and information security know-how of our personnel with regular training.

Sustainable Future

We consider environmental impacts in our operations, striving to prevent pollution and reduce the environmental footprint of our products and services throughout their lifecycle.

We execute a sustainability program. The final decision-making power over the alignment of our sustainability actions is held by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also approves the sustainability program, for example. Progress reports on our sustainability actions are provided to the Board of Directors at least once a year in conjunction with the publication of our Annual Report and Sustainability Report. Our sustainability program aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and is based on a double materiality assessment where we have recognized impacts, risks, and opportunities in areas of environment, society, and good governance.

We expect our customers, partners, and suppliers to share our commitment to the environment. Details on our sustainability program: https://www.bittium.com/about-bittium/sustainability/sustainability-program-2022-2025/