Human rights

TVO respects the human rights of all people affected by the company’s operations and expects the same from all companies acting in its supply and subcontracting chains. TVO’s objective is to guarantee good working conditions for all employees. In accordance with its Code of Conduct, TVO does not condone any kind of discrimination or harassment on the grounds of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, beliefs, opinions, or other personal characteristics. TVO observes an equality and equal opportunity principle.

TVO does not condone any kind of discrimination or harassment on the grounds of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, beliefs, opinions, or other personal characteristics.

All personnel, partner, and subcontractor activities at Olkiluoto are supervised by TVO. TVO only trades with approved suppliers. All products and services acquired must meet the requirements of TVO’s safety, quality, and environmental standards as well as the principles of responsible business described in the company’s Code of Conduct. TVO’s supplier review process also includes active monitoring and periodical reviewing of suppliers. Through supplier reviews, the company ensures that suppliers follow good practices on environmental, personnel, and quality management related issues.

TVO has a procedure for reporting suspected violations of the company’s Code of Conduct and abuses of insider information. The report can also be filed anonymously. TVO’s internal audit processes all concerns regarding possible violations against the Code of Conduct or abuses of insider information in such a manner that the rights and the privacy of both the person raising the concern and the alleged violator are protected under all circumstances.

TVO complies with the applicable collective labor agreements for the energy sector in all its operations. The current agreements are valid until early 2022. All of the employees fall under the scope of the collective agreements. TVO has freedom of association. The energy sector’s agreed salary systems for technical and industrial officials and employees are based on the job requirement categories and support the implementation of an equal salary policy. As a rule, the various employment benefits apply to the entire personnel, excluding very short employment relationships.