Securitas AB Annual Report 2005

Introduction – Securitas in society
Securitas’ employees play an important societal role by making people’s lives safer. Their dedication and professionalism rest
on the Group’s values and Code of Conduct as well as on continuous training that stresses that this responsibility to society is
an integral part of business operations.
We invest in people and
build trust in our communities
Securitas’ mission to protect homes, workplaces and society and thereby
make people’s lives safer is of fundamental importance to a functioning
society with safety and respect for all individuals. Social responsibility is
an integral aspect of the Group’s operations. As guidance for all employees,
the Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Conduct.
Securitas follows the laws and regulations in every country
in which it operates. Furthermore, Securitas teams with
local communities by helping to shape the laws, rules and
norms that impact the security industry and govern working
conditions for employees.
Code of Conduct
As a framework for Securitas and all its employees,
the Group’s Board of Directors has adopted a Code of
Conduct based on the United Nations’ Universal Human
Rights Declaration and the International Labour Organisation’s
fundamental principles and rights at work. The
Code reaffi rms the cultural values that have been put
into practice over a very long time at Securitas.
The Board of Directors has stated that social responsibility
is an integral aspect of corporate governance at
Securitas, which encompasses the Group’s risk management
policies, procedures and oversight. Refer also to the Report
of the Board of Directors – Corporate governance on
page 124.
Social responsibility is a line responsibility for all
managers. They must support and monitor their staff’s
compliance with the code of conduct. All employees are
encouraged to report violations of the Code to a superior
offi cer for further investigation.
Human rights
Securitas supports and respects basic human rights and
recognizes the responsibility for their application in the
organization’s day-to-day work. Securitas protects and
encourages freedom of religion, thought and expression,
freedom from discrimination based on race, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, marital
status or physical limitation, and freedom of association.
Securitas upholds and promotes the highest ethical
business standards based on honesty, integrity and fairness
in every part of its operations. Securitas believes
that corruption and cartels distort the market and impede
economic and social growth, and it therefore prohibits
such unfair practices.
Objective basis for decisions
Securitas complies with antitrust and competition laws
and has built its competitive strength on honesty, integrity,
product quality, price and customer service. Bribes
are not accepted in any form. Business decisions must
always be based on objective grounds and criteria. All
employees must avoid confl icts of interest between their
personal lives and Securitas’ business.
Maintaining the respect of citizens and society is
imperative to Securitas’ success. The Group therefore
strives to maintain transparency and open communication
with all those who are affected by its operations,
whether they be employees, customers, investors or
the public or its representatives.
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