Commitment
Practical guide
Commitment to integrity
The UPM way
UPM complies with the applicable laws and regulations in all its operations. Legal compliance and responsible and ethical practices are the foundation of all UPM's businesses.
Examples and good practices for you
- Recognize the laws and regulations applicable to your business, considering its size, nature, field of activity, and geographical scope. Comply with them and respond to changes through adequate management systems.
- Establish and maintain an adequate management system appropriate to the size and nature of your business. Ensure it includes the necessary policies, processes, and procedures to effectively guide decision-making, leadership, risk management, controls, and information flow and make your objectives achievable.
- Ensure your employees are aware of and comply with applicable laws and regulations through regular training and communication.
- Ensure your top management demonstrates compliance with laws and regulations in all their activities and that managers lead by example.
- In addition, depending on your size, field of activity, and geographical scope:
- Set up a company-wide compliance program that covers, at minimum, how you ensure legal compliance, prevent corruption and bribery, and engage your employees.
- Validate and update your compliance program regularly.
- In addition, depending on your size, field of activity, and geographical scope:
- Inform your UPM contact person of any concerns you may have about the requirements of the UPM Supplier and Third-Party Code, especially if they may conflict with applicable local legislation or regulation. Together, we can find a way to avoid potential obstacles.
