Governance and ESG Management
At Tenova, we are committed to leading by example in the metals industry. Recognizing our responsibilities, we strive to be a reliable partner for stakeholders and promote exceptional conduct within the sector. To achieve this, we have implemented extensive internal policies governing employee behavior and external relationships.
We focus on advancing transparency within our top governance bodies and policies, ensuring that our employees act ethically and in accordance with our company values, thanks to e-learning courses on specific matters, such as anti-corruption and compliance, made available for them.
Compliance and Ethics
We prioritize adherence to regulations and foster a culture of compliance:
- our employees are expected to follow Code of Conduct, ethics, and integrity values;
- our Code of Conduct covers interactions with clients, suppliers, and third parties;
- we put in place an Anti-Bribery Policy and;
- we are compliant with international conventions and acts;
- we have set a goal of 100% completion for conflict-of-interest declarations; we estimate 95% have completed the declaration to date;
- we put in place an anonymous whistleblowing procedure available for personnel and external parties;
- we adhere to data privacy and security standards, including GDPR;
- we implemented a cybersecurity Roadmap to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Sustainability Governance
To manage sustainability, Tenova has created three management bodies to benchmark our progress, create goals, monitor progress:
- the Sustainability Steering Committee, which devises overall strategy and goals;
- the Sustainability Project Team, which manages projects and monitors progress;
- and the Operative Committee, which communicates strategy and goals throughout the organization.
Supply Chain
“At Tenova, we believe in leading by example. We recognize that the leadership position we have earned in the metals industry comes with important responsibilities.”
Our Supply Chain Roadmap to 2025
At Tenova, we are committed to maintaining a sustainable and responsible global supply chain. To that end, we ensure compliance with all legal regulations in the countries where we operate and purchase from, and expect the same from our supply chain partners.
Our commitment to a stronger, more responsible supply chain materializes in our Supply Chain Roadmap to 2025, which aims to identify and implement annual, actionable steps to enhance our supply chain with best practices in environmental, social, and governance criteria.