In Nordic Semiconductor, our respect for human rights begins with our commitment to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Through our membership in the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and as a signatory of UN Global Compact, Nordic Semiconductor is committed to respect and support human rights and workers’ rights. Nordic Semiconductor shall uphold and protect internationally proclaimed human rights and workers’ rights as understood by the international community.
Non-discrimination
Nordic Semiconductor does not tolerate harsh or inhumane treatment of workers, including any sexual harassment, sexual abuse, corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, or verbal abuse. Nordic Semiconductor has implemented a Non-Discrimination policy to clearly state that employees have the rights to not be harassed or discriminated. This is communicated to all employees in the internal company manual, and in introductory training when onboarding. Employees are encouraged to report any potential discrimination (or other ethical misconduct) through the company’s whistleblower channel. Regular employee satisfaction surveys and appraisal reviews also includes questions regarding discrimination to detect and address potential discrimination issues.
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Nordic Semiconductor’s Non-Discrimination Policy |
Diversity
Nordic Semiconductor considers having a diverse workforce as a competitive advantage for fostering innovation and having an inclusive and respectful working environment. Diversity across employee’s age, gender and cultural background represents an opportunity for the company to attract and maintain valuable specialized competence in a highly competitive industry.
For more information on our efforts to promote diversity, please refer to our ESG reports published on Corporate Social Responsibility.
Modern slavery
Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, human trafficking and forced labor. Nordic Semiconductor has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery as addressed in our Corporate Social Responsibility policy. Effective controls are in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place within our supply chain. Considering highly specialized nature of semiconductor industry, our careful selection of world-class manufacturing partners and our defined control mechanisms on their performances, we see low risk of modern slavery within our supply chain.