Code of Conduct for suppliers

Energinets commitment regarding Code of Conduct for suppliers can be found on this page. The purpose is to inform suppliers and business partners about the expectations we have for collaboration within ethical, social and environmental topics.

We value social responsibility
Energinet has a social responsibility that extends beyond national borders. We carry out a responsible business model with due diligence process implemented in our practice, which continuously verify that responsible business conduct is respected by our suppliers and business partners. The process is implemented to prevent and counter negative impacts on human rights, environmental impacts.  As well as encourage anti- corruption and economic responsibility.

Our Code of Conduct is based on recognised international principles and guidelines, which we fully embrace, and expect our suppliers and business partners to comply with.

Energinet expects suppliers and business partners to take an active role in contributing to sustainable development as well as ensuring compliance with their sub-suppliers.

Our process for collaboration
Energinet's Code of Conduct outlines our expectations to our suppliers and business partners. It is the foundation of collaboration, where all suppliers and business partners are expected to make a positive impact in the social, ethical and environmental area.

Commitment
Energinet expects all suppliers and business partners to complete a self-assessment, after the contract has been signed, the purpose of which is to ensure compliance in the area of human rights, labor rights, environmental impacts and anti-corruption.

Cooperation
Constructive and solution-oriented approach is at centre of the dialogue when it comes to follow-up on the self-assessment. We expect our suppliers and business partners to demonstrate the ability and willingness to establish a process of ongoing due diligence and take active responsibility as described in our Code of Conduct.

Communication
Based on risk assessment, we continuously monitor our suppliers and business partners compliance with our Code of Conduct.
We approach tasks, cooperation, and interaction with respect, and we share good practice with our suppliers and business partners, based on the principles and guidelines stated in our Code of Conduct.

Whistleblower scheme
Under Energinet’s whistleblower scheme, employees and external parties with a relation to Energinet can freely report irregularities or violations of rules committed by Energinet’s employees, management, Board of Directors or suppliers .

Energinet encourages everyone to use our whistleblower scheme, Whistleblower Scheme (energinet.dk).