Healthy People
Asker must be an attractive employer and provide products and services from a fair and sustainable value chain.
This includes, among other things:
- Develop the working environment.
- Give access to development opportunities for employees.
- Building networks between the companies within the Group.
- Carrying out regular supplier audits.
- Working actively against corruption and bribery through internal guidelines and training.
Material sustainability topics
The topics below are considered material according to Asker's double materiality assessment (DMA) and linked to Healthy People. Read more about the DMA in Asker's latest Sustainability Report.
- Working conditions for own workforce (S1)
- Equal treatment and opportunities for own workforce (S1)
- Working conditions for workers in the value chain (S2)
- Other work-related rights for workers in the value chain (S2)
- Corporate culture (G1)
- Corruption and bribery (G1)
Important policies
These are the policies that are especially important to Healthy People. Learn more about Asker's standards and policies here.
- HR Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Code of Conduct
- Responsible Sourcing Policy
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
- Supplier Due Diligence Procedure
- Guideline for Human Right Impact Remediation
- Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
Relevant certificates
This standard is especially relevant for Healthy People. Find more information about certificates of companies in the Group here.
- ISO 45001
2030 targets
Read more about Asker's sustainability targets and achievements here.
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>95 %
Percentage of employees who have participated in e-learning on Asker's Code of Conduct.
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>90 %
Percentage of suppliers, based on purchase value, who have signed Asker’s Code of Conduct or an equivalent code.
Read more about how we contribute
Own audit office has a positive impact
Many countries have adopted laws intended to deal with poor working conditions and environmental pollution. Unfortunately compliance with these laws is sometimes inadequate. To ensure the compliance of third-party manufacturers, Asker has its own audit office based in China, India and Malaysia.
Supporting migrant workers in Malaysia
South-east Asia is a central hub for the medical glove industry, with Malaysia and Thailand producing 83 per cent of the global supply. When Asker began conducting audits of third-party manufacturers in the region in 2013, the Group identified significant health and safety risks for migrant workers employed in glove manufacturing facilities.