Social Responsibility
The social dimension of Stockmann's corporate social responsibility focuses specially on the Group's own personnel and promoting responsible importing.
Personnel
Responsibility for personnel is a key element in Stockmann's
corporate social responsibility. Good personnel policy, a rewarding
and fair-minded workplace and a motivating atmosphere are examples
of responsible practices. The scope of Stockmann's social
responsibility also includes occupational health and safety,
employee satisfaction along with mental and physical well-being as
well as training and career advancement.
Transparency
Stockmann is a founding member of Transparency Finland, and organization that works to
combat international bribery. The umbrella organization,
Transparencey International, operates in 90 countries. Stockmann's
position in all situations is that in every country where the Group
operates, its activities must be in line with the company's core
values and operating instructions, whilst observing local laws and
regulations.
Responsible importing
Stockmann’s social responsibility also extends beyond the
company’s own personnel to encompass, indirectly, the working
conditions of employees all along the supply chain. The Stockmann
Group does not have its own factories or production plants, but
instead goods are purchased from suppliers mainly in Europe and
Asia. As part of its responsible operations, Stockmann stipulates
that its product suppliers observe social responsibility in their
production processes.
Measures to promote responsible importing practices have been developed purposefully for many years now. Stockmann is a member of the Network to Advance Social Responsibility in Importing, which is coordinated by the Central Chamber of Commerce. The network’s members are retail and wholesale companies, manufacturers of food, clothing and footwear, and importers. Stockmann is committed to promoting the application of ethical principles in importing as defined by the network. In addition, Stockmann adheres to the principles of responsible import trade as set out by the International Association of Department Stores (IADS). The IADS principles are for the most part similar to those of the Network to Advance Social Responsibility in Importing.
Since 2005, Stockmann has been a member of the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), a cooperation organization that has been developed by European companies, trade unions and other organizations. BSCI is a corporate social responsibility cooperation body and is administered by the Brussels-based Foreign Trade Association (FTA). Apart from the Stockmann Group being a member, Lindex has been a direct member of BSCI, too.