Getinge 2022 Annual Report
Getinge 2022 Annual Report
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Annually, Getinge conducts corporate-level assessments in
varying forms to inform the need for more in-depth assessments.
In 2022, the corporate level assessments led to five more in-depth
regional-level assessments in Columbia, South Africa, Thailand,
Taiwan, and China. Additionally, annual assessments are con-
ducted in relation to business engagements with US healthcare
professionals. These relationships are evaluated to mitigate risks
associated with those engagements. Further, in 2022, as a part
of the commitment to Human Rights, a corporate-level pre-study
which assessed human rights-related laws potentially relevant to
Getinge activities was conducted to initiate ongoing evaluation of
the impact of Getinge's business activities on human rights laws.
Through risk assessments, Getinge strives to understand and
mitigate risks associated with key areas including: interactions
with healthcare professionals, sales practices through third
parties, business activities, and laws related to anti-corruption.
Lessons learned from risk assessments are incorporated in the
Ethics & Compliance Program Plan, as well as in global and local
trainings and initiatives. More information about risk assess-
ment-related activities can be found in the Getinge Ethics and
Compliance Report.
Disclosure 205-2 Communication and training
about anti-corruption policies and procedures
Training and communications are essential components of
Getinge's Global Ethics & Compliance Program. The Global Ethics &
Compliance training program includes targeted training for specific
groups at all levels of the company including employees, the Board
of Directors, and all members of the Getinge Executive Team.
Onboarding
All new Getinge employees receive the Code of Conduct and other
relevant policies, including the Global Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Policy during the new hire onboarding process.
Regular Communications
During the past year, the Code of Conduct and the Global policies
were communicated throughout the organization via various
channels of communication, including articles, online Q&A and
discussion sessions in global and local intranet pages, newsletters,
townhalls and management meetings.
Responsible Leadership Program
A specialized 26-hours course, titled Responsible Leadership
#ItStarts With Me, was deployed in 2022 and aimed to enhance
business ethics awareness and decision-making at all levels in
Getinge. The program leverages an online platform that includes
more than 50 short videos, with some of the world's foremost ex-
perts on behavioral science, corporate culture, business ethics, and
responsible leadership. Practical case studies and live workshops
aimed at discussion and reflection are also a component of the
program. By the end of 2022, 351 employees had completed the
program with many more signed up and actively engaging.
Ethics Ambassadors Program
The Ethics Ambassador Program is a network of Getinge employees
committed to promoting Responsible Leadership and ethical
business conduct. These are employees outside of the Ethics &
Compliance department, who have partnered with the department
as 'Ethics Ambassadors' on the ground within their regions,
departments, and business teams. They are committed to sharing
information about the Global Ethics & Compliance Program,
Responsible Leadership Program, and company policies and
principles. A few also serve as workshop facilitators within the
Responsible Leadership Program. Collectively, they serve a key role
in supporting the organization in important business ethics,
integrity, and compliance matters. The program currently consists
of forty-three (43) ambassadors in twenty-two (22) countries,
covering all parts of the organization and the whole world.
Basic compliance trainings
In December 2021, to commemorate International Anti-Corruption
Day, a new Global Anti-Bribery & Corruption mandatory e-learning
training was deployed to all employees globally. In 2022, 89.8% of
active employees completed the e-learning program.
In July 2022, an Interactions with Health Care Professionals and
Health Care Organizations e-learning was deployed to all employees
globally. This training is an interactive, scenario-based training with
modules that illustrate the rules for interacting with customers,
healthcare professionals, and healthcare organizations. By the
end of 2022, 90% of active employees completed the Health Care
Compliance e-learning training.
Virtual/Face-to-face trainings
In 2022, live/virtual trainings were conducted in relation to the Code
of Conduct and anti-corruption related policies. Below is a chart
reflecting the distribution of the training attendance by region.
SAPAC
Total
Global
& MEA Americas
Europe
All attendees
9,261
579
5,834
2,390
458
Managers
846
109
Employees
8,415
470
573
5,261
114
2,276
50
408
Business Partner Trainings
Getinge's Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy is communicated to
business partners during contracting and onboarding processes.
Also, these documents are referred to in the contract templates.
In Q2 2022, Getinge launched its revised Business Partner Code of
Conduct along with a specialized e-learning training module for
distributors and agents to communicate the main principles and
requirements of the Code. By the end of 2022, 537 distributors and
agents had completed the e-learning course.
In addition, during 2022, 4,259 agents and distributors received
various forms of trainings and communication on Getinge Code of
Conduct related topics in SAPAC, MEA and LATAM. For additional
information see the Ethics and Compliance Report.
Disclosure 205-3 Confirmed incidents
of corruption and actions taken
a. Total number and nature of confirmed incidents of corruption. 0
b. Total number of confirmed incidents in which employees were
dismissed or disciplined for corruption. 0
c. Total number of confirmed incidents when contracts with busi-
ness partners were terminated or not renewed due to violations
related to corruption. 0
d. Public legal cases regarding corruption brought against the
organization or its employees during the reporting period and the
outcomes of such cases. O
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