Getinge 2022 Annual Report
Getinge 2022 Annual Report
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GRI 206: Anti-competitive behavior
The Global Antitrust & Fair Competition Program is a specialized
subject matter within the Global Ethics & Compliance Program
and is designed in full adherence of the applicable standards by
regulators throughout the US, EU, and all competition authorities
in countries where Getinge operates. The Program guides the
organization via global policies and directives, ongoing training, and
communication. The Getinge Antitrust & Fair Competition Policy
is the overriding policy document, which sets the ethics and legal
frame for the organization in respect of how to ensure compliance
within the antitrust area.
The regional Ethics & Compliance teams serve an advisory
function for local management and monitor the implementation of
the Code of Conduct and global policies on the operational level.
Internal oversight functions, including Internal Control and
Internal Audit, conduct reviews and assessments to ensure
implementation of and adherence to compliance procedures.
Due consideration of findings and follow-up of recommendations
ensure further improvements. Additionally, our specialized Global
Commercial Management Development program (CMD) includes a
dedicated Antitrust and Fair Competition workshop.
Disclosure 206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive
behavior, antitrust, and monopoly practices
For the 2022 reporting period, there was one legal action implicating
the company completed in 2022 with a decision in the company's
favor but against a distributor. The distributor is appealing the
decision. There was a second legal action that did not implicate
Getinge but implicated a local distributor. The action was dismissed
by the court.
GRI 417: Marketing and labeling
Disclosure 417-1: Requirements for product
and service information and labeling
i. The sourcing of components of the product or service;
ii. Content, particularly with regard to substances that might
produce an environmental or social impact;
iii. Safe use of the product or service;
iv. Disposal of the product and environmental or social impacts
100% of significant product and service categories (those with
CE certificate) are covered by and assessed for compliance with
such procedures.
Disclosure 417-2: Incidents of non-compliance concerning
product and service information and labeling
i. In 2022 there were four voluntary Field Actions (notifications and
corrections) initiated to address product and service information
and labeling non-compliances.
ii. In 2022 there have been zero incidents of non-compliance with
regulations resulting in a warning;
iii. In 2022 there have been zero incidents of non-compliance with
voluntary codes.
Disclosure 417-3 Incidents of non-compliance concerning
marketing communications
In 2022 there have been zero incidents of non-compliance with
regulations and/or voluntary codes concerning marketing commu-
nications, including advertising, promotion, and sponsorship.
GRI 418: Customer privacy
Disclosure 418-1 Substantiated complaints concerning
breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data
a. Complaints received from outside parties and substantiated by
the organization: During 2022, Getinge received two complaints
concerning breaches of customer privacy. The two incidents were
caused by human error and concerned inserting email addresses
in the cc field instead of the bcc field. After these incidents,
measures were taken to mitigate risks of similar incidents.
Complaints from regulatory bodies: Getinge received no
complaints in 2022 from regulatory bodies in relation to breaches
of customer privacy.
b. In 2022, the total number of leaks, thefts or losses of customer
data has been zero.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Getinge commitment
The company's business operations are guided by the principles of
diversity and inclusion, freedom of association and ensuring a safe
and secure workplace. The dedication to human rights, regardless
of where in the world Getinge operates, is rooted in the Code of
Conduct and the Human Rights Policy.
Risk areas for consideration include those linked to child labor,
forced labor or compulsory labor, but also the risk of discrimination,
prevention of association and freedom of negotiation and work
environment-related problems. All forms of violations of human
rights are taken very seriously and addressed accordingly upon
evaluation.
Management Approach
Getinge supports the United Nations Global Compact initiative,
which is a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are commit-
ted to aligning with ten universally accepted principles for human
rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. The company
also supports internationally proclaimed human rights, including
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Guiding
Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Labor
Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at
Work. In addition Getinge supports the principles of the UK Modern
Slavery Act which makes provision about slavery, servitude and
forced or compulsory labor and about human trafficking, including
provision for the protection of victims.
Raising concerns on potential human rights violations
Any Getinge employee who suspects violations of the company's
Human Rights Policy is expected to speak up and raise the issue
to their line manager, Human Resources, Ethics and Compliance,
or use the Getinge Speak-Up Line.
All of Getinge's stakeholders can raise questions and/or
concerns regarding potential and current adverse Human Rights
impacts, including forced or compulsory labor, by using the
Getinge Speak-Up Line. Getinge is committed to investigating any
concerns, and if any severe adverse human rights impacts are
discovered, the company will act appropriately without delay.
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