CSR

Sweco often serves as an advisor to companies, public agencies, national governments and ministries in far-reaching projects that have a direct impact on the development of society and quality of life. In pace with its international expansion, Sweco is exposed to increasing demands on knowledge of, and consideration to, social, ethical and socioeconomic aspects in a growing number of countries. To be a socially responsible corporate citizen in every way, Sweco works to continuously enhance employee awareness of the Group’s attitudes towards ethical conduct.

Sweco’s consultants serve as advisors to companies, public agencies, national governments and ministries in projects that have a direct impact on the development of society and quality of life, a fact that places rigorous demands on consideration to ethical and socioeconomic aspects in different cultures and countries. Sweco strives to uphold the highest standards of conduct and business ethics in all of its operations, with objective and independent employees who act professionally and in the clients’ best interests. We respect basic freedoms and rights and comply with local and international laws and regulations. We are against corruption and give consideration to the religions, cultures, working conditions and traditions of different countries and regions.

Sweco supports the “Code of Ethics” formulated by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), as well as other rules and recommendations issued by the UN, the World Bank, the OECD, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), NORAD and other international organisations for assignments in different countries. We comply with the OECD’s guidelines for multinational corporations and the principles in the UN’s Global Compact. Sweco is a member of the Swedish government initiative Swedish Partnership for Global Responsibility (Globalt Ansvar).

To be a socially responsible corporate citizen in every way, Sweco works to continuously enhance employee awareness of the Group’s attitudes towards ethical conduct.

Sponsorship and awards

Sweco is active in several initiatives to reward individuals and companies who have made active contributions for a better environment.

Every year, grants are awarded by the J. Gust. Richert Memorial Fund to promote research and education in environmental conservation, energy, urban planning and transportation engineering. In 1897 J. Gust. Richert founded Vattenbyggnadsbyrån, which is now part of the Sweco Group.

Sweco is a also sponsor of the annual Stockholm World Water Week symposium, where the aim is to promote global efforts to preserve the world’s water resources.