Corporate Social Responsibility
At Avinto AS, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable, ethical, and transparent business environment. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy is grounded in a commitment to positively impact society, the environment, and our stakeholders.
Ethical Framework
Our ethical framework reflects the core principles that guide our business decisions:
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Integrity: Upholding honesty and fairness in all our interactions.
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Respect for Human Rights: Ensuring that our operations and partnerships respect and promote fundamental human rights.
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Accountability: Taking responsibility for the impacts of our activities and continuously improving our practices.
Supplier Code of Conduct
We hold our suppliers to the same high standards that we set for ourselves.
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Ethical Business Practices: Suppliers must operate with integrity, transparency, and fairness, avoiding corruption and conflicts of interest.
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Labor Standards: Suppliers are required to uphold workers' rights, ensuring safe and respectful working conditions, fair wages, and the prohibition of forced or child labor.
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Compliance with Laws: All suppliers must comply with local and international laws, including the Norwegian Transparency Act 2022.
Transparency and Legal Compliance
In compliance with the Norwegian Transparency Act 2022, we are committed to conducting due diligence and publishing regular reports to ensure ethical practices throughout our supply chain. This includes:
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Regular assessments to identify risks related to human rights and working conditions.
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Proactively addressing any adverse impacts identified during these assessments.
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Engaging stakeholders with clear and accessible reporting on our efforts.
CSR Commitment to Employee Well-Being in Nepal
As part of our CSR commitment, Avinto’s Kathmandu office prioritizes employee well-being and a sustainable work environment. We fully comply with wage and hour laws, ensuring fair wages, reasonable working hours, and sufficient breaks, day-offs, and vacations.
Addressing Kathmandu’s environmental challenges, we have installed air purifiers and air conditioners to combat air pollution and provide fresh air. During the cold winters, we ensure warmth and comfort with heaters. These initiatives reflect Avinto’s dedication to fostering a healthy and supportive workspace in Nepal.
Our Aspirations
At Avinto AS, we believe in creating a business that is not only successful but also contributes positively to the world around us. Through our ethical framework, robust supplier relationships, ISO certification aspirations, and unwavering transparency, we are building a better future for our stakeholders and the planet.