Code of Conduct – the cornerstone of responsible management

The Code of Conduct is based on our values – effectiveness, relevance and care – and it indicates how the goals specified in our strategy can be achieved ethically.  

The Code of Conduct expresses our shared understanding of responsible and ethical practices at Metsähallitus. The purpose of the Code is to direct our personnel towards the right course of action in different situations.  

The publicly posted Code of Conduct also proves to our stakeholders that we are a reliable partner. It indicates that our operations are not only compliant with statutes and regulations but also ethical. 

We aim for continuous improvement  

The Code of Conduct is a process undergoing continuous improvement. This both requires and promotes an open and transparent organisation culture in Metsähallitus. Our discussion on ethical and responsible action is ongoing: through our internal discussion channel, each employee has the possibility of participating in defining and developing the correct practices we share. 

We wish to make submitting development proposals and reporting exceptions easy. 

Report suspected abuses  

Anyone can report suspected misconduct related to Metsähallitus’ activities – anything that is inconsistent with the responsible and ethical principles set out in our Code of Conduct. 

To ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct, we offer a whistleblowing channel through which reports can be submitted, either with the whistle-blower’s name or anonymously. 

It is vital for us that we can intervene in any problems and improve our activities.