Policies
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Solar's environmental policy
Solar’s environmental policy is based on the company’s values, respect, positivity and professionalism, and covers all of its operations.
Sólar has dedicated itself to being a leader in the field of environmental issues, by having a positive impact on the environment and society in decision-making and daily activities. Solar always seeks to keep negative environmental impacts to a minimum, e.g. with the Swan’s environmental certification.
Sólar has dedicated itself to being a leader in the field of environmental issues, by having a positive impact on the environment and society in decision-making and daily activities. Solar always seeks to keep negative environmental impacts to a minimum, e.g. with the Swan’s environmental certification.
Policy objectives
- Sólar will effectively manage the environmental aspects of its operations based on environmental protection and social responsibility.
- Sólar will fulfill all legal requirements related to environmental issues.
- Sólar will enhance the environmental awareness of staff through regular training.
- Sólar will make this policy available to all employees, contractors and suppliers, introduce it to new employees and revise it when necessary.
- Sólar will strive for continuous improvements in environmental matters based on the results of measurements and monitoring. Inaddition, Solar will conduct regular inspections and audits of the company’s environmental management system.
- Sólar will regularly set new environmental goals based on the company’s values and environmental policy.
Solar sees itself as a responsible participant in the circular economy and has respect for the environment. Therefore, Sólar declares that all employees as well as contractors must respect the company's environmental policy in all their work.
This policy takes effect from September 2024.
Sólar's policy on prevention of bullying, harassment and distress in the workplace
Statement and definitions
Sólar ehf declares that all employees have the right to be treated with respect and care. Bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and/or violence have not passed.
- Bullying
Sólar ehf declares that all employees have the right to be treated with respect and care. Bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and/or violence have not passed. - Gender-Based Harassment
Conduct related to the sex of the person subjected to it, is ungrateful to the person and has the purpose or effect of abusing the respect of the person and creating conditions that are threatening, hostile, humiliating, humiliating or offensive to the person. - Sexual Harassment
Any sexual conduct that is in spite of what it is subjected to and has the purpose or effect of abusing the respect of the person concerned, in particular when the conduct leads to threatening, hostile, humiliating, humiliating or abusive situations. The behavior can be verbal, symbolic, and/or physical. - Violence
Any conduct which results in, or could lead to, physical or psychological harm or suffering to the person subjected to it, including the threat thereof, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
The main objective
The objective of the policy and response programme against bullying, sexual and gender-based harassment and violence is to prevent such harassment in the workplace and to ensure that remedies are available should a person feel that he or she has been exposed to such behaviour. The definitions of terms in this policy and the response plan are based on the current Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulation on Action against Bullying, Sexual Harassment, Gender-Based Harassment and Workplace Violence No. 1009/2015.
Rights and Obligations
An employee who has experienced or has knowledge of bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and/or violence in the workplace should inform the supervisor, security guard or human resources manager about it.
All parties have an obligation to act as soon as possible in the event of reports of harassment, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour by staff in the workplace. Any cases received of bullying, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour are investigated and it is the responsibility of management to ensure it. The utmost confidentiality is guaranteed in the handling of cases and data in order to protect the interests of all concerned.
Employees should have the values of Sólar ehf — respect, positivity and professionalism — as a guide in their daily work and show moral responsibility in their dealings with colleagues.
Employees are not allowed to bully, harass or use violence against colleagues.
All staff should be involved in creating a positive work environment that promotes well-being in the workplace and is free from bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and/or violence.
New staff should be introduced to the company's policy and response plan to prevent bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence immediately upon commencement of employment. The policy and response plan are regularly reviewed at staff meetings. Bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence are not tolerated by the company. If a superior becomes aware of bullying, harassment or violence, he or she shall act in accordance with a response plan.
The company will take action against staff who harass, harass or abuse others, e.g. by reprimand or dismissal. If the perpetrator remains on the job, he will be held accountable and supported to abandon his behavior. The sufferer's need for support is assessed and support provided as needed.
If the assessment of the situation leads to the non-occurrence or non-occurrence of bullying, harassment or violence in the workplace, action shall nevertheless be taken in order to eradicate the situation complained of or identified, if the situation still exists, as well as in order to prevent for the situation to come up again.
All parties have an obligation to act as soon as possible in the event of reports of harassment, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour by staff in the workplace. Any cases received of bullying, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour are investigated and it is the responsibility of management to ensure it. The utmost confidentiality is guaranteed in the handling of cases and data in order to protect the interests of all concerned.
Employees should have the values of Sólar ehf — respect, positivity and professionalism — as a guide in their daily work and show moral responsibility in their dealings with colleagues.
Employees are not allowed to bully, harass or use violence against colleagues.
All staff should be involved in creating a positive work environment that promotes well-being in the workplace and is free from bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and/or violence.
New staff should be introduced to the company's policy and response plan to prevent bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence immediately upon commencement of employment. The policy and response plan are regularly reviewed at staff meetings. Bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence are not tolerated by the company. If a superior becomes aware of bullying, harassment or violence, he or she shall act in accordance with a response plan.
The company will take action against staff who harass, harass or abuse others, e.g. by reprimand or dismissal. If the perpetrator remains on the job, he will be held accountable and supported to abandon his behavior. The sufferer's need for support is assessed and support provided as needed.
If the assessment of the situation leads to the non-occurrence or non-occurrence of bullying, harassment or violence in the workplace, action shall nevertheless be taken in order to eradicate the situation complained of or identified, if the situation still exists, as well as in order to prevent for the situation to come up again.
This policy takes effect from April 2023 and was approved by the Commission.
Solar ehf Equality Plan 2023 — 2026
purpose
Sólar ehf employs a diverse group of staff, of different nationalities and backgrounds. The Equality Programme is set out in accordance with the Law on Equal Rights and Equal Status of the Sexes No.150/2020, and other laws and requirements are directed towards equality.
The purpose of the programme is to ensure the equal status and equal rights of the sexes andthose with neutral registration in the National Register, who work within the company regardless of the type of work they perform. Sólar ehf is committed to being a workplace in which all employees are evaluated on their own criteria, regardless of gender, nationality, age, religious opinion or other such.
Sólar ehf will present the program to all employees, as it is important that managers and staff are aware of the importance of equality in all work processes and projects within the company.
The equality program covers all employees of Sólar ehf.Sólar has also established a special equal pay policy.
The purpose of the programme is to ensure the equal status and equal rights of the sexes andthose with neutral registration in the National Register, who work within the company regardless of the type of work they perform. Sólar ehf is committed to being a workplace in which all employees are evaluated on their own criteria, regardless of gender, nationality, age, religious opinion or other such.
Sólar ehf will present the program to all employees, as it is important that managers and staff are aware of the importance of equality in all work processes and projects within the company.
The equality program covers all employees of Sólar ehf.Sólar has also established a special equal pay policy.
Aim
Solar emphasizes the equal right of gender to salaries, positions, jobs and participation in committees and functions among all professions of Sólar. Furthermore, the employees of the company shall enjoy the same opportunities, rights and working conditions regardless of race, nationality, religion or other factors. Solar received equal pay certification in 2020 and has maintained it since under Article 7 of Act No. 150/2020. Every year a maintenance certification will be carried out and every third year a recertification will be carried out.
The following are the goals of the Sun
- Staff shall enjoy equal pay and remuneration for work of equal value, irrespective of gender.
- A vacancy for application shall be open to all, regardless of gender.
- It is emphasized that vocational training and retraining are available to all staff, regardless of gender.
- It is emphasized that staff can coordinate working hours and family life as much as possible.
- Staff should be facilitated to return to work after maternity and parental leave or leave from work due to urgent family circumstances.
- Bullying, gender-based violence, gender-based harassment and sexual harassment have not passed in the workplace.
Code of Ethics of the Sun
Sólar's Code of Ethics contains general standards of good and responsible practice for all those who work for the company, act on its behalf or on its behalf. We adhere to this code of conduct in our work, in our dealings with customers, suppliers as well as other stakeholders. Sólar's employees shall be guided by the values of the company in all their activities, in their interactions with each other, towards customers and other partners. The values of the Sun are: RESPECT, POSITIVITYand PROFESSIONAL.
The objective of this Code of Ethics is to create a framework for our work and to give guidance on how we do our work for the company, how we manage our relationships between and with partners. Then the rules are intended to ensure integrity and promote compliance with the rules of practice we set ourselves and with the laws and regulations of society.
Community
We want to be involved in building the community in which we work and enjoy respect. Respect benefits us through our actions inside and outside the company, adhering to the rules of the game of the community and by doing our jobs with integrity, fairness and fairness. We are determined not to allow unfair business practices to continue, but this includes, among other things, reporting an intended violation to legal entities and participate in actions that contribute to the fight against fraud, corruption and illegal activities.
Equality and respect
Equality and human rights are always at the heart of our work. We show tolerance and take into account different points of view. We promote transparency through our working methods, through positive communication and thus ensure a strong team spirit.
Security
We can always be as safe as possible in our work, informing and educating employees and partners about the safety requirements that apply and should be adhered to. This is how we adhere to safety rules in all areas.
The customer
We nurture good relationships with our customers, listen to their needs
We work hard to earn our trust. We invest
in processing comments and suggestions, we strive to learn
of them and we respond promptly. We show integrity in our dealings with
customers so that both benefits are guaranteed. We do not offer valuables, gifts or anything else that could be interpreted as an attempt to influence
decision-making and promote undue benefits.
We work hard to earn our trust. We invest
in processing comments and suggestions, we strive to learn
of them and we respond promptly. We show integrity in our dealings with
customers so that both benefits are guaranteed. We do not offer valuables, gifts or anything else that could be interpreted as an attempt to influence
decision-making and promote undue benefits.
Partners
We have respect and integrity as a guide in our dealings with partners and other stakeholders. We insist that the activities of the partners are in line with the established laws and regulations of the community and in line with normal and healthy business practices. We obtain sufficient information about partners to ensure that we are not guilty of unfair business practices or human rights violations.
The workplace
It is the responsibility of all Sólar employees to promote good team spirit and team spirit, we care about our colleagues, customers and other partners. We show each other fairness and respect. We are tolerant and take into account different perspectives and allow each person's talents to be enjoyed for the purpose of promoting job satisfaction and building positively under our community.
Confidentiality
We may at all times be in the strictest confidence and are bound by a duty of confidentiality regarding anything we become aware of in our work relating to our business matters, relating to matters of concern to our customers and other partners. We do not use such information for our own benefit and do not disclose confidential information, unless there is an obligation to provide such information in accordance with the law. However, the obligation of confidentiality and confidentiality remains waived.
Reputation
The reputation of the Sun is one of our most valuable assets. We must preserve and enhance our reputation in order to win the trust of society and to create a good workplace. We do this best by respecting and adhering to the company's code of conduct in all respects.
Published in Reykjavik, January 2018.
