Government – ​​Transparency Act

Transparency Act

The Transparency Act is a legal framework that aims to promote openness and transparency in

the activities of businesses.

The Transparency Act applies to businesses that operate in Norway and have a certain economic scale or

significantly impact society. Gorines and Maxi Catering meet 2 of 3 requirements in the legislation that require us to

report under the Transparency Act.

As part of our operations, we have developed guidelines for sustainable business practices. These guidelines

have been adopted at board level and are an expression of our commitment to conducting our business in a manner that takes into account

fundamental human rights and decent working conditions.

Requirements for your own business 

Gorines AS recognizes that our business practices can have a potential negative impact on people, society and the environment.

At the same time, we see our potential to contribute to positive development in the supply chain. Based on this, we have

developed the following principles and requirements for our own operations.

1. Due diligence assessments

Gorines AS shall conduct due diligence assessments for sustainable business practices. This means: conducting its own

risk assessments of negative impacts on people, society and the environment, and stopping, preventing and reducing such

impacts. The measures are monitored and the effect is assessed, and communicated to those affected. Where our activities

cause or contribute to negative impacts on people, society or the environment, we shall stop this activity,

and we will seek to restore the damage. Where the supplier is responsible for the negative impact/damage, the supplier is

also responsible for restoration.

1. Responsible purchasing practices 

Gorines AS considers responsible purchasing practices to be one of our most important tools in our work for sustainable

business practices. Gorines AS will adapt our own purchasing practices so that we strengthen, and do not undermine,

suppliers' ability to deliver on the requirements we set to ensure good conditions for people, society and the environment. We

will strive for long-term supplier relationships with suppliers who show particular willingness and ability to work with positive

development in the supply chain.

   2. Free trade union organization and worker representation

Gorines AS supports the right to free trade union organization and other forms of democratically elected

worker representation. We will involve worker representatives and other relevant stakeholders in our work on

sustainable business practices.

   3. Supplier development and partnerships 

In dialogue with suppliers, we will, if necessary, consider contributing relevant skills development or resources that

enable our suppliers to comply with Gorines AS requirements for conditions in the supply chain. In this way,

we lay the foundation for good cooperation with suppliers who show particular willingness and ability to work with positive development for

people, society and the environment in the supply chain.

   4. Anti-corruption

Gorines AS, including all employees, shall never offer or receive illegal or improper gifts of money or other

compensation to obtain business or private benefits for itself or for customers, agents

or suppliers.

    5. Countries under trade boycott

Gorines AS, including our suppliers and partners, shall avoid trading partners that have activities in

countries that have been imposed a trade boycott by the UN and/or Norwegian authorities.

Requirements for conditions in the supply chain 

We expect our suppliers and partners to work purposefully and systematically to comply with our

supplier guidelines, including principles for sustainable business practices, which cover fundamental

requirements for human rights, labor rights, anti-corruption, animal welfare and the environment. Our suppliers shall:

• Follow supplier guidelines, including principles for sustainable business practices.
• Work actively with due diligence assessments, i.e.: conduct your own risk assessments for negative impacts on
  people, society and the environment, and stop, prevent and reduce such impacts. The measures must be monitored and
  the effect assessed, and communicated to those affected. Where the supplier is responsible for the negative
  impact/damage, the supplier is also responsible for recovery.
• Demonstrate the will and ability to continuously improve for people, society and the environment through collaboration.
• At the request of Gorines AS, they were able to document how they themselves, and any subcontractors,
  work to comply with the guidelines.

If the supplier, after repeated requests, does not demonstrate the willingness or ability to comply with supplier guidelines, the contract may be terminated.

Principles for sustainable business practices (Code of Conduct) 

These principles for sustainable business practices are based on UN and ILO conventions and set minimum,

not maximum, standards. The legislation at the place of production shall be respected. Where national laws and

regulations cover the same subject as these guidelines, the highest standard shall apply.

Through our compliance with the Transparency Act and the implementation of these principles for sustainable

business practices, we seek to ensure the responsible and sustainable operation of our business. Through openness and

transparency, we can contribute to the trust of our stakeholders and contribute to positive social development.

For questions related to our work with the Transparency Act, please contact us by email: post@gorines.no

With kind regards,

Øyvind Svendsen

Managing Director

Gorines AS