Human rights

Statkraft supports and respects, within its sphere of influence, the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights, and ensures that it is not complicit in human rights abuses.

Companies and human rights

Human rights are a set of obligations directed at states, not companies. However, we now know that companies can play a crucial role to play in the protection of human rights.

A number of human rights are relevant to Statkraft, for example internationally recognised labour rights, -including the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour, the effective abolition of child labour, and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation - gender equality and non-discrimination as well as health and safety for all employees and others involved in Statkraft's activities.

Follow-up of human rights in Statkraft

Statkraft greatly emphasises the effects our activities have for society. Potential effects are therefore assessed for all projects to avoid or reduce negative consequences. Statkraft's commitment to contribute to respect and support human rights is described in Statkraft's Code of conduct and other governing documents.