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  • Overall approach
    7/12
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      3/4
      Zero deforestation/Deforestation-free commitment or, for timber, pulp & paper companies only, commitment to well implemented harvest and no deforestation of HCV & HCS areas
      3/4
      "Orkla is committed to preserving rainforests and other natural forests with high conservation value, and will work systematically and purposefully to ensure that our products (palm oil, soy, cocoa, cardboard and paper packaging) do not contribute to deforestation. With regard to our purchasing of agricultural raw materials cultivated in tropical regions and other at-risk areas, we aim, at the latest by 2020, to be able to document that the raw materials are produced sustainably without causing deforestation."
      Open source document
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      1/1
      Yes
      1/1
      "Orkla has signed the New York Declaration on Forests and report the progress of our work through the CDP. In 2016, Orkla’s deforestation engagement received a high score in “Forest 500”, an assessment made by The Global Canopy Programme."
      Open source document
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Yes
      1/1
      "Forests are important for the Earth’s climate, and provide a livelihood for millions of people. The forests are also home to around 80% of the planet’s animal and plant species. Conservation of natural forests, especially tropical rainforests, is therefore crucial to limiting global warming, preserving natural diversity and safeguarding the rights of indigenous peoples. The combination of population growth, the desire for economic development and unsustainable agricultural methods is putting heavy pressure on Earth’s forest resources. Every year, vast forest areas disappear, often with significant negative consequences for local communities and indigenous peoples. The conversion of forest to production of agricultural commodities and paper represents a substantial proportion of global deforestation."
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      1/1
      Yes
      1/1
      Does the company recognise the risk as financial, operational, competition, reputational, or other? Please detail.: operational, reputational, financial 
      "Business and industry have a responsibility for helping to solve the global challenges posed by climate change, raw material availability and consumer health, in addition to which these challenges give rise to commercial risk and opportunities. Orkla wishes to contribute to sustainable development by offering products that promote a healthy, sustainable lifestyle, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster sustainable business practices in every part of the value chain. Sustainability work is pivotal to Orkla’s ability to create growth, trust and competitive operations. Orkla has adopted general sustainability targets up to 2025 that apply to the entire Group and cover the following main topics: nutrition and wellness, safe products, sustainable sourcing, environmental engagement and care for people and society"
      Open source document
    • High-level management of deforestion
      1/1
      Yes
      1/1
      "The CEO of each Orkla company is responsible for implementing the Group’s directive on corporate responsibility 37 Board of Directors’ report and drawing up action plans for sustainability work based on Orkla’s sustainability targets up to 2025. [....] Orkla’s Board of Directors monitors the Group’s efforts by means of an annual assessment of progress in sustainability work, quarterly reviews of changes in key EHS indicators and ongoing discussion of individual matters considered to be of material importance for Orkla’s operations. Orkla’s Group Director for Corporate Communications and Corporate Affairs has administrative responsibility for Orkla’s corporate responsibility work, and determines which matters are to be submitted to the Board of Directors. The Board also discusses Orkla’s annual sustainability reporting."
      Open source document
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
      Yes, for all commodities
      0/0
      Which commodities does the committee focus on?: Palm oil; Soy; Pulp & Paper

      Does it disclose the percentage of pay at risk?: 15 – to 35% of salary depending on performance
      "Participants will be nominated to participate in the share option programme in 2020 subject to the approval of the President and CEO, and the number of nominees will be approximately the same as in 2019, i.e. around 90 central management staff and key personnel. It is also proposed that the group be expanded by 10 – 15 younger talents. Nomination will not be automatic, so being nominated one year does not necessarily mean that the person will be nominated in subsequent years.Options will be awarded partly on the basis of position (estimated option value equivalent to 15% of basic salary), partly on the basis of a discretionary assessment of performance in relation to predefined long-term targets (estimated option value equivalent to a maximum of 15% of basic salary), and a discretionary assessment of achievement of sustainability-related targets (estimated option value equivalent to a maximum of 5% of basic salary). Sustainability related targets will be set and evaluated by the Board of Directors. On this basis, the outcome for participants will be an option value in the range 15 – to 35% of salary depending on performance. The option value will be calculated according to the Black-Scholes model"
      Open source document
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/2
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/2
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
      Yes
      0/0
      What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2040

      Type of climate target: Other or unclear
      "Orkla has developed Group targets for sustainability for 2025, which include several climate-related and environmental targets. 63% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from own operations (77% reduction by 2040)1,2 29% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain, outside own operations (75% reduction by 2040)"
      Open source document
  • Commodity score
    43/88
    • Palm oil
      51/88
      • Commitment Strength
        16/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          6/8
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
            "All palm oil sourced by Orkla shall be produced in accordance with the following principles:No tropical deforestation:Rainforests shall be preservedForest areas of high carbon value and high conservation value shall be protectedFarms and plantations shall comply with local laws and strict criteria for sustainable production... We will support the work of the RSPO and increase the uptake of RSPO-certified oil. We will also actively engage in dialogue with suppliers and other relevant stakeholders to promote best practice and report on progress in a transparent manner."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            "All palm oil sourced by Orkla shall be produced in accordance with the following principles:No tropical deforestation:Rainforests shall be preservedForest areas of high carbon value and high conservation value shall be protectedFarms and plantations shall comply with local laws and strict criteria for sustainable production... We will support the work of the RSPO and increase the uptake of RSPO-certified oil. We will also actively engage in dialogue with suppliers and other relevant stakeholders to promote best practice and report on progress in a transparent manner."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "All palm oil sourced by Orkla shall be produced in accordance with the following principles:No tropical deforestation:Rainforests shall be preservedForest areas of high carbon value and high conservation value shall be protectedFarms and plantations shall comply with local laws and strict criteria for sustainable production... We will support the work of the RSPO and increase the uptake of RSPO-certified oil. We will also actively engage in dialogue with suppliers and other relevant stakeholders to promote best practice and report on progress in a transparent manner."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "All palm oil sourced by Orkla shall be produced in accordance with the following principles:No tropical deforestation:Rainforests shall be preservedForest areas of high carbon value and high conservation value shall be protectedFarms and plantations shall comply with local laws and strict criteria for sustainable production... We will support the work of the RSPO and increase the uptake of RSPO-certified oil. We will also actively engage in dialogue with suppliers and other relevant stakeholders to promote best practice and report on progress in a transparent manner.""
            Open source document
        • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
          5/5
          • Commitment details
            Yes
            3/3
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes
            3/3
            Type of commitment: HCS; Peat
            "Since 2008, the Orkla companies have taken significant steps to reduce their use of palm oil and support the certification initiatives organized by the multi-stakeholder organization Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). To achieve sustainable production of palm oil, it is necessary to solve complex environmental, social and governance challenges that require the collective efforts of producers, traders, buyers and governments. In 2015, Orkla joined the RSPO as a Group member because we see the RSPO as an important initiative which brings together industry, civil society and local governments in a joint effort to make sustainable production the norm for the palm oil sector...All palm oil sourced by Orkla shall be produced in accordance with the following principles...No tropical deforestation: Rainforests shall be preserved, Forest areas of high carbon value and high conservation value shall be protectedFarms and plantations shall comply with local laws and strict criteria for sustainable production, Protection of peat land: Peat lands shall not be used for the cultivation of palm oil...When purchasing palm oil, palm kernel oil, or derivatives from palm oil or palm kernel oil, we will require our suppliers to meet the following standards:The supplier must not be involved in the clearing of tropical rainforest in connection with its own or its subcontractors’ activities. Forest areas that have a high conservation value and that bind large amounts of carbon, must be protected. In connection with production in tropical regions, we want our suppliers to apply the definitions of “High Conservation Value” and “High Carbon Stock” as their basis for assessing which parts of the rainforest should be conserved."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            "Since 2008, the Orkla companies have taken significant steps to reduce their use of palm oil and support the certification initiatives organized by the multi-stakeholder organization Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). To achieve sustainable production of palm oil, it is necessary to solve complex environmental, social and governance challenges that require the collective efforts of producers, traders, buyers and governments. In 2015, Orkla joined the RSPO as a Group member because we see the RSPO as an important initiative which brings together industry, civil society and local governments in a joint effort to make sustainable production the norm for the palm oil sector...All palm oil sourced by Orkla shall be produced in accordance with the following principles...No tropical deforestation: Rainforests shall be preserved, Forest areas of high carbon value and high conservation value shall be protectedFarms and plantations shall comply with local laws and strict criteria for sustainable production, Protection of peat land: Peat lands shall not be used for the cultivation of palm oil...When purchasing palm oil, palm kernel oil, or derivatives from palm oil or palm kernel oil, we will require our suppliers to meet the following standards:The supplier must not be involved in the clearing of tropical rainforest in connection with its own or its subcontractors’ activities. Forest areas that have a high conservation value and that bind large amounts of carbon, must be protected. In connection with production in tropical regions, we want our suppliers to apply the definitions of “High Conservation Value” and “High Carbon Stock” as their basis for assessing which parts of the rainforest should be conserved."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "Since 2008, the Orkla companies have taken significant steps to reduce their use of palm oil and support the certification initiatives organized by the multi-stakeholder organization Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). To achieve sustainable production of palm oil, it is necessary to solve complex environmental, social and governance challenges that require the collective efforts of producers, traders, buyers and governments. In 2015, Orkla joined the RSPO as a Group member because we see the RSPO as an important initiative which brings together industry, civil society and local governments in a joint effort to make sustainable production the norm for the palm oil sector...All palm oil sourced by Orkla shall be produced in accordance with the following principles...No tropical deforestation: Rainforests shall be preserved, Forest areas of high carbon value and high conservation value shall be protectedFarms and plantations shall comply with local laws and strict criteria for sustainable production, Protection of peat land: Peat lands shall not be used for the cultivation of palm oil...When purchasing palm oil, palm kernel oil, or derivatives from palm oil or palm kernel oil, we will require our suppliers to meet the following standards:The supplier must not be involved in the clearing of tropical rainforest in connection with its own or its subcontractors’ activities. Forest areas that have a high conservation value and that bind large amounts of carbon, must be protected. In connection with production in tropical regions, we want our suppliers to apply the definitions of “High Conservation Value” and “High Carbon Stock” as their basis for assessing which parts of the rainforest should be conserved."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "Since 2008, the Orkla companies have taken significant steps to reduce their use of palm oil and support the certification initiatives organized by the multi-stakeholder organization Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). To achieve sustainable production of palm oil, it is necessary to solve complex environmental, social and governance challenges that require the collective efforts of producers, traders, buyers and governments. In 2015, Orkla joined the RSPO as a Group member because we see the RSPO as an important initiative which brings together industry, civil society and local governments in a joint effort to make sustainable production the norm for the palm oil sector...All palm oil sourced by Orkla shall be produced in accordance with the following principles...No tropical deforestation: Rainforests shall be preserved, Forest areas of high carbon value and high conservation value shall be protectedFarms and plantations shall comply with local laws and strict criteria for sustainable production, Protection of peat land: Peat lands shall not be used for the cultivation of palm oil...When purchasing palm oil, palm kernel oil, or derivatives from palm oil or palm kernel oil, we will require our suppliers to meet the following standards:The supplier must not be involved in the clearing of tropical rainforest in connection with its own or its subcontractors’ activities. Forest areas that have a high conservation value and that bind large amounts of carbon, must be protected. In connection with production in tropical regions, we want our suppliers to apply the definitions of “High Conservation Value” and “High Carbon Stock” as their basis for assessing which parts of the rainforest should be conserved."
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          4/6
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, no compliance check
            2/4
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, no compliance check
            2/4
            "Orkla companies make active efforts to ensure that the palm oil they use is traceable and sustainably produced. Orkla uses the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification programme to reduce the risk of deforestation and other undesirable practices...Main countries of origin...Indonesia...Malaysia"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            "Orkla companies make active efforts to ensure that the palm oil they use is traceable and sustainably produced. Orkla uses the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification programme to reduce the risk of deforestation and other undesirable practices...Main countries of origin...Indonesia...Malaysia"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "Orkla companies make active efforts to ensure that the palm oil they use is traceable and sustainably produced. Orkla uses the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification programme to reduce the risk of deforestation and other undesirable practices...Main countries of origin...Indonesia...Malaysia"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.3
      • Social Considerations
        11/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage; Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
          "Respect for human and workers’ rights:The interests and rights of local communities affected by palm oil cultivation shall be protected in accordance with local and international law, such as ILO Convention 169 and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples... When purchasing palm oil, palm kernel oil, or derivatives from palm oil or palm kernel oil, we will require our suppliers to meet the following standards:The supplier must comply with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct. This code of conduct describes our expectations with regard to responsible operations, and covers important topics such as child labour, forced labour, unionisation, discrimination, living wages, occupational health and safety, regulated working hours, contractual working conditions, environmental systems, emissions, handling of hazardous chemicals, water consumption and corruption."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/4
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/4
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/4
          "There shall be no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion or termination of work based on ethnic background, religion, caste, age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          2/2
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          2/2
          Type of harm covered: Social harm
          "The supplier must put in place procedures for resolving any conflicts that may arise with indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities to ensure a balanced, transparent process." 
          Open source document
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          "The supplier must respect the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities, including their traditional land rights. If the supplier or its subcontractors wish to establish agricultural operations on land owned by other persons, they must obtain the latter’s free, prior and informed consent for such operations in advance. "
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          0/0
          "The supplier must respect the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities, including their traditional land rights. If the supplier or its subcontractors wish to establish agricultural operations on land owned by other persons, they must obtain the latter’s free and informed consent for such operations in advance.The supplier must put in place procedures for resolving any conflicts that may arise with indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities to ensure a balanced, transparent process."
          Open source document
      • Reporting and Implementation
        24/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          2/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, for all commodity exposure
            1.7/1.7
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, for all commodity exposure
            1.7/1.7
            In their 2020 RSPO report, Orkla report 67,100.0 tons of palm oil, of which 63,722 tons is RSPO certified. 
            Open source document
          • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes, for all commodity exposure
            1.7/1.7
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes, for all commodity exposure
            1.7/1.7
            In the 2020 Sustainability report, Orkla report "Share of certified palm oil and palm kernel oil of total volume purchased - RSPO SG = 31% RSPO MB = 36% RSPO Credits = 27%"
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.7
        • Reporting is independently verified
          1/1
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO

            Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Certification scheme
            In their 2020 RSPO report, Orkla report 67,100.0 tons of palm oil, of which 63,722 tons is RSPO certified. 
            Open source document
          • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO

            Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO
            In the 2020 Sustainability report, Orkla report "Share of certified palm oil and palm kernel oil of total volume purchased - RSPO SG = 31% RSPO MB = 36% RSPO Credits = 27%"
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/2
          Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          Yes, encouraged
          0/2
          "Some Orkla companies manufacture products on behalf of other companies. We will invite these customers to join us in our efforts to secure a sustainable palm oil supply chain."
          Open source document
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          Risk assessments for forest risk
          Yes
          2/2
          How frequently are assessments conducted?: not specified

          For what percentage of material produced or sourced by the company has forest risk been assessed?: 0 not specified
          "The supplier must not be involved in the clearing of tropical rainforest or other high conservation value forest in connection with its own or its subcontractors’ activities. Forest areas that have a high conservation value and that bind large amounts of carbon must be protected. In connection with production in tropical regions, we want our suppliers to apply the definitions of “High Conservation Value” and “High Carbon Stock” as their basis for assessing which parts of the rainforest should be conserved."
          Open source document
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "In addition to adherence to this CoC, Orkla expects all suppliers to comply with applicable national and international laws and standards.Orkla will primarily use the latest version of SMETA*** as the auditing standard when assessing compliance with this CoC."
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No 

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: External company: "The whistleblowing service is provided by an external partner WhistleB, Whistleblowing Centre, to ensure anonymity."
          "In addition, employees can report to Orkla’s whistle-blowing channel, which is a multi-lingual web service, available 24/7 and offers the possibility of filing a report anonymously: https://report.whistleb.com/en/orkla." Portal open and accessible to anyone. 
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          2/2
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          2/2
          Total/partial volume reported: 67,100.0 tons of palm oil
          In their 2020 RSPO report, Orkla report 67,100.0 tons of palm oil, of which 63,722 tons is RSPO certified. 
          Open source document
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          80-99%
          4/6
          Report verified volumes of commodity
          80-99%
          4/6
          What third-party verification is used?: RSPO

          What is the compliant volume?: 63,722 tons

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 95%

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: 3,367 tons

          What is the certified volume?: 63,722 tons
          In their 2020 RSPO report, Orkla report 67,100.0 tons of palm oil, of which 63,722 tons is RSPO certified. 
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          "Orkla will primarily use the latest version of SMETA*** as the auditing standard when assessing compliance with this CoC." - Orkla's labor rights commitments are detailed in the CoC
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified 

          Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems
          "We will select suppliers who share our ambitions, and who commit to complying with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct in general and the requirement of zero deforestation in particular. We will engage in an ongoing dialogue with our suppliers regarding challenges that may arise and the progress made towards our objectives, and will give priority to monitoring the suppliers to which the greatest risk is attached."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non-conformance

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Engage in dialogue
          "We will select suppliers who share our ambitions, and who commit to complying with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct in general and the requirement of zero deforestation in particular. We will engage in an ongoing dialogue with our suppliers regarding challenges that may arise and the progress made towards our objectives, and will give priority to monitoring the suppliers to which the greatest risk is attached. If we discover non-conformances between a supplier’s practices and our standards, we will give the supplier a reasonable period of time to change its practices. If the supplier cannot document improvement at the end of the agreed period, Orkla will consider changing suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper
      37/88
      • Commitment Strength
        12/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          6/8
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            4/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: FSC
            "Orkla’s activities potentially impact on forests through some of the raw materials that we purchase. This applies in particular to palm oil, soy, cocoa, cardboard and paper packaging. We seek to promote sustainable development, and have set a goal for ourselves to ensure that the most important raw materials and packaging that we buy are produced in a sustainable manner by 2020. As part of this work, we will make sure that the production of these raw materials does not contribute to deforestation... All important agricultural raw materials used in Orkla products and cardboard and paper packaging are to be produced sustainably without deforestation in accordance with the requirements defined in this policy."; "To ensure that we use sustainable raw materials, we continue to work closely with suppliers and certification organisations such as ... FSC." 
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            What is the rationale for any exclusions?: https://www.orkla.com/sustainability/procedures-and-policies/orklas-zero-deforestation-policy/; https://annualreport2018.orkla.com/assets/orkla/pdfs/2018/en/Orkla%20Annual%20Report%202018_EN_WEB.pdf
            "Orkla’s activities potentially impact on forests through some of the raw materials that we purchase. This applies in particular to palm oil, soy, cocoa, cardboard and paper packaging. We seek to promote sustainable development, and have set a goal for ourselves to ensure that the most important raw materials and packaging that we buy are produced in a sustainable manner by 2020. As part of this work, we will make sure that the production of these raw materials does not contribute to deforestation... All important agricultural raw materials used in Orkla products and cardboard and paper packaging are to be produced sustainably without deforestation in accordance with the requirements defined in this policy."; "To ensure that we use sustainable raw materials, we continue to work closely with suppliers and certification organisations such as ... FSC." 
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "Orkla’s activities potentially impact on forests through some of the raw materials that we purchase. This applies in particular to palm oil, soy, cocoa, cardboard and paper packaging. We seek to promote sustainable development, and have set a goal for ourselves to ensure that the most important raw materials and packaging that we buy are produced in a sustainable manner by 2020. As part of this work, we will make sure that the production of these raw materials does not contribute to deforestation... All important agricultural raw materials used in Orkla products and cardboard and paper packaging are to be produced sustainably without deforestation in accordance with the requirements defined in this policy."; "To ensure that we use sustainable raw materials, we continue to work closely with suppliers and certification organisations such as ... FSC." 
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "Orkla’s activities potentially impact on forests through some of the raw materials that we purchase. This applies in particular to palm oil, soy, cocoa, cardboard and paper packaging. We seek to promote sustainable development, and have set a goal for ourselves to ensure that the most important raw materials and packaging that we buy are produced in a sustainable manner by 2020. As part of this work, we will make sure that the production of these raw materials does not contribute to deforestation... All important agricultural raw materials used in Orkla products and cardboard and paper packaging are to be produced sustainably without deforestation in accordance with the requirements defined in this policy."; "To ensure that we use sustainable raw materials, we continue to work closely with suppliers and certification organisations such as ... FSC." 
            Open source document
            Open source document
        • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
          5/5
          • Commitment details
            Yes
            3/3
            Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes
            3/3
            Type of commitment: Recycled content; Reduction of material inputs
            "Orkla's 2025 sustainability targets...75% packaging made of recycled materials...By launching new packaging solutions and participating in external collaboration, Orkla took new steps in 2020 on the road towards circular value chains for plastic and other packaging. In 2020, 95 per cent of Orkla’s packaging was recyclable and 47 per cent was based on recycled materials"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            1.3/1.3
            "Orkla's 2025 sustainability targets...75% packaging made of recycled materials...By launching new packaging solutions and participating in external collaboration, Orkla took new steps in 2020 on the road towards circular value chains for plastic and other packaging. In 2020, 95 per cent of Orkla’s packaging was recyclable and 47 per cent was based on recycled materials"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "Orkla's 2025 sustainability targets...75% packaging made of recycled materials...By launching new packaging solutions and participating in external collaboration, Orkla took new steps in 2020 on the road towards circular value chains for plastic and other packaging. In 2020, 95 per cent of Orkla’s packaging was recyclable and 47 per cent was based on recycled materials"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "Orkla's 2025 sustainability targets...75% packaging made of recycled materials...By launching new packaging solutions and participating in external collaboration, Orkla took new steps in 2020 on the road towards circular value chains for plastic and other packaging. In 2020, 95 per cent of Orkla’s packaging was recyclable and 47 per cent was based on recycled materials"
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/6
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/0.7
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.3
      • Social Considerations
        11/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "Respect for human and workers’ rights:The interests and rights of local communities affected by palm oil cultivation shall be protected in accordance with local and international law, such as ILO Convention 169 and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples... When purchasing palm oil, palm kernel oil, or derivatives from palm oil or palm kernel oil, we will require our suppliers to meet the following standards:The supplier must comply with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct. This code of conduct describes our expectations with regard to responsible operations, and covers important topics such as child labour, forced labour, unionisation, discrimination, living wages, occupational health and safety, regulated working hours, contractual working conditions, environmental systems, emissions, handling of hazardous chemicals, water consumption and corruption."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/4
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/4
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/4
          "There shall be no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion or termination of work based on ethnic background, religion, caste, age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          2/2
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          2/2
          Type of harm covered: Social harm; Environmental harm
          "The supplier must put in place procedures for resolving any conflicts that may arise with indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities to ensure a balanced, transparent process."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          "The supplier must respect the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities, including their traditional land rights. If the supplier or its subcontractors wish to establish agricultural operations on land owned by other persons, they must obtain the latter’s free and informed consent for such operations in advance."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          0/0
          "The supplier must put in place procedures for resolving any conflicts that may arise with indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities to ensure a balanced, transparent process."
          Open source document
      • Reporting and Implementation
        15/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
            0.8/1.7
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
            0.8/1.7
            In their 2020 Sustainability report Orkla state that their subsidiary: "In 2020, Orkla Eesti introduced cardboard cups for pick-and-mix sweets in their chocolate stores, and replaced plastic lids with a more sustainable alternative. From 2021, the cups will also be produced from FSC-certified cardboard with a protective BioPBS coating. These cups will be completely compostable under natural conditions and recyclable in the paper waste flow. As part of the same project, all plastic bags were replaced with FSC-certified paper bags in Orkla Eesti’s chocolate stores." 
            Open source document
          • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes, for all commodity exposure
            1.7/1.7
            Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes, for all commodity exposure
            1.7/1.7
            "Orkla's 2025 sustainability targets...75% packaging made of recycled materials...By launching new packaging solutions and participating in external collaboration, Orkla took new steps in 2020 on the road towards circular value chains for plastic and other packaging. In 2020, 95 per cent of Orkla’s packaging was recyclable and 47 per cent was based on recycled materials"
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.7
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/1
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: Certification scheme
            "In 2020, Orkla Eesti introduced cardboard cups for pick-and-mix sweets in their chocolate stores, and replaced plastic lids with a more sustainable alternative. From 2021, the cups will also be produced from FSC-certified cardboard with a protective BioPBS coating. These cups will be completely compostable under natural conditions and recyclable in the paper waste flow. As part of the same project, all plastic bags were replaced with FSC-certified paper bags in Orkla Eesti’s chocolate stores."
            Open source document
          • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          Collaborative actions
          Yes
          2/2
          What initiatives does the company participate in?: not specified

          What is the nature of that participation?: Attending & contributing to meetings
          "In 2020, Orkla engaged actively in dialogue and cooperation with other companies, organisations, research communities and government authorities. The topics covered a broad range of issues, from problems 134 CARE FOR PEOPLE AND SOCIETY relating to the pandemic, sustainable food production, farming in the future, circular business models and climate impact labelling to dialogue on increasing the collection, sorting and recycling of plastic packaging and developing future-oriented packaging. Orkla has also continued its dialogue with authorities and politicians at local and national level and in the EU on industrial policy framework conditions and other matters related to the Group’s operations." 
          Open source document
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "In addition to adherence to this CoC, Orkla expects all suppliers to comply with applicable national and international laws and standards.Orkla will primarily use the latest version of SMETA*** as the auditing standard when assessing compliance with this CoC."
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: External company: "The whistleblowing service is provided by an external partner WhistleB, Whistleblowing Centre, to ensure anonymity."

          Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
          "In addition, employees can report to Orkla’s whistle-blowing channel, which is a multi-lingual web service, available 24/7 and offers the possibility of filing a report anonymously: https://report.whistleb.com/en/orkla." Portal open and accessible to anyone. 
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          No disclosure
          0/6
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified 

          Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems
          "We will select suppliers who share our ambitions, and who commit to complying with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct in general and the requirement of zero deforestation in particular. We will engage in an ongoing dialogue with our suppliers regarding challenges that may arise and the progress made towards our objectives, and will give priority to monitoring the suppliers to which the greatest risk is attached."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Engage in dialogue

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non-conformance
          "We will select suppliers who share our ambitions, and who commit to complying with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct in general and the requirement of zero deforestation in particular. We will engage in an ongoing dialogue with our suppliers regarding challenges that may arise and the progress made towards our objectives, and will give priority to monitoring the suppliers to which the greatest risk is attached. If we discover non-conformances between a supplier’s practices and our standards, we will give the supplier a reasonable period of time to change its practices. If the supplier cannot document improvement at the end of the agreed period, Orkla will consider changing suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Soy
      41/88
      • Commitment Strength
        13/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          8/11
          • Commitment details
            Zero-gross deforestation
            5.3/8
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Zero-gross deforestation
            5.3/8
            (For downstream soy companies only) Does the company commitment also explicitly apply to hidden/indirect soy?: No
            "Orkla’s activities potentially impact on forests through some of the raw materials that we purchase. This applies in particular to palm oil, soy, cocoa, cardboard and paper packaging. We seek to promote sustainable development, and have set a goal for ourselves to ensure that the most important raw materials and packaging that we buy are produced in a sustainable manner by 2020. As part of this work, we will make sure that the production of these raw materials does not contribute to deforestation. By deforestation we mean the conversion of natural forest into farmland or for other purposes. In assessing which forests should be conserved, due consideration must be taken of both biological diversity and carbon binding."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            "Orkla’s activities potentially impact on forests through some of the raw materials that we purchase. This applies in particular to palm oil, soy, cocoa, cardboard and paper packaging. We seek to promote sustainable development, and have set a goal for ourselves to ensure that the most important raw materials and packaging that we buy are produced in a sustainable manner by 2020. As part of this work, we will make sure that the production of these raw materials does not contribute to deforestation. By deforestation we mean the conversion of natural forest into farmland or for other purposes. In assessing which forests should be conserved, due consideration must be taken of both biological diversity and carbon binding."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            "Orkla’s activities potentially impact on forests through some of the raw materials that we purchase. This applies in particular to palm oil, soy, cocoa, cardboard and paper packaging. We seek to promote sustainable development, and have set a goal for ourselves to ensure that the most important raw materials and packaging that we buy are produced in a sustainable manner by 2020. As part of this work, we will make sure that the production of these raw materials does not contribute to deforestation. By deforestation we mean the conversion of natural forest into farmland or for other purposes. In assessing which forests should be conserved, due consideration must be taken of both biological diversity and carbon binding."
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          6/9
          • Commitment details
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, no compliance check
            2.7/5.3
            Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            Downstream company, traces to First Importer, no compliance check
            2.7/5.3
            In their 2020 report Orkla trace soy back to country of origin: "Main countries of origin • USA • Canada • Serbia • France • Belgium • The Netherlands • Sweden • Estonia • Latvia • Lithuania • Denmark" 
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            Yes
            2/2
            In their 2020 report Orkla trace soy back to country of origin: "Main countries of origin • USA • Canada • Serbia • France • Belgium • The Netherlands • Sweden • Estonia • Latvia • Lithuania • Denmark" 
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            1/1
            In their 2020 report Orkla trace soy back to country of origin: "Main countries of origin • USA • Canada • Serbia • France • Belgium • The Netherlands • Sweden • Estonia • Latvia • Lithuania • Denmark" 
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.5/0.5
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.5/0.5
            In their 2020 report Orkla trace soy back to country of origin: "Main countries of origin • USA • Canada • Serbia • France • Belgium • The Netherlands • Sweden • Estonia • Latvia • Lithuania • Denmark" 
            Open source document
      • Social Considerations
        11/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Other workers' rights commitments: Living wage; Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces

          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
          "Respect for human and workers’ rights:The interests and rights of local communities affected by palm oil cultivation shall be protected in accordance with local and international law, such as ILO Convention 169 and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples... When purchasing palm oil, palm kernel oil, or derivatives from palm oil or palm kernel oil, we will require our suppliers to meet the following standards:The supplier must comply with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct. This code of conduct describes our expectations with regard to responsible operations, and covers important topics such as child labour, forced labour, unionisation, discrimination, living wages, occupational health and safety, regulated working hours, contractual working conditions, environmental systems, emissions, handling of hazardous chemicals, water consumption and corruption."
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/4
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/4
          Gender equality in the supply chain
          Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
          1/4
          "There shall be no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion or termination of work based on ethnic background, religion, caste, age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation"
          Open source document
        • Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          2/2
          Commitment to remediation
          Yes
          2/2
          Type of harm covered: Social harm; Environmental harm
          "The supplier must put in place procedures for resolving any conflicts that may arise with indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities to ensure a balanced, transparent process."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          Yes, the company commits to securing FPIC prior to acquiring new interests, developments, or expansions
          4/4
          "The supplier must respect the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities, including their traditional land rights. If the supplier or its subcontractors wish to establish agricultural operations on land owned by other persons, they must obtain the latter’s free and informed consent for such operations in advance."
          Open source document
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          Yes
          0/0
          "The supplier must respect the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities, including their traditional land rights. If the supplier or its subcontractors wish to establish agricultural operations on land owned by other persons, they must obtain the latter’s free and informed consent for such operations in advance.The supplier must put in place procedures for resolving any conflicts that may arise with indigenous peoples and local communities affected by its activities to ensure a balanced, transparent process."
          Open source document
      • Reporting and Implementation
        15/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/3
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/2.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/2.5
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.5
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          "In addition to adherence to this CoC, Orkla expects all suppliers to comply with applicable national and international laws and standards.Orkla will primarily use the latest version of SMETA*** as the auditing standard when assessing compliance with this CoC."
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: External company: "The whistleblowing service is provided by an external partner WhistleB, Whistleblowing Centre, to ensure anonymity."

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
          "In addition, employees can report to Orkla’s whistle-blowing channel, which is a multi-lingual web service, available 24/7 and offers the possibility of filing a report anonymously: https://report.whistleb.com/en/orkla." Portal open and accessible to anyone. 
          Open source document
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          1-49%
          2/6
          Report verified volumes of commodity
          1-49%
          2/6
          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 0 not specified

          What is the certified volume?: 11%

          What is the compliant volume?: 0 not specified

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: 0 not specified

          What third-party verification is used?: not specified
          "The companies work purposefully to ensure that all soya is certified, and in 2020 11per cent of soya was certified. The decrease since 2019 is due to higher data quality and stricter internal criteria for determining which certification programmes to use. This has prompted a change in certification programme for large parts of the sourced volumes. Unfortunately, this process is taking some time, which affected results in 2020. Orkla has a good plan for 2021, and has already switched to sourcing soya with the right level of certification, thereby ensuring better results in next year’s reporting"
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          "Orkla will primarily use the latest version of SMETA*** as the auditing standard when assessing compliance with this CoC." - Orkla's labor rights commitments are detailed in the CoC
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          Yes, report direct suppliers
          2/4
          From what country(ies) does the company source material?: "Main countries of origin• USA• Canada• Serbia• France• Belgium• The Netherlands• Sweden• Estonia• Latvia• Lithuania• Denmark"
          Orkla reports the countries in which they source their soy in their 2020 sustainability report "Main countries of origin• USA• Canada• Serbia, France• Belgium• The Netherlands• Sweden• Estonia• Latvia• Lithuania• Denmark"
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          Yes, for its suppliers
          3/4
          Details of monitoring: Using internal monitoring and verification systems

          How frequently is compliance assessed?: Not specified 
          "We will select suppliers who share our ambitions, and who commit to complying with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct in general and the requirement of zero deforestation in particular. We will engage in an ongoing dialogue with our suppliers regarding challenges that may arise and the progress made towards our objectives, and will give priority to monitoring the suppliers to which the greatest risk is attached."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          Engage with suppliers with a time-bound threat of exclusion
          2/2
          What type of support does the company offer to its suppliers to help them achieve compliance with commitments?: Engage in dialogue 

          What criteria does the policy specify for blacklisting or exclusion?: Non conformance

          Does the company engage non-compliant indirect suppliers in order to address and remedy non-compliance?: No
          "We will select suppliers who share our ambitions, and who commit to complying with the Orkla Supplier Code of Conduct in general and the requirement of zero deforestation in particular. We will engage in an ongoing dialogue with our suppliers regarding challenges that may arise and the progress made towards our objectives, and will give priority to monitoring the suppliers to which the greatest risk is attached. If we discover non-conformances between a supplier’s practices and our standards, we will give the supplier a reasonable period of time to change its practices. If the supplier cannot document improvement at the end of the agreed period, Orkla will consider changing suppliers."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          0
          0/2
  • Commitment strength
    13/20
    Avg. score
  • Reporting and Implementation
    18/50
    Avg. score
  • Social considerations
    11/18
    Avg. score

Profile

Orkla is a Norwegian company supplying consumer goods products. The company sells ready-meals, soups, snacks, confectionary, food ingredients, personal hygiene products, and laundry detergents among other products. Orkla claims to be the leading branded consumer goods company in the Nordic and the Baltic region. Orkla Group is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and paper packaging.

Sector
Industry sector 
Packaged food
Segments
Manufacturer
HQ
HQ 
Norway
Company Type
Company type 
Public listed
Collective Commitments
Consumer Goods Forum member
New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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