Conflicts and Corruption

Community investment

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We invest in the communities where we operate to strengthen our stakeholder relationships and support our culture of conducting business in a responsible and sustainable way.

This means that we:

Support communities using our time, expertise and resources
Never offer or commit to do something that establishes an undue expectation on any party
Follow our business unit’s procedures for the approval of community investments to avoid any risks, such as the appearance of bribery

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To invest in the local community, I would like to suggest that Skanska provide:

Training and work experience to local residents and students
Safety education in schools near Skanska project sites

Are these good examples of community investment?

Yes, they are, so long as you follow the applicable guidelines and approval processes. This includes asking the following questions: What is the purpose of the initiative? How does it benefit Skanska? How does the initiative align with the Skanska values? Are there any ethical risks or conflicts of interest between the parties involved? How would the initiative reflect upon Skanska if it was publicized?

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While I was bidding for a project to construct a nursing home, I discovered that a nonprofit organization in the same locality has asked Skanska to donate a relatively high amount of money for elderly nursing care. Could this donation raise concerns?

Yes. You should ensure that any donation could not be viewed as an attempt to improperly influence the nursing home developer into accepting your bid. Raise these concerns with your manager, Ethics team or another company resource. Given the ongoing bidding process, this would not be an appropriate time to make this donation.

Questions or concerns?

If you have routine queries, your manager is the place to start. For questions about appropriate activities, contact your Sustainability team. For concerns about potential conflicts of interest, speak to your Ethics team.