Sustainability
Sustainability at Umoe Mandal is grounded in a strong commitment to quality, responsibility, and long-term value creation. Our approach is based on the conviction that safety, health, environmental responsibility, and respect for people are fundamental to sustainable development. Across our operations and value chain, we work continuously to reduce risk, improve processes, and minimize environmental impact — for our company, our customers, and society.
Health, Safety and Environment
QUALITY >>Health, safety, and environmental responsibility are integral parts of Umoe Mandal’s operations and decision-making. Our QHSE philosophy is founded on the belief that employees are our most important asset, and that a safe and healthy working environment is essential to sustainable performance.
We maintain full compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations and require personal and collective responsibility at all organizational levels to uphold our QHSE Management System. Management is responsible for ensuring that safety precautions are maintained at all times, while every employee is responsible for working in accordance with established procedures and instructions.
Our activities are planned, executed, evaluated, and continuously improved with the objective of preventing injuries, accidents, and environmental harm. A precautionary approach is applied to reduce risk to people, products, facilities, and the environment. Any incidents or accidents are addressed through necessary changes to procedures and practices.
Environmental considerations are integrated into our research and development efforts, with a focus on developing products and technologies that reduce environmental footprint throughout their lifecycle. We encourage our employees and business partners to share our commitment to responsible operations and continuous improvement.
Quality
Quality at Umoe Mandal is defined as the ability to meet stakeholder requirements and expectations. This principle applies to our products, processes, and services, both internally and externally.
We support lean work processes and continuously improve our quality management system to ensure efficient delivery while meeting regulatory demands and stakeholder requirements. Research and development efforts are directed toward technologies and solutions that meet future demands and support long-term value creation.
Openness and accountability are key elements of our quality culture. We encourage the reporting of potential quality risks and continuously work to improve processes, operations, and system performance. Clear documentation, communication, and understanding of QHSE policies are essential to ensuring consistent quality across the organization.
Certifications
Umoe Mandal AS is certified in accordance with NS-EN ISO 9001:2015, reflecting our commitment to quality management and continuous improvement in line with international standards. Download our certificate here.
Umoe Mandal AS complies with the Norwegian Transparency Act, which requires large enterprises to conduct due diligence assessments related to human rights and decent working conditions. Our work is based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct.
We are committed to operating responsibly and transparently, both within our own organization and throughout our supply chain. Due diligence assessments are conducted to identify and address potential risks related to human rights and working conditions among our suppliers and partners.
Our assessments show low risk within our own operations, supported by an inclusive working environment, a strong HSE culture, and low employee turnover. The majority of our suppliers are located in Norway and the EU/EEA, which are considered low-risk regions. Particular attention is given to procurement categories with higher risk potential, and continuous measures are implemented to strengthen supplier follow-up, training, and risk analysis.
We aim to continuously improve our practices and maintain constructive dialogue with suppliers to ensure transparency and accountability.Requests for information related to the Transparency Act may be directed to: apenhetsloven@um.no
Transparency Act reports and due diligence statements are available for download.
Reports and Transparency
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