Fair working conditions

We have conducted a human rights risk assessment and identified the most likely risks, which we pay particular attention to in our management efforts.

We pre‑select our contractors carefully and work only with reliable partners. All contractors working on our sites must be registered in the Vastuu Group’s Reliable Partner service.

Our standard subcontracting terms require contractors to comply with Finnish legislation and collective agreements. Subcontracting chains are limited, and the charging of recruitment fees is prohibited.

Skanska has the right to request the necessary information if there is reason to suspect violations. The contract may be terminated if labour exploitation is identified.

Through supplier audits, we gain insight into subcontracting chains and our partners’ practices for ensuring social and ethical responsibility throughout the supply chain.

We carry out sustainability assessments at our construction sites, covering topics such as the implementation of procurement practices, compliance documentation under the Finnish Act on the Contractor’s Obligations, subcontracting chains, the use of temporary agency workers, the use and archiving of employee registers, foreign labour, and indicators of labour exploitation. The discussions also include the identification of inappropriate behaviour and discrimination.

We provide continuous training for our site induction personnel. We pay special attention to verifying the right to work of foreign employees. Workers arriving from third countries generally require a work permit.

Our supervisors are trained to identify labour exploitation. We have defined the groups of individuals most vulnerable to risks and misconduct.

Everyone working on our sites must complete our Ready to Work online course, available in multiple languages such as Finnish, English, Polish, Estonian, and Russian.

In addition, everyone must attend the on‑site induction.

These cover fair working conditions and terms of employment, as well as how to report any concerns.

At our worksites, posters and guidelines in multiple languages encourage workers to report any potential issues.

We have defined procedures and sanctions for situations where signs of labour exploitation are identified. We aim to ensure that the rights of the victim are upheld.

We cooperate and exchange information with labour market organisations, other third parties and authorities to identify new phenomena that undermine fair working conditions.