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Further to this, governance considerations remain at the forefront of corporate agendas, as businesses are seeking
to enhance transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across their operations. Strengthening corporate
governance frameworks, fostering board diversity, and upholding rigorous standards of integrity have become
paramount objectives, ensuring that organizations uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior and decision-
making. Navamedic is continuously committed to conducting its business with the highest ethical standards and
ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We have therefore structured our governance on
transparency principles that all relevant stakeholders need to adhere to, from our key suppliers to our customers,
employees and management.
Navamedic's Code of Conduct establishes the standard for both business and personal conduct expected from all
employees. It outlines our ethical expectations, commitments, and requirements applicable to all individuals
representing the company, regardless of their contractual relationship. This includes employees, management, the
Board of Directors, and relevant contractors. The Code of Conduct, approved by Navamedic’s Board of Directors,
covers essential topics such as business ethics, anti-corruption measures, workplace environment, and
environmental stewardship. Additionally, Navamedic adheres to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical
Industries and Associations (EFPIA) Disclosure Code. This commitment underscores our collaboration with
stakeholders like patient organizations, healthcare professionals, and governments to influence research,
regulatory decisions, and optimize medication use. Emphasizing transparency, EFPIA and its members advocate for
mandatory registration of lobbying organizations in the EU transparency register. Furthermore, we uphold EFPIA’s
disclosure provisions, ensuring transparent reporting of financial support to patient organizations across Europe.
Navamedic upholds ethical standards, complying with national and international laws and guidelines on human
and labor rights. We strictly prohibit corruption and bribery in any form, as outlined in our Code of Conduct. We
maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption in our daily operations and business interactions. Guidelines
are in place for accepting gifts or benefits, and all employees are expected to identify and address potential
conflicts of interest. The CEO holds ultimate responsibility for enforcing our ethical guidelines.
Navamedic Supplier code of conduct
During 2023, Navamedic launched the Supplier code of conduct, a comprehensive guideline and requirements for our suppliers
describing Navamedic’s expectations to our partners within various categories, including areas like human and labor rights, health
& safety, sustainability, anti-bribery, child labor etc. We believe that having this document signed and committed to by our partners
further strengthens our goal to work with the suppliers whose business is run according to the highest standards.
Sustainable sourcing partners
We have implemented World Favor, a sustainability software application, to distribute comprehensive questionnaires to all our
partners, addressing key aspects of sustainability and governance. These questionnaires cover Business Ethics & Leadership,
Environmental Practices, Sustainability Approach, and Sustainable Sourcing Approach. By leveraging this platform, we ensured
that our partners adhere to the highest standards in terms of sustainability and governance across our supply chain and
collaborative endeavors. This proactive approach underscores our commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and
sustainable practices throughout our ecosystem. More details on this can be found in the Norwegian Transparency Act report
available on Navamedic.com.