Guidelines and policies
Introduction
According to Swedfund’s Owner Instructions, the work of the organisation must contribute to attainment of the goal for Sweden’s Policy for Global Development (PGD).
Swedfund’s overarching mission is to help reduce poverty by making sustainable investments in developing countries. In cooperation with our strategic partners, we will contribute to financially, environmentally and socially sustainable investments that create better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression.
Our Ethical Compass
Our ethical compass consists of the policies, international commitments, guidelines and transparency commitments that Swedfund follows. The compass ensures that we contribute to development in a sustainable way.
The ethical compass has been developed based on Swedfund’s mission and the needs that we have identified in close dialogue with our owner, partners and other stakeholders. Dialogue with our stakeholders is particularly important for us to develop and be challenged, and fulfil our mission as a development finance institution.
Policies
Swedfund’s Code of Conduct, Policy for Sustainable Development, Business Integrity Policy and Tax Policy are key policies adopted by the Board of Directors. The commitments in our policies extend beyond compliance with existing legislation, as we are also committed to complying with voluntary international guidelines.
Our employees’ adherence to our Code of Conduct and implementation of our Sustainability Policy, Business Integrity Policy and Tax Policy, amongst others, is crucial to fulfilling our mission as a responsible investor. The ethical compass is an important part of the introduction programme for new employees.
To boost internal sustainability competence, Swedfund provides continuous training on international guidelines and commitments, our policies and issues such as climate, gender equality, human rights, anti-corruption and corporate governance. Policies and commitments in the ethical compass encompass both Swedfund as a company and our portfolio companies.