CEO ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

HSE, always at the top of the agenda

Veidekke intensified its HSE efforts throughout the ‘90s, setting new and leading standards for the industry. We did this not only because we wanted to create a good and safe workplace for our employees, but also because we know that succeeding at HSE is ultimately important for achieving good results in several areas. But being a leader is not something your just are, but it is something you can become. Read more...

School-on-Site, started by Veidekke and the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV) in 1997 to ensure recruitment in the concrete trade, is today a pioneering model for adult vocational training. By moving training out of the classroom and into the workplace, the feeling of being able to cope increases and students become motivated to learn more. Read more...

Veidekke has taken collective responsibility to ensure that the company, as a Group, as individual companies and as individuals acts in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and lives up to Veidekke’s values and ethical guidelines. An important prerequisite to our success in this is being conscious of what is right and wrong, and of which dilemmas we may face. Veidekke’s interactive ethics portal on the web provides training and guidance for dealing with ethical dilemmas. Read more...

Veidekke subcontractors often constitute a large proportion of employees on construction projects. When something happens on a construction site, they are often involved. It is therefore crucial that subcontractors are included in HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) efforts. In this way, shared responsibility is created for the project and each other, as well as a safe and good workplace. Read more...