Preventing child and forced labour (HR6–7)

In the regions where Vattenfall operates, the use of child and compulsory labour is prohibited by a number of specific laws. These laws are adhered to throughout the organisation.

Vattenfall opposes all forms of child labour and forced and compulsory labour. Vattenfall considers forced and compulsory labour to be contrary to the Group’s core values and the Code of Conduct as well as to its commitments under the UN Global Compact.

When Vattenfall employs minors for summer jobs, apprenticeships and so on, this is done in accordance with national legislation which governs the type of work minors may perform and their working hours, such as only allowing for safe work with limited working hours during school holidays.