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Despro's Responsibility
Despro is committed to responsible business practices, which take into account the environment, people, and corporate governance. Our work on responsibility is based on concrete actions and goals, guided by international laws and standards such as the ILO fundamental conventions, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and ISO certifications. We comply with statutory requirements and continuously develop our operations beyond the baseline set by regulations.
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Social responsibility
Employee well-being
Our people are our most valuable asset, and for us, responsibility also means fostering well-being, diverse, and inclusive work community. We regularly gather feedback through staff surveys and encourage open dialogue about areas for improvement to help us continuously develop our operations. Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely or from our offices across Finland, and we accommodate individual needs with flexible work arrangements. We also value in-person connections and organize team days and staff events to support collaboration and community.
We support our employees in maintaining a balance between work and free time, investing in both physical and mental well-being. Our employees have access to preventive mental health services, career coaching, and mental coaching through our partners. We encourage low-threshold group activities and run annual well-being campaigns. In addition, we support leisure activities with sports, culture, and well-being benefits and provide our staff with a lunch benefit.
Health and Working Conditions
continuously strive to improve occupational safety together with our staff. Despro holds the ISO 45001 certification, which supports the maintenance of safe and healthy working environments, and our operations are guided by a clear occupational safety program. We respond to safety observations proactively and regularly review feedback from our personnel as part of our continuous safety development.
We are committed to ensuring good working conditions for both our employees and subcontractors. We promote transparency across our subcontracting chains and ensure compliance with laws and requirements throughout our operations.
Equality and Non-Discrimination
At Despro, our equality and non-discrimination plans guide our everyday activities. We share up-to-date information with our personnel on related topics and promote open discussion.
About 20% of our staff are women, which corresponds to the average in the technology sector. (Source: TEK, TEK: Tekniikan yo-koulutuksen aloittajista pitäisi olla 40% naisia v. 2030 | TEK) We actively promote gender equality and are committed to fair pay and equal career development opportunities.
Professional development
Despro professionals are experts in their fields, and we consider it important to offer our employees opportunities to develop their skills and pursue career paths that suit them. We encourage knowledge sharing across teams and organize training sessions on various topics, also in collaboration with external partners. We offer young professionals development opportunities through the Despro Trainee program and support the combination of work and studies with flexible working hours and thesis topic opportunities.
Corporate social responsibility
We recognize our broader responsibility in society, and we participate in supporting communities and charitable causes. For example, we support sports activities for children and youth.
We always operate in accordance with applicable laws and standards, and our responsibility policy and ethical principles guide our actions.
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Corporate governance
Our operations are guided by a clear management system and comprehensive risk management. We use OKR and Balanced Scorecard models for setting and monitoring objectives. Our goals are transparent and jointly defined. Our personnel actively contribute to development through open communication, feedback channels, and collaborative workshops.
Corporate governance forms the backbone of Despro’s responsibility. It ensures that our operations are consistent, transparent, and sustainable:
- Management system: Supports strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Risk management: Helps identify and manage business risks proactively.
- Goal setting and monitoring: Ensures systematic progress through OKR and Balanced Scorecard models.
- Participative development: Engages employees in continuous improvement and brings forward new perspectives.
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Environmental Responsibility
In 2024, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated our short-term emissions reduction targets: Despro is committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from the 2023 baseline, and to measuring and reducing scope 3 emissions.
We regularly track and report our carbon footprint. Our goal is to halve our carbon footprint per employee by 2026 and reach carbon neutrality by 2030. Our largest sources of emissions are related to travel and energy consumption, which we address by, for example, switching to renewable electricity and adopting electric vehicle solutions where possible.
Despro is committed to promoting sustainable development and reducing its environmental impact by actively participating in renewable energy projects. We contribute to the green transition by offering expert services in the following areas:
- Development, design, and implementation of renewable energy projects, including:
- Wind and solar power plants
- Energy storage facilities
- Planning of high-speed data connections
- Electrical network design to support society’s electrification
- Consulting and developing responsible procurement and supply chains
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Ethical Principles
Despro is committed to conducting and developing its business responsibly. Our ethical principles form the foundation of everything we do, shaping our decisions, project management, personnel management and collaboration with stakeholders. We always comply with all applicable laws and standards, and our ethical principles are aligned with Finnish legislation, the ILO’s fundamental principles of work, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. We expect responsible action from all Despro employees as well as our partners.
Our ethical principles complement Despro’s responsibility and personnel policies. Their purpose is to ensure that Despro’s operations are transparent, honest and sustainable—both now and in the future.
Ethical business and good governance
Despro operates honestly, transparently and responsibly in all business relationships. This means:
- Prevention of corruption and bribery at all levels.
- Complying with the Act on the Contractor’s Liability Act and other applicable requirements.
- Maintaining a clear management system consisting of corporate, business and individual levels.
- Managing risks at corporate, project and occupational safety levels.
- Implementing a quality management system based on ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Responsibility of Partners
The responsibility of our partners is an essential part of Despro’s overall responsibility. We expect our partners and subcontractors to accept and comply with Despro’s ethical principles, as well as to comply with Finnish legislation and the Contractor’s Liability Act. Partnership requires shared values and principles and a commitment to sustainable development.
Commitment and continuous development
Our ethical principles are a part of Despro’s strategic responsibility work, and we regularly assess and update them. If behaviour contrary to our ethical principles is observed, we encourage our staff and partners to address such behaviour and to report it immediately through our communication channels.
Human rights and social responsibility
Despro is committed to respecting and promoting human rights in all its activities. Every employee has the right to a safe, healthy and respectful working environment. Our foundation for social responsibility is built on effective personnel management, openness in our company culture, and employee involvement in the development of the company.
- We comply with the core principles of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in our work. We respect freedom of association and do not tolerate forced or child labour in any form. We promote equality and prevent discrimination in the workplace
- We comply with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in all our operations. Under no circumstances do we tolerate child labour, nor do we tolerate discrimination or inappropriate treatment in any form. Preventing harassment and inappropriate treatment is a shared responsibility within Despro’s working community. We ensure equality in our workplace and all employees have the freedom to associate.
- We are committed to promoting equality, non-discrimination and diversity at all levels of the organisation. No form of inappropriate behaviour is tolerated. Despro applies equality and non-discrimination policies in all its activities.
- We continuously improve wellbeing and safety at work, for example, through occupational health services, cooperation on occupational safety, and flexible working arrangements. Our operations comply with the ISO 45001 standard. We require our personnel to act and work in a safe and responsible manner. Our operations meet all legal, regulatory, industry, customer and partner requirements—and our goal is the continuous improvement of safety.
We ensure information security and data protection in all personal data processing. We are committed to protecting the personal data of our employees and customers and to ensuring that all necessary information is processed safely and confidentially.
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Our values
Our values are trust, courage, respect and responsibility. These values guide our internal operations, and we expect our partners to commit to them as well.
- Trust is built through transparent and honest action. At Despro, this means openness in decision-making and communication, and clear operating procedures. Trust also means every employee and partner can safely raise concerns and be heard.
- Courage is the ability to innovate, challenge the status quo and make responsible choices, even when change is required. Courage is also seen in our willingness to demand responsibility from our partners. We boldly develop our own operations and encourage our staff to communicate openly and influence shared matters.
- Respect is reflected in respect for human rights, the promotion of equality and non-discrimination, and the fostering of wellbeing at work. Our ethical principles ensure that every employee is treated with respect, that the work community is safe, and that everyone’s contribution is valued. Respect extends to customers, society and the environment.
- Responsibility means actively working towards a better working life, environment and society. Responsibility is also evident in each employee’s accountability for their own actions and their wider impact. Our ethical principles make responsibility concrete by requiring lawful and ethical conduct and demanding responsibility throughout the subcontracting chain.
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Have you observed behaviour
contrary to our ethical
principles?
We are committed to continually improving our operations and ensuring that our entire supply chain operates responsibly and in accordance with Despro’s ethical principles. If you observe or suspect behavior that violates our ethical principles or applicable legislation, you can report it through this channel.
All reports are handled confidentially and can also be made anonymously. Your report helps us to develop our operations and ensures that our activities remain transparent and responsible. You can submit a report via the whistleblowing channel here: