This is how NORCE works with the Transparency Act

NORCE work to identify and assess possible negative impacts on fundamental human rights and labour rights in the company's supply chain and with collaboration partners.

We have updated our Code of Conduct, Supplier Code of Conduct, Contract Policy and Procurement Policy to reflect our expectations to ourselves, our suppliers and our collaboration partners.

NORCE is subject to the Public Procurement Act (PPA). As part of the procurement process, a risk assessment is conducted for each procurement based on its category. Based on this assessment, relevant and proportionate requirements are set in the tender documents to ensure that bidding suppliers commit to promoting respect for human rights and decent working conditions.

For smaller purchases not subject to the PPA, suppliers are required to submit a self-assessment declaration. NORCE reviews this declaration and follows up as necessary before approving or, if needed, rejecting the supplier.

Collaboration partners are classified based on an overall risk assessment. For those classified in a category requiring further follow-up, a due diligence process has been established. Assessments will be conducted regularly as deemed necessary.

If there is a high likelihood of human rights violations, no new agreements shall be entered into with the collaboration partner. For existing agreements, appropriate measures will be considered to mitigate the impact of any violations.

If human rights violations are identified, they will be documented and treated as non-conformities within NORCE’s management system.

Inquiries to NORCE regarding the duty of information and the Transparency Act, can be made to Helge Tennebø by email: hete@norceresearch.no

Supplementary information about the Transparency Act is available on the Norwegian consumer authority’s website.