Whistleblower

Viscaria is keen to comply with applicable laws and live by our guidelines and values. It’s important that we detect and act on signals of potential misconduct within the company and in our collaborations as early as possible. Our whistleblowing channel exists to ensure that serious concerns can be reported safely and are managed responsibly.

What can be reported

The whistleblowing channel is intended for reporting serious matters that may harm people, the company, or society, such as:

• Violations of laws, regulations, or internal policies
• Fraud, corruption, or conflicts of interest
• Serious breaches of ethical standards
• Harassment, discrimination, or other abusive behavior
• Health, safety, or environmental risks
• Attempts to conceal any of the above

Who can report

The whistleblowing channel is available to employees, former employees, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other stakeholders who have a work-related relationship with the company.

Confidentiality and anonymous reporting

You can report anonymously if you wish. All reports are handled confidentially and shared only with those who need the information to investigate the case.

Providing contact details can help with follow‑up questions. If you report anonymously, you should regularly check the reporting system for messages or requests for more information.

To ensure anonymity when reporting via computer, we recommend that you:

• Use a computer outside of Viscaria’s network. Web traffic from the company’s servers may be traceable.
• Copy and paste the link to the report into your web browser.

Protection against retaliation

Anyone who raises concern in good faith will not face adverse consequences for doing so.

Protection against reprisals means that Viscaria Kiruna may not take direct or indirect measures, or refrain from taking measures, on the grounds that you have reported. Examples of such prohibited reprisals include dismissal, redeployment, unfavourable salary development or withdrawal of benefits.

Handling and investigation

Lantero receives the report and makes an initial assessment. Only a small number of authorised people can access the information. Incoming cases are investigated by Dahlgren & Partners.

All reports are processed, but cases deemed outside the scope of the system may be handled according to other procedures.

More details are found at Laternos whistleblowing channel.