Who are we

To promote an open, transparent, and secure organizational culture, we have implemented a whistleblowing channel. The establishment of the whistleblowing channel is based on The national Act on whistleblower protection and the EU:s Whistleblower Protection Directive.

The whistleblowing channel provides a confidential channel to subject suspicions of possible misconduct or violations of operating principles to internal investigation. Reports can be submitted anonymously. It is advisable to initially discuss personal concerns or suspicions with your immediate supervisor or management. If this discussion does not seem like a viable option or proves ineffective, you can always use this channel to report the matter.

The whistleblowing channel is designed in a way that the reporter cannot be identified if they choose to make an anonymous report. All reports are handled confidentially, ensuring the privacy of both the reporter and the subject. The processing of personal information adheres to the obligations outlined in the Data Protection Act (1050/2018). Reports can be made based on suspicion alone, without concrete evidence, as long as it is done honestly and in good faith.

Reports submitted to the whistleblowing channel are handled by our HR Manager and Development Manager, who initiate necessary investigations. The process is confidential. Confidentiality also applies when the reporter discloses their identity. If the report involves one of the handlers, they will not participate in the case's handling and investigation. We acknowledge receipt of your report within 7 days, and if necessary, we may request additional information from you during the investigation. This phase also takes place through the channel, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity. We will inform you of the investigation's outcome through the channel within 3 months of report submission. At the end of the reporting process, you will receive a personal code to track the progress of your report. If you have submitted a report and lose the case-specific code, we ask you to make a new report, referencing the original one, to continue cooperation in the investigation.

For more information on reporting, visit our service provider's website at: https://www.juuriharja.fi/en/for-whistleblower-faq

Contact

Suvi Pajunpää

HR Manager

+358 50 581 9999

suvi.pajunpaa@sjoblom.fi