{"id":1609,"date":"2026-06-17T11:06:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecit.com\/de\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T11:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:06:23","slug":"transparency-act","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ecit.com\/de\/transparency-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Transparency Act"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The purpose of the Transparency Act is to promote enterprises\u2019 respect for fundamental human rights and decent working conditions in connection with the production of goods and the provision of services and ensure the public access to information regarding how enterprises address adverse impacts on fundamental human rights and decent working conditions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This legislation aligns with Norway’s commitment to achieving the United Nations‘ Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 8 on promoting decent work and economic growth, as well as Goal 12 on responsible production and consumption. The primary objective of the Transparency Act is to encourage sustainable business practices and ensure that businesses proactively address any negative consequences associated with human rights and working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the Act grants the general public the right to access information about how businesses handle these consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fulfil these obligations, ECIT has undertaken a due diligence process in line with the five-step OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. This process aims to identify and assess potential adverse impacts and risks related to human rights and working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subsequently, ECIT has formulated guidelines to cease actual adverse impacts or mitigate risks of adverse impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECIT has established a strong presence in the Nordics and is in 11 countries, with 2,800 employees and 110 offices. The company\u2019s unique one-stop-shop concept allows us to offer a comprehensive range of services in key business areas, including IT, Finance & Accounting, and Tech, within various sectors and industries. Services delivered are, among others: Finance & accounting, cloud services and security solutions, advisory, business administration software, high-end managerial advice, and digital transformation, including automation and robotics. Through knowledge-based services, we assist our customers in realizing their business potential. By leveraging our knowledge-based services, ECIT assists customers in achieving their business potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure responsible business practices, ECIT has implemented guidelines and procedures for reporting and addressing actual and potential adverse impacts on human rights and working conditions. These guidelines include annual due diligence processes that mitigate potential risks and safeguard our employees‘ well-being and our direct suppliers‘ value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We acknowledge that the potential risks may vary across our IT, Tech, and Finance & Accounting divisions. In 2022, ECIT established both a Code of Conduct<\/a> and a Supplier Code of Conduct<\/a> which covers various areas such as human rights, gender equality, supplier relationships, labour standards, and environmental responsibility. In 2023, we launched a company-wide online course on our Code of Conduct. Additionally, our Norwegian subsidiaries, subject to the Transparency Act, follow the due diligence process outlined by the OECD, alongside our Code of Conduct<\/a> and Supplier Code of Conduct<\/a>. In 2024, the Code of Conduct was updated and included in the onboarding of new employees across the Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that most of ECIT’s suppliers are based in Norway and Scandinavia. Consequently, we anticipate that the risk associated with adverse impacts or risks of such impacts will be minimized through our commitment to compliance and responsible business practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Transparency Act aligns with \u00a71-7 of the Norwegian Accounting Act, which pertains to the financial year. The Act entered into force on July 1, 2022, and includes actions and initiatives carried out for the fiscal year 2023 and onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECIT as a Group and its Norwegian subsidiaries covered by the Transparency Act acknowledges the obligation to comply with the Act’s requirements. To fulfil these obligations, ECIT has undertaken a due diligence process in line with the five-step OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. This process identifies and assesses potential adverse impacts and risks related to human rights and working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process outlines how risk should be assessed, what should be prioritised for broader due diligence, and ultimately, how due diligence assessments should be conducted and followed up on (risk assessment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following outlines the risk assessment considerations in connection with the due diligence process and supplier selections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n