Whistleblowing channel

Employees are encouraged to report observations of misconduct to their managers, Human Resources, and management team members. St1 also offers a whistleblowing channel SpeakUp for anonymous reporting of violations of the Code of Conduct and ethical guidelines, including human rights violations. This channel is accessible to all workers, including those within the value chain.

This mechanism ensures individuals can raise concerns confidentially and transparently. By fostering trust and accountability, the whistleblowing channel underlines our commitment to respecting worker rights and addressing potential issues proactively. St1 prohibits retaliating against persons who report a concern in good faith. The anonymity of the channels ensures protection for the whistleblowers.

A designated pair of trained individuals, independent of the matter, handle the complaints received from whistleblowing channels. Head of Legal and Head of HR Sweden have access to all complaints and coordinate the processing of serious cases immediately. The Head of Sustainability Performance handles cases related to, for example, the violation of the Code of Conduct and/or value chain related worker rights.

In 2024, a total of 6 SpeakUp cases were addressed. Of these, three cases have been closed, while the remaining three are still open, pending further information from the reporter. All cases were thoroughly investigated and handled with the utmost discretion.

Since the introduction of SpeakUp in 2020, St1 we has emphasized employee training and continues to promote the importance of reporting any perceived misconduct. This allows us to take appropriate actions and improve our operations where necessary. We also welcome feedback through this channel.