SIMONA Stadpipe AS is an employer and a responsible member of society that cares for our employees, business partners, and the local communities in which we operate.
This involves a broad responsibility toward people, society, the environment, and the industry we are part of. We actively promote equality and work against discrimination in the workplace. There shall be no unequal treatment based on gender in matters such as remuneration, career advancement, recruitment, or similar areas. SIMONA Stadpipe regards diversity as a strength and an important factor in developing safe and secure workplaces.
Respect for human rights and decent working conditions forms part of our shared values and ethical foundation and applies to all employees, hired personnel, consultants, and others performing work on behalf of SIMONA Stadpipe AS.
As a company, we support and respect the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and conventions relating to human and labour rights.
This includes:
The purpose of the Norwegian Transparency Act is to promote companies’ respect for fundamental human rights and decent working conditions in connection with the production of goods and the provision of services. Furthermore, the Transparency Act aims to ensure public access to information on how companies address negative impacts on fundamental human rights and decent working conditions.
SIMONA Stadpipe will regularly conduct risk assessments in accordance with the Norwegian Transparency Act. This includes identifying and assessing actual or potential adverse impacts on fundamental human rights and decent working conditions that the company has caused or contributed to, or that are directly linked to the company’s operations, products, or services through the supply chain or business partners.
SIMONA Stadpipe will also implement appropriate measures to cease, prevent, or mitigate adverse impacts based on these assessments. We are aware of our responsibility to create and maintain a culture in which people are seen and respected, regardless of ethnicity, gender, national, social, or cultural background, age, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief, political belief, or other status. Through systematic health, safety, and environment (HSE) efforts, we maintain a continuous focus on ensuring that our employees receive training and information to reduce risk and promote a safe, healthy, and positive working environment.
Employees of SIMONA Stadpipe are free to join trade unions. We believe that the right to organize is an important value in safeguarding employees’ rights to collective representation and collective bargaining. Slavery, human trafficking, child labour, discrimination, and harassment are never accepted in our activities. This also applies to anyone working for us or on our behalf.
All employees, contractors, and suppliers are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and complying with the standards and principles described in this policy.
As part of this work, SIMONA Stadpipe will regularly review:
If you would like further information on how SIMONA Stadpipe AS addresses actual and potential adverse impacts related to breaches of fundamental human rights or decent working conditions in accordance with section 6 of the Transparency Act, please contact us by email at: stadpipe@simona-group.com
SIMONA Stadpipe has extensive expertise in aquaculture and delivers tailor‑made piping systems to customers worldwide. We contribute to improved fish welfare while also helping to reduce emissions. Polyethylene (PE) is biodegradable, and all components are 100% recyclable. Our quality management system includes strict procedures for the collection of offcuts and surplus materials. These materials are sent for recycling, where they are converted into new PE products, or for energy recovery through controlled incineration.
We care about the environment around us and aim to contribute to the safe transport of water for both people and fish. Polyethylene is part of the solution in the green transition and the transformation society must undergo. All our products comply with ISO 9001:2015, NS‑EN 12201, NS 416, and NS 9416.
We align our products with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which represent a global action plan to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and combat climate change by 2030. SIMONA Stadpipe AS focuses on three specific goals relevant to our operations:
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation,
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and
SDG 14 – Life Below Water.
SIMONA Stadpipe AS’s ethical guidelines represent a self-imposed commitment to responsible and ethical business conduct. The guidelines apply to all employees and form the foundation for our actions, decisions, and cooperation.
We continuously work to maintain high quality standards and to improve our structures and processes for the benefit of our customers. This applies not only to our products and services, but also to our internal processes and the way we collaborate and communicate. Management and employees are at all times committed to acting in accordance with these principles.
Our Core Principles
These ethical guidelines apply to all employees, as well as to hired personnel and partners performing work on behalf of SIMONA Stadpipe AS.
