Spot AS is an organization engaged in the production of piping systems and mechanical services, both at our own workshop and at customer sites across the country.
Spot AS believes that all injuries and work-related illnesses or ailments, as well as damage to equipment, the environment, and reputation, can be prevented. We therefore view our HSE efforts as a long-term and essential contribution to the company’s economy, reputation, and continued growth. This work also involves an unwavering commitment to quality and the external environment, and it is a focus that guides everything we do.
Spot AS uses Avonova Digital as its HSE management system.
The system is specifically developed as a tool for systematic HSE and quality work, as well as for internal control. It provides functions and modules that enable companies to plan, execute, evaluate, and maintain measures and the company’s overall objectives.
Including:
Unit information
Personnel follow-up
Systematic HSE work
Risk center
Incident register
Governing documents
Documentation archive
Employee involvement
Notifications
SPOT RULES
The most important thing SPOT AS can ensure and contribute to as an employer is that everyone gets home safely from work—every single day.
Achieving this requires a strong focus on HSE and good collaboration across roles and departments. SPOT AS emphasizes continuous improvement of its systems and procedures, careful planning of projects and work operations, risk and project management, leadership, and competence.
SPOT AS has implemented 6 life-saving rules: SPOT RULES. These rules apply to all SPOT AS projects, regardless of location. They are based on SPOT AS’s risk assessments of work operations and many years of experience from the industry and the sector in general.
Spot AS is an organization engaged in the production of piping systems and mechanical services, both in our own workshop and at customer sites across the country.
Spot AS’s quality policy is to ensure that our piping systems consistently meet market expectations and align with SPOT AS’s vision of being “the best in piping systems.
Spot AS is committed to the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles. We aim to act in ways that promote our identity as a socially conscious and responsible company.
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and Principle 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; Principle 4: The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; Principle 5: The effective abolition of child labour; and Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; Principle 8: Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and Principle 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Main Goals and Ethical Guidelines
All legal requirements applicable where our activities take place shall be respected and complied with.
In all our activities, we are committed to maintaining high ethical and moral standards.
We will respect and adhere to fundamental requirements for human rights, workers' rights, and the environment.
Within the scope of our influence, we aim to ensure that all our partners follow and respect these ethical goals.
To build strong relationships, we recognize that our ethical responsibility must be taken seriously, and this is something we work on continuously. We have established the following guidelines to be followed both internally and by all our partners.
Ethics and Business
We want a balanced market where both we and the society we are part of can achieve economic, social, and democratic growth. We contribute to this by strongly opposing corruption, bribery, and other improper actions that can hinder free competition.
We comply with current competition laws at all times.
We do not offer money or other valuables to anyone to influence their decisions privately or on behalf of their organization or employer.
Our business activities must not be based on pressuring anyone to act against their professional duties or ethical standards.
Likewise, we commit to not accepting any form of improper payment or other benefits offered with the intent to influence us to act against our professional duties and ethical guidelines.
Sustaining the Business
The main goal of Spot AS is to maintain and further develop a financially sustainable and healthy business with strong relationships with employees, customers, partners, and authorities.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is driven by performance. We are unwavering in our focus on ethical corporate governance and sound financial management. We will continue to produce and deliver products and services without compromising our ethical guidelines.
Our goals for sustaining the business:
Continuously improve our performance by providing clear and ethical guidelines for handling operational excellence and financial contributions.
Innovate our business models to create sustainable opportunities aligned with our mission and vision.
Identify and manage our financial and non-financial risks through consistent sustainability monitoring and business profile reporting.
Our Employees
We respect the fact that our employees are the cornerstone of our company. As a preferred employer, we are committed to employee diversity and to growing and nurturing our competence through continuous learning and development, helping our staff reach their full potential. We foster a safety culture where everyone who comes to work returns home safely.
Our goals for empowering our employees:
Provide a safe, secure, and respectful work environment that values their efforts and contributions.
Be recognized in our industry as a leader in offering a safe and secure workplace.
Provide opportunities for employees to learn, develop their skills, and encourage sustainable thinking.
Ensure the company’s environmental policy, HSE regulations, and HSE instructions are available at all our sites.
Promote safety at all our workplaces and strive to be a role model in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, with ongoing development and improvement.
All employees have the right to join trade unions if they wish.
No employees are subject to coercion or involuntary work.
No employees under the age of 15 are hired.
All job applicants and employees are assessed equally, regardless of race, gender, skin color, nationality, religion, ethnicity, or other characteristics.
Environmental Responsibility
We aim to promote sustainable development and are conscious of our environmental responsibilities. All our workers must comply with statutory requirements and consider input from customers, authorities, and other stakeholders. We follow ISO 14001:2015 as a guide for our environmental work.
We continuously assess how our work impacts the environment and surroundings.
We do not use chemicals, materials, or methods associated with risks to employees, the environment, or surroundings if better alternatives exist. We aim to pass this mindset on to our customers and partners.
We do not carry out work that entails unacceptable risk to the environment and surroundings.
We do not carry out work that entails unacceptable risk to our employees' life and health.
If a risk related to the above points is identified, we will take measures as soon as possible to minimize the consequences to the greatest extent.
Partners
We place strict demands on ourselves and our operations. Therefore, we expect the same from our partners—whether they are customers, subcontractors, or suppliers. For the work we lead or participate in to stay within the ethical framework set by Spot AS, it is essential that there is alignment across the entire value chain. We therefore place part of the responsibility on our partners and expect them to do the same with their own suppliers.
Jon-Henrik Enggravslia Managing Director Skien, May 21, 2025
Transparency Act
Introduction
Spot AS has integrated the Transparency Act as part of its ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks.
As part of this, management conducts quality control to ensure that Spot AS complies with applicable laws and regulations in all markets in which we operate.
We are audited annually by KIWA.
Systems subject to quality assurance and external audits include:
Quality Management System ISO 9001
Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001
Internal Control and HSE (Avonova Digital)
Compliance Assessments
Deviations and Corrective Actions
Improvement Plans
Supplier Performance and Certifications
This ensures that we continuously monitor both our own operations and those of our key suppliers in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as performance related to responsible business conduct (e.g., information security, environment, sustainability, and human rights).
The Transparency Act aims to ensure that businesses in Norway respect and disclose how they handle adverse impacts related to human rights and working conditions in the production of goods and services.
Spot AS due diligence assessments
Spot AS Due Diligence Assessments
1. Embedding:
Spot AS is ISO certified according to ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 and will be ISO 45001 certified by Q2 2024. As part of the management team's annual “Management Review,” a Compliance Assessment is conducted. This is a quality check to ensure that Spot AS complies with applicable laws and regulations across all of our business areas.
In the same “Management Review,” we also quality assure our routines for reviewing:
Quality Management System ISO 9001
Environmental Management System ISO 14001
Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001
Internal Control and HSE (Avonova Digital)
Compliance Assessments
Safety and Deviations
Improvement Plans
Supplier Performance and Certifications
This ensures that we continuously monitor both our own operations and those of our key suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as performance related to responsible business conduct (e.g., information security, environment, sustainability, and human rights).
Spot AS’ “Management Review” is audited annually by an external ISO-certified audit company (KIWA), which verifies the execution and content of the year’s review. These documents will be made available to stakeholders upon request.
Spot AS is committed to human rights and gender equality. While we have a majority of male employees, women are represented at various levels within the company. In addition to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, we are committed to equal pay for women and men.
Our environmental certification, ISO 14001, ensures the quality of our environmental performance—both in terms of our own environmental footprint and our ability to guide customers and suppliers toward more environmentally friendly alternatives. Our goal is to be at the forefront of our industry in this area.
Our occupational health and safety certification, ISO 45001, ensures our focus on safe and health-promoting workplaces by preventing work-related injuries and illnesses and proactively improving workplace performance—for our own employees, project workers, and hired personnel across the organization.
Spot AS is a production company specializing in piping systems, steel structures, and mechanical services for land-based process industries, oil & gas, and healthcare institutions. Our customers include both public and private entities.
In addition to adhering to all applicable laws and regulations, we are committed to always acting with “fair play” toward everyone we engage with—whether competitors, customers, suppliers, or authorities.
2. Identify and Assess Negative Impact:
Mapping involves knowing your suppliers and partners and identifying potential negative impacts by creating an overall risk picture, then prioritizing significant risk areas for further analysis. Spot AS has evaluated its suppliers based on the following criteria:
Size (based on revenue): To identify our largest and most dominant partners.
Dependency: To understand our level of dependency and vulnerability in relation to these partners.
Country of operation: In which country is the supplier based? We know that human rights and working conditions are often weaker in many parts of the world.
Likelihood of non-compliance with the Transparency Act: Based on our strong familiarity with our largest suppliers.
Do we assume the supplier works with other foreign suppliers? Increased international activity raises the risk of human rights violations and corruption (see point 3).
3. Halt, Prevent, or Reduce:
Based on our assessments, we actively request relevant information from our suppliers to ensure that all links in our value chain are aware of and compliant with the requirements of the Transparency Act.
4. Monitor:
Monitoring evaluates whether Spot AS conducts proper due diligence and follows up on any deviations uncovered. We have therefore chosen to include the annual supplier review in the “Management Review” to ensure continuous focus and follow-up.
5. Communicate:
Spot AS shall be transparent about the assessments we make in our value chain and will report openly on any deviations and the corrective actions taken.
6. Remediate:
If a breach occurs, we will implement corrective measures to ensure that those responsible in our value chain rectify the issue. If we are not directly responsible for the breach, we will ensure that the responsible party takes action.
Spot AS Transparency Policy
Spot AS Transparency Policy
For those who may be interested: Spot AS will comply with the expectations placed upon us regarding the transparency of our reports and records, and will provide insight into our actions and our commitment to adhering to laws, regulations, good business practices, and fair play in our operations.
The Norwegian Transparency Act grants anyone the right to request information from us about how we handle negative impacts on fundamental human rights and decent working conditions. Inquiries can be submitted in writing to: apenhetsloven@spotas.no.
This statement has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of Spot AS.
Skien, April 16, 2024 The Board (signed)
Tore E. Gregersen Chairman of the Board
Tor Inge Roan Ellingsen Board Member
Terje Fuglset Board Member
Conclusion
Gjennom våre aktsomhetsvurderinger har vi avdekket følgende faktiske negative konsekvenser:
Foreløpig ingen i våre førsteledds samarbeidspartnere og leverandører.
Vi er i en kontinuerlig kartleggingsprosess. Vi er innforstått med at enkelte deler av leverandørkjeden av materialer vi benytter oss av kan være i høyrisikogruppen for brudd med retningslinjene. Dette være seg da spesielt innen rør / rørdeler og strukturstål.
Her har vi minimalt med påvirkningskraft, men vi benytter oss av store seriøse aktører som en kan forvente gjør sitt for å påvirke til det bedre.
Vi overvåker gjennomføring og resultater ved å:
Jevnlig se til at tiltak følges opp både internt og i våre leverandørkjeder.
Oppdatere vårt leverandørregister.
Skrive kvalitetsavvik i Avonova der vi ser manglende oppfølging.
Ta med oss erfaringene vi gjør inn i nye aktsomhetsvurderinger
Referanser:
OECD retningslinjer for aktsomhetsvurdering
Pre-qualified
Spot AS is pre-qualified in Achilles, StartBANK, and ISnett.
