Responsibility

At Protect, responsibility is a central part of our daily operations. Protecti's management system is based on the ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 45001 health and safety management system, and our long-term efforts to improve our own operations have earned us ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications. Protect has been awarded the Key Flag by the Finnish Working Environment Federation as a mark of service produced in Finland and employing people in Finland.

In 2021, Protect has carried out a comprehensive survey on the current state of corporate responsibility. The study examined the company's impact on various stakeholders and society, as well as how the various aspects of corporate responsibility are taken into account in Protect's management system. Based on this study, Protect has identified the material positive and negative impacts on different stakeholders and has coordinated its activities to manage the most material impacts. Protect's mission is to safeguard human well-being, business and the environment, which is also a key driver of the company's sustainability work. Sustainability work is a key part of the continuous improvement cycle of quality management that guides the company's activities.

In particular, the key impacts of the company are related to social responsibility, with an emphasis on staff well-being and quality customer service. The company undertakes a wide range of activities to promote well-being at work and aims to foster a good and respectful working atmosphere. Respect for people and their diversity is an important part of the business. A key aspect of the management of the company is that management acts as an enabler of expert work. Trust and open and transparent communication were highlighted as important cross-cutting principles in management. Good and respectful customer service is also a key element of social responsibility. The company strives for honesty and openness in customer relations, so that customer needs can be met accurately. The company also promotes good practice in networks and social relations, where sharing best practice and leading by example are important elements. Protect favours local subcontractors and also engages in sponsorship activities. Employee well-being, reliability, customer focus and expertise are core values guiding social responsibility.

Financial responsibility and good governance play a key role in the way a company operates. Protect does not aim for quick profits, but for long-term sustainable growth. Financial management is outsourced to ensure smooth, accurate and transparent operations. Financial ratios are regularly monitored. Employees and subcontractors are paid fair and appropriate compensation. Independence is a core value that guides financial responsibility.

Environmental responsibility is particularly important in customer work, where a company can make a significant positive impact by improving the environmental performance of its customers. Protect has also addressed environmental considerations in its own operations. Protect has promoted environmental responsibility in commuting and also pays attention to the environmental aspects of procurement.