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The Norwegian Transparency Act

Last updated: January 9, 2025

This document outlines Markular’s compliance with the Norwegian Transparency Act (Åpenhetsloven) and our commitment to human rights and decent working conditions in our supply chains.

Our Commitment

Base 12 AS, through its Markular product, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance with laws and regulations. We have zero tolerance for illegal and unethical business behavior and activities, including:

  • Bribery and corruption
  • Tax evasion
  • Forced labor
  • Child labor
  • Non-decent working conditions
  • Other breaches of human rights

Compliance with the Norwegian Transparency Act

In accordance with the Norwegian Transparency Act (Åpenhetsloven), enforced on 1 July 2022, we work continuously to:

  1. Identify and assess actual and potential adverse impacts associated with:

    • Our operations
    • Our products and services
    • Operations of our suppliers
    • Services of our business partners

  2. Implement appropriate measures to prevent or mitigate adverse impacts

  3. Track the implementation and results of these measures

  4. Communicate with affected stakeholders about how we address potential and actual adverse impacts

Due Diligence Assessments

As part of our commitment to transparency and ethical business practices, we regularly conduct due diligence assessments that cover:

  • Human rights impact assessments
  • Supply chain evaluations
  • Partner compliance reviews
  • Internal operations audits

Information Requests

If you have questions about how Base 12 AS works with the Norwegian Transparency Act, you can:

  1. Submit a written request via our contact form at support@base12.no
  2. Specify the information you would like to receive
  3. Include the purpose of your inquiry

We will respond to your request in writing within three weeks. If we need more time to gather the requested information, we will inform you when you can expect a reply.

Reporting Concerns

We encourage reporting of any concerns regarding potential violations of ethical standards or human rights. All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated thoroughly.

For more information about our ethical guidelines and compliance work, please contact our compliance team at compliance@markular.com