Transparency Act

The Transparency Act came into effect on July 1, 2022, and applies to larger companies. The primary objective of the Act is to promote companies' respect for fundamental human rights and decent working conditions, while also ensuring public access to relevant information.

ESV AS is subject to the Transparency Act and is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the law. Since our establishment in 2011, ESV has prioritized the respect for fundamental human rights and decent working conditions and actively ensures that our suppliers also adhere to these principles.

Companies covered by the Transparency Act are required to conduct due diligence assessments within their own operations and supply chains. The findings of these assessments must be summarized and made available to the public in a report on the company’s website.

Available Reports:

• ESV AS’s report for 2023 is available in PDF format.

The Transparency Act grants individuals the right to request information on how companies address potential negative impacts on fundamental human rights and decent working conditions. Requests for such information must be submitted in writing. ESV AS may deny requests under the following circumstances:

• The request does not provide enough information to identify what it pertains to.
• The request is deemed clearly unreasonable.
• The requested information involves personal details about someone.
• The requested information involves technical devices, methods, or other operational or business-related matters that could be competitively sensitive for those concerned.

For inquiries related to the Transparency Act, ESV AS can be contacted via email at info@esvc.no.

If anyone believes that ESV AS is not meeting its information obligations under the Transparency Act, they are encouraged to file a complaint regarding a potential breach of the Act. We kindly ask that you first contact ESV AS directly at info@esvc.no to address any misunderstandings or errors as promptly as possible.