Introduction

N3 Norge AS works to have a sustainable business practice that respects people, society and the
environment. This policy document, including principles for sustainable business practices,
forms the basis of our sustainability work.

N3 Norge AS considers sustainable business practices as a prerequisite for sustainable
development, which means that current generations have their needs covered without destroying
future generations' ability to have theirs covered [1] . The UN's sustainability goals are the
world's joint action plan for sustainable development. N3 Norge AS works actively with the
sustainability goals.

As a member of Ethical Trade Norway, N3 Norge AS is committed to working actively with due
diligence assessments for sustainable business practices. [2] Caution assessments are a
risk-based approach to respecting and safeguarding people, society and the environment in our
own business and in the entire supply chain. We expect our suppliers and partners to follow the
same approach.

Requirements for own business

N3 Norge AS recognizes that our business practices can have a potential negative impact on
people, society and the environment. At the same time, we see our potential to contribute to
positive development in the supply chain. Based on this, we have prepared the following
principles and requirements for our own business:

Caution assessments

3 Norge AS shall carry out due diligence assessments for sustainable business practices. That
is: make your own risk assessments of negative impact on people, society and the environment,
and stop, prevent and reduce such impact. The measures are monitored and the effect of is
assessed, and communicated to those affected. Where our activities cause or contribute to a
negative impact on people, society or the environment, we will stop this activity, and we will
seek to repair the damage. Where the supplier is responsible for the negative impact / damage,
the supplier is also responsible for recovery. [3]

Responsible purchasing practice

N3 Norge AS considers responsible purchasing practice to be one of our most important tools in
the work for sustainable business practice. N3 Norge AS shall adapt our own procurement
practices so that we strengthen, and not undermine, suppliers' ability to deliver on the
requirements we set to ensure good conditions for people, society and the environment. We will
strive for long-term supplier relationships with suppliers who show particular willingness and
ability to work with positive development in the supply chain.

Free trade union organization and worker representation

N3 Norge AS supports the right to free trade union organization and other forms of
democratically elected workers' representation. We will involve workers' representatives and
other relevant stakeholders in our work with sustainable business practices.

Supplier development and partnership

In dialogue with suppliers, we will, if necessary, consider contributing with relevant
competence development or resources that enable our suppliers to comply with N3 Norge AS
'requirements for conditions in the supply chain. In this way, we lay the foundation for good
collaboration with suppliers who show particular willingness and ability to work with positives
development for people, society and the environment in the supply chain.

Requirements for reservations in the supply chain

We expect our suppliers and partners to work purposefully and systematically to comply with our
supplier guidelines, including principles for sustainable business practices, which cover basic
requirements for human rights, employee rights, anti-corruption, animal welfare and the
environment. Our suppliers must:

• Follow vendor guidelines, including principles for sustainable business practices.
• Work actively with due diligence assessments, ie: make your own risk assessments for
  negative impact on people, society and the environment, and stop, prevent and reduce such
  impact. The measures must be monitored and the effect assessed, and communicated to those
  affected. Where the supplier is responsible for the negative impact / damage, the supplier
  is also responsible for recovery. [4]
• Demonstrate the will and ability for continuous improvement for people, society and the
  environment through collaboration.
• At the request of N3 Norge AS, they could document how they themselves, and possibly
  subcontractors, work to comply with the guidelines.

Principles of Sustainable Business Practice (Code of Conduct)

These principles of sustainable business practice are based on UN and ILO conventions and set
minimum and non-maximum standards. The legislation at the place of production must be respected.
Where national laws and regulations cover the same subject matter as these guidelines, the
highest standard shall apply.

1. Forced labor / slave labor (ILO Convention Nos. 29 and 105)
   1. There shall be no form of forced labour, slave labor or involuntary labour.
   2. Workers shall not have to submit a deposit or identity documents to the employer and
      shall be free to terminate the employment with a reasonable period of notice.
2. Trade union organization and collective bargaining (ILO Convention Nos. 87, 98, 135 and 154)
   1. Workers shall, without exception, have the right to join or establish trade unions
      at their own request, and to bargain collectively. The employer shall not interfere
      in, hinder or oppose trade unions or collective bargaining.
   2. Trade union representatives shall not be discriminated against or prevented from
      carrying out their trade union work.
   3. If the right to free organization and/or collective bargaining is limited by law,
      the employer shall facilitate, and not impede, alternative mechanisms for free and
      independent organization and negotiation.