We value our employees’ views and perspectives and maintain continuous dialogue to ensure their input is considered. At GN, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all employees to report concerns. We conduct an employee engagement survey - GN Voice - twice a year where we ask all employees to share their opinions and ideas on areas at their workplace known to significantly impact the well-being, performance, and growth. The engagement survey gives employees the opportunity to provide detailed and constructive feedback to guide leaders as well as the teams they are part of. Based on the engagement survey results, team leaders are required to facilitate focused team sessions where key topics are discussed, and action plans created. Further to the GN Voice survey, GN conducts ad hoc pulse checks in departments where major transformation takes place to ensure employees’ views and perspectives are considered. Employees at all times engage with their direct manager, HR business partner, contact GN’s global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, or join employee-led employee resource groups. GN also conducts webinars, communication, and awareness campaigns on topics such as mental health, neurodiversity, and health and safety. Additionally, GN has established employee resource groups that aim to gain insights into the perspectives of marginalized employees. This includes a global network of female professionals in GN, a global network for LGBT+ colleagues and allies, and a network for black colleagues and supportive allies across the company.

We value our employees’ views and perspectives and maintain continuous dialogue to ensure their input is considered. At GN, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all employees to report concerns. We conduct an employee engagement survey - GN Voice - twice a year where we ask all employees to share their opinions and ideas on areas at their workplace known to significantly impact the well-being, performance, and growth. The engagement survey gives employees the opportunity to provide detailed and constructive feedback to guide leaders as well as the teams they are part of. Based on the engagement survey results, team leaders are required to facilitate focused team sessions where key topics are discussed, and action plans created. Further to the GN Voice survey, GN conducts ad hoc pulse checks in departments where major transformation takes place to ensure employees’ views and perspectives are considered. Employees at all times engage with their direct manager, HR business partner, contact GN’s global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, or join employee-led employee resource groups. GN also conducts webinars, communication, and awareness campaigns on topics such as mental health, neurodiversity, and health and safety. Additionally, GN has established employee resource groups that aim to gain insights into the perspectives of marginalized employees. This includes a global network of female professionals in GN, a global network for LGBT+ colleagues and allies, and a network for black colleagues and supportive allies across the company.

Employees at all times engage with their direct manager, HR business partner, contact GN’s global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, or join employee-led employee resource groups. GN also conducts webinars, communication, and awareness campaigns on topics such as mental health, neurodiversity, and health and safety. Additionally, GN has established employee resource groups that aim to gain insights into the perspectives of marginalized employees. This includes a global network of female professionals in GN, a global network for LGBT+ colleagues and allies, and a network for black colleagues and supportive allies across the company.

In 2024, a total of 40 cases were reported through the GN Alertline. Out of the 40 cases reported, 26 cases were related to incidents of discrimination, including harassment. All the cases reported will be properly investigated, and appropriate actions, including disciplinary actions will be taken. For more information on the GN Alertline, see chapter G1 Business Conduct. There have been no fines, penalties and compensation for damages as a result of the incidents and complaints reported. GN has not identified any cases of severe human rights incidents connected to GN’s workforce.

Employees at all times engage with their direct manager, HR business partner, contact GN’s global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, or join employee-led employee resource groups. GN also conducts webinars, communication, and awareness campaigns on topics such as mental health, neurodiversity, and health and safety. Additionally, GN has established employee resource groups that aim to gain insights into the perspectives of marginalized employees. This includes a global network of female professionals in GN, a global network for LGBT+ colleagues and allies, and a network for black colleagues and supportive allies across the company.

We conduct an employee engagement survey - GN Voice - twice a year where we ask all employees to share their opinions and ideas on areas at their workplace known to significantly impact the well-being, performance, and growth. The engagement survey gives employees the opportunity to provide detailed and constructive feedback to guide leaders as well as the teams they are part of. Based on the engagement survey results, team leaders are required to facilitate focused team sessions where key topics are discussed, and action plans created. Further to the GN Voice survey, GN conducts ad hoc pulse checks in departments where major transformation takes place to ensure employees’ views and perspectives are considered. Employees at all times engage with their direct manager, HR business partner, contact GN’s global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, or join employee-led employee resource groups. GN also conducts webinars, communication, and awareness campaigns on topics such as mental health, neurodiversity, and health and safety. Additionally, GN has established employee resource groups that aim to gain insights into the perspectives of marginalized employees. This includes a global network of female professionals in GN, a global network for LGBT+ colleagues and allies, and a network for black colleagues and supportive allies across the company.

In 2024, a total of 40 cases were reported through the GN Alertline. Out of the 40 cases reported, 26 cases were related to incidents of discrimination, including harassment. All the cases reported will be properly investigated, and appropriate actions, including disciplinary actions will be taken. For more information on the GN Alertline, see chapter G1 Business Conduct. There have been no fines, penalties and compensation for damages as a result of the incidents and complaints reported. GN has not identified any cases of severe human rights incidents connected to GN’s workforce.

GN continues its commitment to doing things the right way, complying with relevant international regulations and by implementing policies and procedures to promote ethical business behavior and practices. In 2024, a total of 40 cases were reported through the GN Alertline. Out of the 40 cases reported, 26 cases were related to incidents of discrimination, including harassment. All the cases reported will be properly investigated, and appropriate actions, including disciplinary actions will be taken. For more information on the GN Alertline, see chapter G1 Business Conduct. There have been no fines, penalties and compensation for damages as a result of the incidents and complaints reported. GN has not identified any cases of severe human rights incidents connected to GN’s workforce.

GN continues its commitment to doing things the right way, complying with relevant international regulations and by implementing policies and procedures to promote ethical business behavior and practices. In 2024, a total of 40 cases were reported through the GN Alertline. Out of the 40 cases reported, 26 cases were related to incidents of discrimination, including harassment. All the cases reported will be properly investigated, and appropriate actions, including disciplinary actions will be taken. For more information on the GN Alertline, see chapter G1 Business Conduct. There have been no fines, penalties and compensation for damages as a result of the incidents and complaints reported. GN has not identified any cases of severe human rights incidents connected to GN’s workforce.

GN has implemented several policies for managing material impacts related to its own workforce, guided by the UN guiding principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. GN upholds human rights principles through the implementation of policies and procedures which prevent discrimination, harassment, advances diversity, and ensure fair and equal treatment of its workforce. GN provides channels for raising concerns, including potential human rights impacts, and has established internal procedures for handling the cases to ensure remedy for its employees. GN ensures adequate resource allocation for addressing each material impact with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Execution of actions is anchored in GN’s existing governance structures, which defines roles and responsibilities, and ensures sufficient resource allocation. To evaluate effectiveness of actions implemented, GN conducts assessment and collects the necessary data for analysis. The results are reviewed by senior management to identify areas that require attention, allowing for necessary amendments to be made where needed. For longer term initiatives, GN performs continuous assessments to address any emerging issues promptly.

GN’s whistleblower hotline, the GN Alertline, is accessible to all internal and external stakeholders for raising their concerns and reporting business ethics misconduct. The GN Alertline is a secure and confidential reporting tool hosted by an independent third party. All investigations are handled by designated and trusted GN employees. The GN Alertline permits internal and external stakeholders to report concerns in good faith and is part of GN’s commitment to being a credible and responsible company, with a continuous focus on improving corporate governance processes. To raise awareness about the GN Alertline and to encourage employees to speak up, GN regularly conducts communication campaigns, latest in 2024. The communication campaigns also enable GN to assess employee awareness and trust of the channels provided. In addition, guidelines on how to access the GN Alertline and report cases are available on GN’s intranet and external website. Cases reported are handled by designated and trusted employees in the Group Business Ethics & Compliance department who assess the information and initiates investigation, if required. Reported cases are treated seriously and confidentially ensuring a fair outcome after thorough investigation. All reports are handled confidentially to protect the identity of those involved, fostering a safe environment for individuals to voice their concerns without fear of retaliation. GN’s commitment to protect those reporting misconduct from any kind of retaliation or repercussions is outlined in GN’s Non-Retaliation Policy. For more information on the Non-Retaliation Policy and GN Alertline, see chapter G1 Business Conduct.