Code of ethics

We provide affordable housing for Espoo residents while also supporting the local labor market.

We contribute to the balanced development of Espoo's districts and a cohesive urban structure. We are an active climate advocate and promote environmentally friendly choices. We directly employ around 120 people and indirectly many more.

Our responsibility is based on three pillars: environmental responsibility, social responsibility, and economic responsibility. It extends across our entire value chain.

Our key stakeholders include customers, employees, the owner, financiers, and partners. We require our partners to comply not only with laws and regulations but also with good business practices. This includes fulfilling social obligations, engaging in fair competition, rejecting corruption, respecting ILO standards and human rights, and acting in an environmentally responsible manner.

We do not support political activities or participate in sponsorships. However, we may make small donations to charitable causes, for example during the holiday season.

We adhere to laws, regulations, and good business practices. We do not tolerate dishonesty, corruption, bribery, or any other unethical conduct. All our actions must be responsible and must also appear so.

Transparency and independence are key principles for us. We do not accept or offer benefits, gifts, or hospitality that could influence—or be perceived to influence—decision-making. Exceptions include customary, low-value promotional gifts or small tokens of appreciation from residents, such as flowers or chocolates.

We engage in networking and attend events when there is a clear connection to our work. All travel is paid for by the employer, and we do not accept trips or benefits from partners during procurement processes.

We communicate our principles openly to our partners.

Espoon Asunnot is a responsible and caring employer. We work together with our staff to promote well-being at work and encourage continuous development and learning.

We promote equality and non-discrimination and actively prevent any form of discrimination. We offer our employees opportunities for training and professional growth.

We respect the privacy of our employees, customers, and partners. We handle personal data confidentially and comply with data protection legislation as well as our own privacy and information security policies.

We treat all non-public and internal information as confidential and do not use it for personal purposes.

We are a smoke-free workplace and promote a healthy working environment.

Ethical conduct is built on everyday choices. At Espoon Asunnot, each employee promotes our shared values by acting responsibly, collaboratively, and with respect for others.

We value our work community and the workplace atmosphere, which everyone helps to shape. Collaboration across teams and departments helps us plan proactively and use resources wisely to achieve common goals.

We are committed to complying with laws, regulations, and the operating principles of Espoon Asunnot.

Resident satisfaction is important to us, but we do not compromise agreed procedures in pursuit of high satisfaction.

As a provider of housing services, we promote social cohesion and community spirit. We act openly and fairly while also safeguarding privacy.

We invest in local resident activities and support resident participation.

We treat our customers fairly and speak about them with respect. We also expect to be treated with respect in return.

We assess the environmental impact of our operations throughout the entire lifecycle and continuously seek new solutions that benefit the environment.

We combat climate change by developing sustainable urban structures and residential environments. We place particular emphasis on reducing the environmental impact of property maintenance.

We provide sustainable, affordable, safe, and high-quality housing for those in need. Our operations take into account lifecycle costs, and we have a positive impact on the housing market and our operating environment. We promote transparency and responsibility in everything we do.

We actively work to prevent the shadow economy and financial crime. We collaborate with authorities, industry organizations, and other stakeholders. We promote healthy competition and aim to ensure that responsible companies can operate on a fair footing.

We also consider small service providers and build responsible partnerships throughout our supply chain. Our suppliers are guided by a dedicated supplier code of conduct.

We keep our customers, the media, and stakeholders informed about our services and decision-making.

We present the outcomes of our responsible operations openly, comprehensively, and in an easy-to-understand way, using both internal and external communication channels. Our communication is based on an annual report that combines corporate responsibility reporting with traditional financial reporting.

We support open dialogue and interaction equally with residents, stakeholders, the surrounding society, and our staff.