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Lobbying Governance

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Tietoevry's sustainability work is facilitated by the company's Sustainability team and is supported by the Sustainability Steering Group, chaired by the Vice President, Communications and Sustainability. The steering group advises the Group Leadership Team and the Board of Directors, and approves the sustainability section of the company's integrated annual report. The members of the Sustainability Steering Group represent different functions and units at Tietoevry, including members of the Group Leadership Team, and meet on a bi-monthly basis. [...] Our business ethics efforts are led by the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) of the Board of Directors, together with the Whistleblowing Unit within our Legal function's Corporate Governance and Compliance team, and our Sustainability Steering Group. The work is driven in close cooperation with our Risk Management and Internal Audit teams. [...] The Corporate Governance and Compliance Team follows up on our policies. This means providing updates and suggesting continuous improvements, as well as ensuring awareness around the policies through training and communication. The team also follows up on concerns and questions raised through our whistleblowing channels. The Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors is provided with bi-annual reports on our compliance work, as well as on the number and topics of whistleblowing cases processed by the Whistleblowing Unit during the previous six months. The Audit and Risk Committee is immediately informed in case any material compliance incidents occur.

https://www.tietoevry.com/en/SysSiteAssets/files/sustainability/tietoevry2021_sustainability_report.pdf

The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) of the Board of Directors annually reviews the Nonfinancial information, including our performance against our agreed sustainability goals and identified sustainability related risks. The ARC also receives quarterly reports on selected sustainability related impacts – both actual and potential. Report on whistleblowing incidents are delivered to the ARC twice a year and in addition, any topics that are of critical concern or urgent nature can be reported ad hoc. [...] Significant and challenging matters identified through the due diligence process will regularly be escalated to Group Legal and Compliance function, and salient issues shall be reported periodically to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Tietoevry Board of Directors.

https://www.tietoevry.com/en/SysSiteAssets/files/sustainability/ar-2022/tietoevry2022_sustainability_report.pdf

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Tietoevry's ethical guidelines are summarized in the Code of Conduct Policy, which applies to all Tietoevry employees, and a separate Supplier Code of Conduct Rule applied to any third party contributing to the company's services, products and other business activities. Both documents
are based on the United Nations Global Compact, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the International Bill of Human Rights, UN Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the UN Convention against Corruption, UK Bribery Act, and US Foreign Corrupt Practices. The policies cover all responsible areas, which are also linked to other, topic-specific policies and more detailed rules. The policies cover the relevant legal, certification and other best practice requirements and are reviewed annually.

Our Anti-Corruption Rule provides practical guidelines on how to evaluate and avoid unethical behavior. Additionally, all employees are expected to adhere to our Competition Law Compliance Rule. Tietoevry also has an Environmental Rule which outlines our precautionary approach to environmental management within the company and throughout the value chain. This rule is compliant with ISO 14001 requirements. In addition, Tietoevry also has several other policies and rules supporting the management of specific sustainability areas. All policies and rules as well as processes covering sustainability apply to our entire organization. Policies and rules are reviewed on an annual basis, as part of our compliance program.

Tietoevry promotes development and diffusion of low carbon technologies and undertake initiatives to promote sustainable IT services. Tietoevry adheres to all relevant local and internationally recognized standards, and continuously works to improve environmental performance. Our precautionary approach to environmentally responsible ways of conducting business should extend throughout the value chain

Sustainability Management Process formally presents the role of a Sustainability Area Owner. Our Code of Conduct e-learning further supports the implementation of sustainable and ethical business practices across the entire organization. In addition, Tietoevry has environmental e-learning that supports the implementation of our Environmental Management System and related ISO 14001 certifications. Mandatory trainings for all employees also cover e-learnings in GDRP, as well as general security training.

CDP Questionnaire Response 2022