Our focus
A strong compliance culture
A strong compliance culture is essential in Höegh Evi, as it ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and ethical standards. By prioritizing compliance, organizations can create a stable and trustworthy environment for their employees, customers, and stakeholders.
2023 compliance at a glance
96%
Overall response rate to 2023 compliance survey with an average favorable score of 87%
100%
Completion rate for code of conduct training with an average score of 84%
~6
E-learning programs and compliance awareness campaigns launched
100%
Completion of anti-corruption training for FSRU port agents
91%
Employees are comfortable raising a concern through the Speak Up line. 89% believe it is safe to speak up
100%
New business partners were subjected to sanctions and compliance screening
Leading compliance standards
Our compliance programme includes a variety of subjects and activities which aims to strengthen our culture of integrity and compliance.
Our efforts to uphold strong compliance standards include:
- Enhancing processes for sanctions screening and monitoring
- Improving compliance risk assessment of the ports our vessels call at
- Signing up to relevant MACN Collective Actions
- Implementing compliance awareness campaigns (e.g. incident reporting and whistleblower hotline)
- Launching new dilemma-based compliance e-learning courses
Taking action on human rights
Höegh Evi is dedicated to respecting and promoting human rights across all our operations and supply chains. We take care to identify and mitigate any potential human rights risks. We have established policies and procedures that ensure all our stakeholders are aware of our commitment to human rights and are held accountable for respecting them. Our proactive approach to upholding the highest standards, includes:
- Improving our human rights impact assessments
- Developing an integrated transparency report for the Group
- Continuing to strengthen our processes for greater transparency and sustainability across the value chain
- Implementing guidelines for internal audits and planning for mitigating actions (as informed by a risk assessment)
Anti-bribery and corruption
Höegh Evi has a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and bribery. This applies to everyone in our company, including consultants and business partners, regardless of risk or location. We have implemented the following efforts to manage corruption risks in our operations:
- Signing up to relevant MACN Collective Actions
- Regular monitoring of slopchest and vessel cash reports
- Implementing a Gifts and Entertainment Registry
- Considering country corruption risk in business partner risk assessments
- Mandatory anti-corruption training to onshore employees and seafarers
Taking action on cyber security
Höegh Evi is committed to sustaining and enhancing strong cyber security measures across the company. By integrating the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cyber security framework and carrying out regular partner audits, we ensure transparency and alignment with industry standards. We have a range of measures in place which, together, ensure our resilience against potential cyber threats, such as:
- Introducing IT systems upgrades onboard vessels
- Migrating and enhancing IT technical infrastructure
- Implementing comprehensive employee training programs
Our policies
Supplier Code of Conduct
Sustainability Policy
Our reports
2023 UK Modern Slavery Statement
2023 Norwegian Transparancy Report
2023 Sustainability Report
Höegh Evi is an active member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), which provides valuable insights into specific anti-corruption challenges in the maritime industry. As a member, HLNG is committed to implementing the MACN anti-corruption principles.
For more information, visit the MACN website