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What Are Ethical Contract Terms (Etiske kontraktsvilkår, Norway)?
This is a Norwegian procurement term. Contract terms committing the supplier to uphold fundamental human rights and decent work.
What do ethical contract terms require?
That the supplier respects fundamental human rights and decent working conditions in its own operations and in the supply chain, usually with reference to ILO core conventions and national labour law.
How are they followed up?
Through documentation of the supplier's due diligence work, reporting during the contract period, and the buyer's right to audit the supply chain.
Which contracts carry the highest risk?
Those with production in countries with weak labour regulation, typically textiles, electronics, construction materials and agricultural products.
