Roles and Expectations

The Role of Our Code

At Autoliv we see our Code as a fundamental guide for how to do business.

It sets the standards for all who have a role in our business, including all employees, leaders and our Board of Directors
It empowers us to speak up when we suspect something is wrong, and when we have ideas for improvement
It gives a structure to help guide our decision-making
It shows us where to go for help when we have questions or doubts

If local laws are stricter than our Code, we must follow them. When our Code is stricter, we follow the Code.

Take the time: our Code is an essential guide to our way of working at Autoliv. Please take the necessary time to read it carefully and feel free to ask any questions that might arise. The Code will not have an immediate answer for every possi ble situation you may face, but it should be your first reference when you or your team face a difficult decision or gray area.
Work together: our Code works best when we use it to stimulate and guide discussions about how to approach a problem or make a difficult decision. In key areas, it provides clear instructions on things we must never do. In other situations, it directs you to the departments and experts who can help. Most importantly, it ensures you are never left isolated and asked to make a difficult decision on your own.
Understand the consequences: when we say our Code is important, we mean it. Therefore, we should all expect there to be consequences if we fail to follow the guidance and directions it provides. Breaches of the Code are serious and could result in disciplinary action.

In addition to following all the commitments in the Code, leaders and managers are expected to:

Lead by example
Bring the Code into team discussions on a regular basis or when facing problems or grey areas
Create an environment where colleagues feel safe to raise a question, concern or idea on any topic, but particularly on any aspect of the Code