Nothing-to-hide Business Practice

Henrik Dahlström

As the ethical aspects of business become an increasing concern for media and the public the issue of trustworthiness is key. In this workshop Henrik Dahlström will discuss openness and transparency as strategic factors for creating loyalty and trust from both external stakeholders and employees. Willingness to dialogue with different stakeholders is a way to infuse credibility, even when problems arise. Many companies have found that third party auditing of the supply chains is a means to ensure objective evaluation of social responsibility and that there is nothing to hide. Other areas where openness will be vital regard remuneration of top managers and the way corruption and bribery is tackled.

Henrik Dahlström has an MSc in Business and Economics, and works as an accountant and adviser within KPMG Global Sustainability Services in Sweden. During his tenure with KPMG, he has assisted various clients in the development and implementation of compliance programmes, performed stakeholder dialogues and conducted environmental and ethical audits. Henrik also has a wide experience from due diligence investigations and assurance engagement on sustainability reports. He is a specialist member of the Accountancy Profession In Sweden (FAR) and was active on the working party that developed a recommendation regarding assurance on sustainability reports.

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