Whistleblowing

Individuals who, in a work-related context, wish to provide information about misconduct can do so via Port of Karlshamns whistleblowing function. There must be a public interest in the misconduct coming to light for the function to be used. Whistleblowing means that you are offered a channel where you can report if you suspect that someone within the company is engaged in corruption, irregularities, or other serious misconduct.

When can the function be used?

The function can be used if you suspect corruption, irregularities, and/or serious misconduct. Examples of serious misconduct include tax crimes, embezzlement, or giving or taking bribes, risks to life, safety and health, damage and risks to the environment, improper use of company resources, or breaches of internal rules.

Who can use the function?

You, as an employee, former employee, worker, job applicant, volunteer, intern, hired person, self-employed individual seeking or performing assignments, a person who is part of a company's administrative, management or supervisory body, as well as shareholders active within the organization. If you were previously active, you can report information you became aware of during your time with the organization.

When should the function not be used?

The function is not intended for general comments on, for example, leadership, working environment, business planning, etc. Nor is it suitable for reporting sensitive personnel matters related to individual employees. If it does not feel right to speak with your immediate manager or their manager, you can contact the HR department or a union representative directly.

Can I be anonymous?

A report to the whistleblowing function normally becomes a document that can be requested. When a request for disclosure of documents is made, a confidentiality assessment must be carried out. The starting point is that most reports contain information covered by confidentiality. If you wish to guarantee anonymity, you should not provide any information that reveals your identity when reporting. Please note that choosing to be anonymous limits the possibility of feedback.

How do I make a report – blow the whistle?

Reports of serious misconduct can be made via internal channels, external channels, or both. The reporter chooses which reporting channel to use. The recipient of the whistleblower report hands it over to the appointed coordinating function within the organization.

You can report in the following ways:

• Report via e-service
  
• Call the switchboard and state that it concerns whistleblowing. If you wish to be anonymous, you should call from a withheld number and not state your name.
  
• Call the switchboard and book an appointment for a physical meeting. If you wish to be anonymous, you should call from a withheld number and not state your name or show identification at the physical meeting (however, a physical meeting means that the recipient and reporter see each other).

Report externally

Swedish Work Environment Authority
National Board of Housing, Building and Planning
Swedish Electrical Safety Authority
Swedish Economic Crime Authority
Swedish Estate Agents Inspectorate
Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority
Public Health Agency of Sweden
Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management
Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection
Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic ProductsHealth and Social Care Inspectorate
Swedish Chemicals Agency
Swedish Consumer Agency
Swedish Competition Authority
Swedish National Food Agency
Swedish Medical Products Agency
County Administrative Boards
Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Swedish Post and Telecom Authority
Government Offices of Sweden
Supervisory Board of Public Accountants
Swedish Tax Agency
Swedish Forest Agency
Swedish Gambling Authority
Swedish Energy Agency
Swedish Board of Agriculture
Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment
Swedish Radiation Safety Authority
Swedish Transport Agency

What happens when I have made a report?

The recipient of your report will hand it over to the designated coordinating function within the organization. You will receive feedback within three months of the confirmation of receipt of the report (the possibility of feedback is limited if you have chosen to be anonymous).