Aker Solutions engage with our stakeholders on a continuous basis, for example via media, direct communication and participation in networks and conferences.
A GRI-specific stakeholder engagement was undertaken in May-August 2011 with focus on our on our Corporate Responsibility (CR) and our communication on key CR performance indicators. The feedback provided from internal and external stakeholders offered key learning for the organization, and the input has been included in the work with strategic CR objectives and our web pages. Key topics raised by our stakeholders reinforce our commitment to the protection of human rights; decent work and HSE, contribution to local development, environmental impact and corporate integrity. The topics and goals are not new to Aker Solutions, but the stakeholder engagement has improved our understanding of our context and paved the way for a stronger focus on the monitoring and implementation of our policies.
Key stakeholder groups consulted includes customers, suppliers, owners and investors, fund analysts, NGOs, regulators, CR networks like the UN Global Compact Nordic Network, trade union representatives, and key employee groups working for example with human resources, media contact, supply-chain management or representing our global offices. The external stakeholders were selected based on a risk-based approach, considering company impact and stakeholder influence. Suggestions and contacts were also provided from key employee groups.