Responsibility in operations at HKScan is based on a long-term commitment to develop the entire chain of operations. HKScan always operates, at a minimum, in accordance with legislation and the requirements of the authorities but strives, in line with its vision, to steer development in the industry. HKScan and the Group’ s subsidiaries are actively involved in joint industry research and development projects.

HKScan’s responsibility scheme concentrates on the most pertinent aspects of responsibility for its sector. For the food industry the most important areas are product safety, nutrition, environmental matters, employee wellbeing at work, wellbeing of production animals, local aspects and economic responsibility (MTT 2009).