The story of YIT began in 1912 with the merger of four companies. Their common goal was to provide high-quality and comprehensive services in the field of construction. YIT, having built a solid reputation in infrastructure construction and securing the water supply for most Finnish cities, began to expand rapidly. Gradually, the corporation's business activities expanded worldwide. In the twentieth century, this primarily included the Middle East and the former Soviet Union, or the Russian Federation. At the turn of the millennium, the company expanded into the field of technological infrastructure projects, both in Scandinavia and in Central European countries.

In 2010, YIT acquired a majority stake in the then 13-year-old company Reding a.s., leading to the creation of YIT Reding a.s.. YIT Slovakia a.s., as we know it today, was established in 2016 after YIT purchased the remaining shares.

The YIT Code of Conduct provides a high-quality framework for working within the YIT Group. It contains specific statements on what aligns with our values when working with various partners. Below is an overview of the principles that guide our activities in relation to customers, employees, owners, business partners, competition, society, and the environment. You will also find more information here on how to proceed when reporting violations of these principles.

Every YIT employee is expected to follow these business practices at all times. They apply to all our business practices and define a uniform model of behavior for all employees within the YIT Group and its units. Where necessary, these principles will be supplemented by more specific policies, principles, and rules.

Values and Leadership Principles

Our values—respect, cooperation, creativity, and passion—along with our leadership principles, are the foundation of everything we do and how we act.

Customers

The primary goal of our business is to satisfy our customers' needs by creating value. We want to be their reliable partner and first choice.

Employees

Our employees are a key factor in our success, and we treat them accordingly. We strive to be the most sought-after employer in our industry.

Owners

We strive for good financial results in a legal and honest manner and provide shareholders with timely, relevant, and truthful information about our business.

Suppliers, Subcontractors, and Other Business Partners

We strive to have long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with our partners. We want to ensure good business practices throughout the entire supply chain, thereby supporting the development of the entire industry in an increasingly responsible and ethical direction. In our relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners, we do not tolerate any form of bribery or other illegal payments.

Competition

We support open and fair competition in all markets and comply with applicable competition laws in all our activities. We avoid situations where there is a risk that competition regulations could be violated.

Society

Good relationships with the society around us are key to our business in all countries where we operate. We comply with local laws and regulations in every country in which we operate.

Environment

We strive to minimize the environmental impact caused by our activities. We also help our customers reduce their environmental impact in their own activities.

Conflict of Interest

Our decisions are not influenced by personal interest. We avoid conflicts of interest that could have a negative impact on our business judgment.

Communication

The general principles governing our internal and external communication are reliability, openness, and speed, as well as compliance with laws, regulations, stock exchange rules, and our procedures.

Data Protection

In the performance of their duties, every YIT employee is responsible for complying with data protection to ensure that personal data is handled securely and does not end up in the wrong hands.