Creating clarity in complexity
Retriever stands as a beacon of transparency in a world brimming with information. Our mission is to cut through the noise of a complex media landscape, providing clear insights for citizens and decision-makers alike. Our strategic use of technology ensures that integrity and clarity remain at the forefront of media communication.
We want to accompany our work for transparency in the media with transparency of our operations and business conduct. On this page, you can read about our specific action areas and how we try to improve ourselves as a responsible business.
Environment
We’re committed to a greener planet, actively reducing our carbon footprint through advanced server infrastructure and sustainable IT practices. Noteworthy initiatives include:
- Transitioning to energy-efficient hardware in our data storage
- Compensating power usage with renewable energy certificates
- Rethinking our supply chain and refine our procurement policy
- Working with local certifications, i.e. Miljøfyrtårn in Norway
- Refurbing and reusing electronic hardware as well as old furniture
Community Engagement
Our data expertise equips institutions and the public sector with insights to foster an informed society. We provide insights to the public through:
- Media cooperation, where we help journalists with their inquiries.
- Presentations and collaboration at Folkemødet, Arendalsuka and Almedalsveckan.
- Public partnerships where we help to measure diversity in the media.
Inclusive and Healthy Workplaces
Retriever nurtures a workplace environment where well-being and diversity flourish. Our commitment is demonstrated by:
- Regular well-being surveys to monitor and improve employee satisfaction
- Clear policies and training to address and prevent workplace stress
- Active measures to maintain and celebrate gender and age diversity
Ethical Governance
We maintain a governance model that embodies fairness and responsibility. Our collaborations are built on mutual respect for labor rights and ethical practices. Key initiatives include:
- Adhering to the principles of the UN Global Compact
- Conducting comprehensive copyright compliance training
- Implementing a whistleblower scheme to uphold our ethical standards
Social Responsibility
Our responsibility extends beyond business as we engage in philanthropic endeavors and community support, such as:
- Annual donations to health and social causes
- Hardware reuse through the donation of IT equipment to social causes
- Collaborative efforts to improve working conditions in our supply chain
Ethical principles for Artificial Intelligence
Retriever’s Ethical principles for AI Use reaffirm our dedication to providing our customers with trustworthy, transparent insights and outline our proactive measures to stay ahead of evolving regulatory landscapes. With these guidelines, Retriever aims to reinforce and elevate industry standards on how AI should be harnessed – ethically, responsibly, and with the utmost respect for privacy and societal impact.
Human Responsibility
We bear full responsibility for the decisions made by our AI systems. We commit to rigorous testing and quality assurance to ensure that our AI applications deliver valuable insights to our customers.
Explainability
We use AI systems in ways which can be understood by our experts. We ensure that the workings of AI systems can be adequately explained.
Ethical Sourcing and Use of Data
We pledge to ethically source and utilize data, respecting copyright and privacy rights, and obtaining data through fair and transparent means. With our direct partnership agreements with the important media and media houses and our comprehensive measures to safeguard data privacy and integrity, we ensure responsible sourcing of data at all stages of our operations.
Risk and Impact Assessments
We carefully consider the intended and potential impacts of our technology on customers and society. Privacy and security assessments are integral to our product development process, enabling us to manage risks appropriately. We continuously update our knowledge of relevant regulations, including the EU’s AI Act, to ensure our operations are both compliant and ethically sound.
Monitoring
We commit to regularly reviewing our adherence to these principles, updating them as necessary to reflect lessons learned from our experiences, ensuring they remain relevant amidst the rapid development of AI.
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