We are responsible for infrastructure and functions which could be critical for community operations, locally and/or regionally, and we operate large-scale production sites where a crisis could influence community interests and safety in general. Hence we are subject to control and follow-up by the respective national authorities. These potentially high-risk incidents are core to our emergency planning and we keep a high state of preparedness, being trained and monitored through regular exercises. A central emergency team supports line management and ensures crisis handling in accordance with Hydro's requirements and expectations.
A threat and vulnerability assessment forms the basis for preventive measures in all business areas. Security guards are employed on a regular basis to protect our personnel and assets. No armed guards were engaged in 2012, and there were no significant incidents reported in connection with our use of security guards in 2012.
