Name of code
Sustainable Media Principles
Originator of code
Sanoma Corporation
Country
Finland
Original language
Finnish/English
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
Sustainable Media Principles are guidelines created by the Sanoma Group that outline how the company’s 40-plus media brands strive to promote values such as open democracy, freedom of speech, social diversity, and tolerance. The Principles also emphasize the protection of vulnerable audiences and the rights of gender and sexual minorities. The Sanoma Group is a prominent partner of the Pride movement for sexual minorities, provides visibility for Helsinki Pride, and aims to raise awareness about minority-related terminology and issues among both its journalists and its audience.
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