Vastutusega

Vastutusega is an Estonian phrase meaning “with responsibility” or “in a responsible manner.” It is formed from the noun vastutus (responsibility) with the -usega suffix, creating a compound that expresses how an action is carried out—emphasizing accountability, ethics, or compliance. In formal and policy-oriented language, vastutusega is used to describe conduct, decisions, or strategies that take consequences and duties into account.

In usage, vastutusega often accompanies verbs and actions to signal conscientious behavior. Examples include statements such as “Ettevõte tegutseb vastutusega” (The company operates with responsibility) or “Riik peab tegutsema vastutusega” (The state must act with responsibility). The term is closely related to vastutus (responsibility) and vastutustundlikkus (conscientiousness or responsible conduct). It also appears in discussions of corporate social responsibility, often within phrases like vastutustundlik ettevõtlus, and in governance to underline accountability and ethical standards.

See also: vastutus, vastutustundlikkus, vastutustundlik ettevõtlus, vastutusala. While vastutusega describes the manner of action, related terms provide broader concepts of duty, ethics, and accountability in Estonian public and corporate discourse.