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Our vision
We recognize our responsibility to actively contribute to addressing the sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. With a focus on concrete actions, transparency, and continuous improvement, we aim to integrate sustainability across our operations.
- We strive to integrate a circular approach into all aspects of our operations.
- We respect human rights and anti-corruption throughout our value chain.
- We aim to be an inclusive employer and encourage people to grow.
- We acknowledge that continuous improvement of our actions and targets is required to achieve real change.
Maintaining Quality Products
Through continuous improvements, we maintain high quality products that meet our customers’ requirements and expectations. Competent, creative, and motivated employees are key, and all employees shall be given the opportunity to develop their skills, feel appreciated, and be able to actively participate in our growth.
Human Rights and Business Ethics
We operate in a global context, where different cultures and values intersect, and commit to upholding human rights and ethical business practices across our operations and supply chain.
We comply with Swedish and international legislation and work continuously to strengthen our internal systems to identify and address risks related to human rights and corruption. This includes:
- Implementing a Code of Conduct that outlines our expectations regarding environmental responsibility, working conditions, and ethical behavior.
- Encouraging whistleblowing through secure and anonymous channels.
- Conducting risk assessments and supplier evaluations to identify potential violations.
- Promoting equality, non-discrimination, and safe working environments in line with applicable laws and standards.
We recognize that this is an ongoing process and that transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key to making meaningful progress.
Circle of Sustainability
By applying the following three-pronged approach, we address the activities required to live up to our vision of sustainability:
Compliance
We comply with applicable legislation and promote ethical behavior throughout our organization and partners by:
- Monitoring current and future laws, frameworks, and permits applicable to our operations.
- Committing to ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001.
- Regular internal and external controls and audits.
- Establishing policies and codes of conduct for all employees and suppliers.
Operations
- Establishing safety procedures in production.
- Increasing accuracy and minimizing transports.
- Improving energy efficiency and using renewable energy.
- Internal grinding of plastic waste for re-use.
- Introducing recycled raw materials in products where appropriate.
Social Responsibility
- Complying with human rights and anti-corruption.
- Valuing workers’ rights and collective bargaining.
- Implementing an ethical recruitment policy.
- Cooperating with higher education.
- Supporting local youth activities.
Our Renewable Energy: Smålandsvind
Smålandsvind provides renewable wind power to the Vätterleden Group. Together, the wind farms from Hallhult södra, Tapplarp 1, and Tapplarp 2 produce approximately 16,5 GWh/year, with a combined capacity of 6 MW.
Using Recycled Plastic: Novoplast AB
We are a part-owner of Novoplast AB who specializes in recycling plastic through regranulation. This partnership lets us recycle the plastic waste from our operations, and ensures continuous access to recycled plastic to be used in our products when appropriate.