Sustainable operations

Environmental priorities in the 2025 targets

The 2025 targets are building on the momentum and success of five-year programs since 2010; setting more ambitious targets across all indicators. The targets are connected to our environmental priorities, which are to:

  • reduce the Group’s carbon footprint
  • coordinate the implementation of environmental management systems
  • enhance data analysis and benchmarking
  • improve water and waste management
  • reduce energy consumption and increase the proportion of renewable energy
  • reduce organic solvents by half

 

You can read more about our targets in the Sustainability Report 2021.

Sustainability at the heart of Swedish production site

A comprehensive energy efficiency project, including a broad range of initiatives, has transformed our Eskilstuna site in Sweden into a sustainable production facility. Watch this video to discover how the improvements reflect our commitment to a sustainable future for everyone, contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Stepping up our targets to tackle climate change

With a global footprint, we have a global responsibility to do the right thing and play our part to mitigate climate change. With nearly two centuries of expertise in access solutions, we know that if we want to be there for future generations, we need to act boldly now. And respecting our planet is also true to our purpose: helping people experience a safer and more open world.

We have always set ourselves ambitious goals. Our latest five-year plan, which runs to 2025, is our most ambitious program to date and we have committed to set targets in line with  the Science Based Targets initiative, in line with the Paris Agreement.

We have come a long way – but we know there is more to do

These graphs show how our programs have improved our environmental footprint, and where we still have room to do even better.

You can also track our progress in our annual Sustainability Report.

Energy consumption

Greenhouse gas emission related to energy consumption

Water performance

Hazardous waste