Innovation opens the door to a sustainable future
We aim to lead with sustainable products
The market for energy-efficient ’green’ buildings is growing, with increased customer demand for sustainable access solutions. We are leading this transformation to a ’circular economy’ where we maximize re-use of resources and minimize waste.
To accomplish this, sustainable innovation is part of our innovation strategy. It states that all parts of ASSA ABLOY will actively develop sustainable products, and that we will be transparent to our customers by clearly declaring what impact our products have on the environment. These Environmental Product Declarations will guide our customers to make sustainable decisions.
Sustainability Compass
Our Sustainability Compass is integrated into our product development process and provides an understanding of sustainability- related design criteria. The goal is to improve the sustainable attributes in our product portfolio.
The compass includes eight dimensions: raw materials, packaging, virgin material, end-of-life reusability, recyclability, in-life energy consumption, carbon footprint, and financial cost.
Each dimension is evaluated from a life cycle perspective and the goal is to have a lower impact than the previous product. These areas are tracked and communicated among internal stakeholders involved in product innovation and development.
Helping customers make sustainable decisions
Helping customers make sustainable decisions
When we approach customers we emphasize the ’green’ benefits of our products. To assess how sustainable a product really is, we use our Sustainability Compass. This tool is used throughout the development of a product and includes three main areas: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The compass compares the environmental impact of different product designs from a life-cycle perspective.
Therefore we look at a product’s sustainability aspects throughout its lifespan, from design and manufacturing, to sales and service and final disposal. The Sustainability Compass is our primary tool to make sure that our product portfolio becomes more sustainable so that our customers can make the right decisions. This will ensure that we lead the sustainability transformation of our industry.
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Our Code of Conduct shows the way
The Code of Conduct provides the framework for our daily operations and includes guidelines for business ethics, human rights and labor standards, environmental and health and safety.Keep up to date with our sustainability progress
Read our annual reports as we set ambitious five-year programs to be more sustainable than ever.Solutions for the future
How our approach to innovation is unlocking a more sustainable future for us and our customers.Stepping up targets to tackle climate change
How we are stepping up targets and constantly improving ways of working across every part of our business.Sustainability starts with our people
Building empowered, diverse teams in a safer workplace is central to our sustainability plans.Developing a sustainable supply chain
How meeting our obligations to our people, our customers and our planet means managing our supply chain responsibly.Sustainability governance
We are aligned with the objectives of the SDGs, with a focus on six SDGs in particular.
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