The sustainability work is an important basis for the operations and focuses on the areas where we can deliver value to customers and other stakeholders. Our commitment to sustainable development means that we take responsibility for managing the environmental, financial and social impacts of our operations and from the value chain.

Sustainability objectives towards 2030

  • 1 Sound business ethics with social commitment

  • Beijer Alma represents honesty and honorability. We expect the same from all of the stakeholders that we collaborate with. We apply sound business ethics, and bribes and anti-competitive practices are forbidden. Social responsibility involves supporting stakeholders who share our values. We are guided by our Code of conduct and strive to increase transparency along the value chain through our business partner code of conduct.  

  • 2 Circular solutions and more efficient use of resources

  • Greater focus on circularity. Reducing the amount of waste generated is important to reduce the total environmental impact of our operations and to increase circularity. Wherever possible, the resources we use are recycled in order to contribute to sustainable development.  Use of energy, materials and other natural resources is to be efficient and economical.

  • 3 Reduced climate impact along the value chain 

  • The Group has approved near-term science based targets. Having targets validated by an independent organization like the SBTi increases transparency and trustworthiness. Our focus is partly on reducing direct and indirect emissions within our operations (Scope 1 & 2), partly on reducing the emission footprint of our products and services along the value chain (Scope 3). 

  • 4 Safe and stimulating work environment

  • We work preventively  and systematically in order to create a healthy and safe work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills. We treat everyone equally and with respect, and support diversity. Employee engagement is an important part of what makes our company successful.

  • 5 Innovation with sustainability in mind

  • A fifth focus area has been introduced called “Innovation with sustainability in mind.” This refers to innovation and product development connected to a lifecycle perspective, where products and services are developed to have a low carbon footprint.   One aspect of this work is eco-design, which involves designing products that are as environmentally friendly as possible in order to reduce their carbon footprint. Eco-design is based on six main strategies that guide customer dialogues and product development. 

Beijer Alma represents honesty and honorability. We expect the same from all of the stakeholders that we collaborate with. We apply sound business ethics, and bribes and anti-competitive practices are forbidden. Social responsibility involves supporting stakeholders who share our values. We are guided by our Code of conduct and strive to increase transparency along the value chain through our business partner code of conduct.  

Greater focus on circularity. Reducing the amount of waste generated is important to reduce the total environmental impact of our operations and to increase circularity. Wherever possible, the resources we use are recycled in order to contribute to sustainable development.  Use of energy, materials and other natural resources is to be efficient and economical.

The Group has approved near-term science based targets. Having targets validated by an independent organization like the SBTi increases transparency and trustworthiness. Our focus is partly on reducing direct and indirect emissions within our operations (Scope 1 & 2), partly on reducing the emission footprint of our products and services along the value chain (Scope 3). 

We work preventively  and systematically in order to create a healthy and safe work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills. We treat everyone equally and with respect, and support diversity. Employee engagement is an important part of what makes our company successful.

A fifth focus area has been introduced called “Innovation with sustainability in mind.” This refers to innovation and product development connected to a lifecycle perspective, where products and services are developed to have a low carbon footprint.   One aspect of this work is eco-design, which involves designing products that are as environmentally friendly as possible in order to reduce their carbon footprint. Eco-design is based on six main strategies that guide customer dialogues and product development. 

Anna Haesert is the Group’s Coordinating Chief Sustainability Officer. Here, Anna explains more about Beijer Alma’s overall sustainability activities and shares some examples of what is being done at all of our local units. Read more

Sustainability Report

The Sustainability Report is part of the Annual Report. This makes the connection between successful business operations and corporate social responsibility clear.

You can find all of our Sustainability Reports under Financial reports

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Whistleblowing procedures

The corporate climate must be transparent, with a high level of business ethics. As such, we want to identify any potential irregularities at an early stage. Through our whistleblowing process, employees and stakeholders can report suspected unethical behavior or illegalities safely and entirely anonymously. Read more

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Sustainability in practice. Read more about how the Group and its subsidiaries work with sustainability.

BEIJER ALMA

40%

Approximately 40 percent of the Group’s units manufacture products that contribute to a lower environmental impact, for example by replacing plastic products with greener alternatives. Many components are developed and produced using processes that reduce material usage, while others cut the customer’s energy consumption or have longer lifespans than competing products.

LESJÖFORS

Productivity and sustainability

Lesjöfors has opened a new facility in Latvia, where manufacturing of springs, gas springs and flat strip components is now fully under way. All production is now under one roof. This has streamlined transportation and improved accessibility for employees. The plant is also designed to increase productivity and improve the work environment. “This new machinery is naturally an important step in our efforts to become more productive and efficient in our use of energy and materials,” says Ingars Jaunzems, President of Lesjöfors Springs LV.

BEIJER ALMA

Investment in solar panels

Beijer Alma aims to increase the share of independently produced green electricity. This is a sub-target under the objective “More efficient use of resources.” Two facilities in Sweden have installed solar panels on the roof of their plants. These solar panels produce electricity corresponding to 25 percent of the annual consumption at each facility.

BEIJER ALMA

More qualified students

Teach for Sweden trains teachers in new ways. The initiative – whose objective is to train motivated teachers to help more students achieve their upper-secondary school qualification requirements – has grown significantly. A full 20 percent of all math, technology and natural science teachers (grades 7–9) are recruited from Teach for Sweden’s leadership program. Beijer Alma supports this work. More of the Group’s managers have become mentors for future teachers. School classes are also invited to visit the Group’s facilities.

BEIJER TECH

More electrical power

To reduce their environmental impact, a growing number of Beijer Tech companies are phasing out fossil-fuel company cars. The Norwegian company Norspray now has four fully electric vehicles, while Lundgrens has purchased more plug-in hybrids for its vehicle fleet and is building charging stations at its major branches.

LESJÖFORS

Saving energy

The UK company European Springs & Pressings reduced its electricity consumption by converting to LED lighting. Lesjöfors Stockholms Fjäder reduced the entire company’s electricity consumption by approximately 8 percent through improvement measures. In Germany, Velleuer reduced its energy consumption and noise level by further insulating its premises. Meanwhile, its sister company Stumpp+Schüle invested in new air compressors, which reduced its energy consumption by 5 percent.

LESJÖFORS

Reduced emissions

Lesjöfors has installed new technology at its facility in Changzhuo, China that cleans exhaust gases, and reduces dust and particles. Similar improvements have been made at Lesjöfors Springs in Slovakia. Habia Cable also has manufacturing operations in Changzhuo and improved its treatment of emissions at the facility during the year.

BEIJER TECH

Better work environment

An investment in a new 3D printer has had a positive impact on the work environment at Karlebo’s facilities. The binding agent used in the manufacturing process is an important input material. The new printer uses a binding agent with fewer chemical components, leading to a better work environment.