Sustainability strategy
Systemair’s commitment to sustainability embraces environmental, social and business ethics issues. We believe that real progress is achieved when all the functions in our ompany build up knowledge and understanding of its key sustainability issues. We are proud that our energy-efficient products and solutions are making a real difference in reducing energy use in buildings and in this way helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Our Sustainability Framework
As a core part of our strategy, sustainability is increasingly being integrated into our
daily business, enabling a holistic approach that creates value for all our stakeholders. At its core, a framework defines the approach to drive the right development and change. The framework consists of four focus areas with selected core issues, based on what is material to Systemair. In total contributing to ten of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Responsible Business
Core issues
- Responsible and ethical operations
Systemair ensures that business decisions comply with applicable laws and in all cases are taken on an ethical and responsible basis. - Fighting corruption
Systemair focuses actively on reducing the risk of corruption in all its forms. - Responsible supply chain
Systemair applies sustainability requirements to suppliers to ensure a responsible and low-risk supply chain.
Targets
- All employees must undergo training on the Code of Conduct
- Zero incidents of corruption
- Our largest and new suppliers have committed to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct
Sustainable Workplace
Core issues
- Workplace safety
Systemair has a vision of zero injuries, and seeks systematically to reduce the number of work-related injuries, especially those leading to sickness absence. - Skills and employee development
Systemair helps employees to grow through competence development, additional training and annual performance reviews. - Equal opportunities and an inclusive culture
Systemair endeavours to create a workplace that is free of harassment, has an inclusive culture and actively promotes equal opportunity and diversity.
Targets
- Reduce injuries leading to sickness absence by no less than 15 percent per year
- Employee turnover in line with the industry average
- At least 25 percent female leaders by year 2025/26
Sustainable Operations
Core issues
- Reduce emissions
Systemair is working on reducing its emissions of greenhouse gases from our own operations and in the value chain. - Improve energy efficiency
Systemair is striving to improve the energy efficiency in our production facilities. - Care for the environment
Systemair cares about the environment and works to minimise the company’s impact.
Targets
- Halved Scopes 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 2030/31, with 2019/20 as the base year
- Reduce Scopes 1 and 2 absolute emissions by 42 percent by 2030/31, with 2023/24 as the base year, and achieve net-zero emissions by no later than 2050/51
- Improve energy efficiency in our production by 5 percent per year
- All our production facilities will be ISO 14001 certified by no later than 2030/31 (excludes acquisitions 2027 onwards)
Sustainable Products
Core issues
- Energy-efficient solutions
Systemair provides energy-efficient solutions that help lower energy demand in buildings, and therefore also lower carbon emissions. - Better indoor air
Systemair contributes to better public health by providing solutions that improve indoor air quality. - Life cycle perspective and resource efficiency
Systemair seeks to reduce the negative environmental impact of its products by designing with a life cycle perspective, and with resource efficiency as a guiding principle.
Targets
- Reduce Scope 3 absolute emissions from the use of sold products by 25 percent by 2030/31, with 2023/24 as the base year, and achieve net-zero emissions by no later than 2050/51
- Carry out dedicated initiatives to raise awareness of the importance of good indoor air quality and collaborate with research
- Increase the number of products with an environmental product declaration (EPD)
Sustainable Development Goals
We contribute to ten of the United Nation’s Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more about how we contribute here.