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Sustainability

Towards a responsible future

Skanem’s vision is to create a more responsible future that meets our customers’ needs.

Our destination

How to get there

Detail image of green leaves in sunlight

Sustainability

Towards a responsible future

Skanem’s vision is to create a more responsible future that meets our customers’ needs.

Our destination

How to get there

Detail image of green leaves in sunlight

Sustainability

Towards a responsible future

Skanem’s vision is to create a more responsible future that meets our customers’ needs.

Our destination

How to get there

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Sustainability

Towards a responsible future

Skanem’s vision is to create a more responsible future that meets our customers’ needs.

Our destination

How to get there

Care for climate

Care for people

Reduce material impact

Care for climate

Care for people

Reduce material impact

Care for climate

Care for people

Reduce material impact

Care for climate

Care for people

Reduce material impact

The journey

We have implemented reliable and ethical practices that help our customers succeed, by ensuring that our packaging solutions meet the expected standards of quality, functionality, efficiency, innovation and sustainability.

The journey

We have implemented reliable and ethical practices that help our customers succeed, by ensuring that our packaging solutions meet the expected standards of quality, functionality, efficiency, innovation and sustainability.

The journey

We have implemented reliable and ethical practices that help our customers succeed, by ensuring that our packaging solutions meet the expected standards of quality, functionality, efficiency, innovation and sustainability.

The journey

We have implemented reliable and ethical practices that help our customers succeed, by ensuring that our packaging solutions meet the expected standards of quality, functionality, efficiency, innovation and sustainability.

Our ambitions

Results are important to us, but of equal importance is how we achieve those results. We have defined a roadmap to meet our sustainability ambitions. This roadmap acts as our strategic blueprint that outlines how we intend to conduct our business in harmony with the planet, while fostering sustainable growth. This roadmap is pivotal for Skanem because it aligns our operations with the urgent global need to mitigate climate change, reduce waste, and promote ethical practices. We believe in transparency and sharing our journey, and our dilemmas, towards a more sustainable future.

Our ambitions

Results are important to us, but of equal importance is how we achieve those results. We have defined a roadmap to meet our sustainability ambitions. This roadmap acts as our strategic blueprint that outlines how we intend to conduct our business in harmony with the planet, while fostering sustainable growth. This roadmap is pivotal for Skanem because it aligns our operations with the urgent global need to mitigate climate change, reduce waste, and promote ethical practices. We believe in transparency and sharing our journey, and our dilemmas, towards a more sustainable future.

Our ambitions

Results are important to us, but of equal importance is how we achieve those results. We have defined a roadmap to meet our sustainability ambitions. This roadmap acts as our strategic blueprint that outlines how we intend to conduct our business in harmony with the planet, while fostering sustainable growth. This roadmap is pivotal for Skanem because it aligns our operations with the urgent global need to mitigate climate change, reduce waste, and promote ethical practices. We believe in transparency and sharing our journey, and our dilemmas, towards a more sustainable future.

Our ambitions

Results are important to us, but of equal importance is how we achieve those results. We have defined a roadmap to meet our sustainability ambitions. This roadmap acts as our strategic blueprint that outlines how we intend to conduct our business in harmony with the planet, while fostering sustainable growth. This roadmap is pivotal for Skanem because it aligns our operations with the urgent global need to mitigate climate change, reduce waste, and promote ethical practices. We believe in transparency and sharing our journey, and our dilemmas, towards a more sustainable future.

Sustainability Roadmap

Our agenda is comprised of three main pillars as measurable targets, and a foundational principle of collaboration for change.​

Sustainability Roadmap

Our agenda is comprised of three main pillars as measurable targets, and a foundational principle of collaboration for change.​

Sustainability Roadmap

Our agenda is comprised of three main pillars as measurable targets, and a foundational principle of collaboration for change.​

Sustainability Roadmap

Our agenda is comprised of three main pillars as measurable targets, and a foundational principle of collaboration for change.​

Care for climate ambitions

  • Objectives

  • Reduce CO2 emissions

  • Prioritise fully loaded transports

  • Reduce energy consumption

  • How will we achieve our goals?

  • Elimination of waste in all stages of production

  • Sorting and recycling in our facilities

  • Use of sustainable materials

  • Recycling at customer sites

Bumble bee on flower
Bumble bee on flower
Bumble bee on flower
Bumble bee on flower

Care for people ambitions

  • Objectives

  • Run community development projects

  • Improve workforce gender balanse

  • Increase internal development opportunities

  • How will we achieve our goals?

  • Fostering a culture of safety, respect and well-being

    Fostering a culture

    Fostering a culture

  • Providing decent working conditions

  • Creating local employment

  • Providing opportunities to grow

  • Seeking diversity

Reduce material impact ambitions

  • Objectives

  • Increase use of PCR materials

    Increase

  • Reduce production waste

  • Run collaboration projects to reach 100% circularity

  • How will we achieve our goals?

  • Elimination of waste in all stages of production

  • Sorting and recycling in our facilities

  • Use of sustainable materials

  • Recycling at customer sites

Want to know more about Skanem and sustainability?

Please contact Eirik Bergh

Want to know more about Skanem and sustainability?

Please contact
Eirik Bergh

Sustainable material to make packaging
Sustainable material to make packaging
Sustainable material to make packaging
Sustainable material to make packaging

Our plan to get there

01

Activity

Set clear goals

We set specific, achievable goals that not only drive our sustainability efforts but also align beautifully with our broader environmental commitments.

02

Activity

Leadership Commitment

Our leaders are passionately committed to sustainability, inspiring every layer of our organization with their proactive approach.

03

Activity

Employee Engagement

We engage our team at all levels, building a culture where everyone contributes to our environmental goals and feels valued for their efforts.

04

Activity

Life Cycle Assessment

We carefully assess the environmental impact of our products from start to finish, identifying key areas where we can make meaningful improvements.

05

Activity

Innovation and R&D

Our dedicated research and development efforts lead to groundbreaking, sustainable packaging solutions that are designed for tomorrow’s world.

06

Activity

Supply Chain Management

We manage our supply chain with a sharp focus on sustainability, choosing partners who share our commitment to ethical and environmental standards.

07

Activity

Energy Efficiency

We use advanced technologies to enhance our energy efficiency, significantly reducing our carbon footprint across all operations.

08

Activity

Circular Economy

We adopt circular economy principles, designing our products to be recyclable and sustainable, reducing waste and conserving resources.

09

Activity

Transparency and Reporting

We believe in transparency, regularly sharing our sustainability progress to build trust and drive continuous improvement and progress.

Activity

Brand Differentiation

Our commitment to sustainability sets our brand apart, attracting eco-conscious consumers and giving us a distinct advantage in the market.

Code of conduct

Part of being sustainable is ensuring that we commit to conduct ourselves and our business in a way that completely complies with rules and regulations. We follow the rules in our Code of Conduct to operate and make decisions for some of the most important business areas.

Code of conduct

Part of being sustainable is ensuring that we commit to conduct ourselves and our business in a way that completely complies with rules and regulations. We follow the rules in our Code of Conduct to operate and make decisions for some of the most important business areas.

Code of conduct

Part of being sustainable is ensuring that we commit to conduct ourselves and our business in a way that completely complies with rules and regulations. We follow the rules in our Code of Conduct to operate and make decisions for some of the most important business areas.

Code of conduct

Part of being sustainable is ensuring that we commit to conduct ourselves and our business in a way that completely complies with rules and regulations. We follow the rules in our Code of Conduct to operate and make decisions for some of the most important business areas.

Health, security and environment 

We ensure that we conduct our business in a way that is safe and protective to people, the environment, society and property.

Health, security and environment 

We ensure that we conduct our business in a way that is safe and protective to people, the environment, society and property.

Health, security and environment 

We ensure that we conduct our business in a way that is safe and protective to people, the environment, society and property.

Health, security and environment 

We ensure that we conduct our business in a way that is safe and protective to people, the environment, society and property.

People and labour standards

We respect local working environment regulations and rules pertaining wages, hours and working conditions. We do not use forced labour or use raw materials or finished goods produced by forced labour.

People and labour standards

We respect local working environment regulations and rules pertaining wages, hours and working conditions. We do not use forced labour or use raw materials or finished goods produced by forced labour.

People and labour standards

We respect local working environment regulations and rules pertaining wages, hours and working conditions. We do not use forced labour or use raw materials or finished goods produced by forced labour.

People and labour standards

We respect local working environment regulations and rules pertaining wages, hours and working conditions. We do not use forced labour or use raw materials or finished goods produced by forced labour.

Financial integrity and company records

We must ensure that all transactions are properly recorded, classified and summarised in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. oods produced by forced labour.

Financial integrity and company records

We must ensure that all transactions are properly recorded, classified and summarised in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. oods produced by forced labour.

Financial integrity and company records

We must ensure that all transactions are properly recorded, classified and summarised in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. oods produced by forced labour.

Financial integrity and company records

We must ensure that all transactions are properly recorded, classified and summarised in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. oods produced by forced labour.

Confidentiality

If we have a legal obligation with respect to confidential information from customers, we will never use or disclose that information in a dishonest way.

Confidentiality

If we have a legal obligation with respect to confidential information from customers, we will never use or disclose that information in a dishonest way.

Confidentiality

If we have a legal obligation with respect to confidential information from customers, we will never use or disclose that information in a dishonest way.

Confidentiality

If we have a legal obligation with respect to confidential information from customers, we will never use or disclose that information in a dishonest way.

Bribery and corruption

Skanem does not give or receive bribes or other improper advantage for business or financial gain, directly or indirectly.

Bribery and corruption

Skanem does not give or receive bribes or other improper advantage for business or financial gain, directly or indirectly.

Bribery and corruption

Skanem does not give or receive bribes or other improper advantage for business or financial gain, directly or indirectly.

Bribery and corruption

Skanem does not give or receive bribes or other improper advantage for business or financial gain, directly or indirectly.

Bribery and corruption

We expect our suppliers to adhere to the principals of responsible companies and have their own Code of Conduct or similar. We expect our suppliers to sign Skanem’s Supplier Code of Conduct. Most Skanem production units are registered on the social responsibility platform Sedex. Here, we meticulously collect and analyse information on ethical and responsible business practices in our Supply Chain. We register data in 4 key areas: - Labour Standard - Health & Safety  - The Environment  - Business Ethics  If you have any questions about the way we operate, and the measures we take in order to do so in a responsible way, please contact us.

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Bribery and corruption

We expect our suppliers to adhere to the principals of responsible companies and have their own Code of Conduct or similar. We expect our suppliers to sign Skanem’s Supplier Code of Conduct. Most Skanem production units are registered on the social responsibility platform Sedex. Here, we meticulously collect and analyse information on ethical and responsible business practices in our Supply Chain. We register data in 4 key areas: - Labour Standard - Health & Safety  - The Environment  - Business Ethics  If you have any questions about the way we operate, and the measures we take in order to do so in a responsible way, please contact us.

Contact us

Bribery and corruption

We expect our suppliers to adhere to the principals of responsible companies and have their own Code of Conduct or similar. We expect our suppliers to sign Skanem’s Supplier Code of Conduct. Most Skanem production units are registered on the social responsibility platform Sedex. Here, we meticulously collect and analyse information on ethical and responsible business practices in our Supply Chain. We register data in 4 key areas: - Labour Standard - Health & Safety  - The Environment  - Business Ethics  If you have any questions about the way we operate, and the measures we take in order to do so in a responsible way, please contact us.

Contact us

Bribery and corruption

We expect our suppliers to adhere to the principals of responsible companies and have their own Code of Conduct or similar. We expect our suppliers to sign Skanem’s Supplier Code of Conduct. Most Skanem production units are registered on the social responsibility platform Sedex. Here, we meticulously collect and analyse information on ethical and responsible business practices in our Supply Chain. We register data in 4 key areas: - Labour Standard - Health & Safety  - The Environment  - Business Ethics  If you have any questions about the way we operate, and the measures we take in order to do so in a responsible way, please contact us.

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