Our purchasers play an important role for sustainability efforts

Our purchasing is determined both by client demands and financial frames, but also through demands we require of ourselves. Our objective is to continue to lead the Swedish sustainability development forward.

The engagement, knowledge and experiences of the purchasers play an important role for sustainability efforts. They set demands for and negotiate with our suppliers.

”Code of conduct”

Codes of conduct are guidelines regarding how we shall operate in an ethical, social and environment friendly way. A couple of years ago we updated these in order to connect them even more clearly to UNs sustainability goals.

Small and medium-sized companies

In order to support local businesses, we have initiated the work to simplify and thereby make it easier for small and medium sized companies to be authorized suppliers to us. Through us they can become suppliers to companies, municipalities and county councils without having to participate in rigorous tender processes themselves.

Cleaning

The progress within cleaning has moved forward during recent years. Today chemical free cleaning is applied wherever it is possible. Closer to 90 per cent of cleaning products that we use have an environmental labelling. Our purchased paper is eco-labeled.

Food services

The sustainability efforts within food services are complex. Food production has a large impact on environment and climate, but it’s also about food safety, animal protection and labor conditions. We follow the tender authority, criteria which in most parts are aligned with our own rules regarding animal welfare.

Five freedoms

Our suppliers sign agreements where they obligate to at least live up to our charters based on ”Five freedoms” – where the animals shall:

• Have access to clean water and feeling that contributes to their health.

• Grow up in a suitable environment where there is room for shelter and rest.

• Get access to quick diagnosis and treatment for any possible injury or disease.

• Have the possibility to express their normal behavior.

• Have living conditions and treatment that don´t expose them to mental suffering.