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Promote local development, fair, inclusive and sustainable business practices
Sustainable purchasing – the obvious way forward 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 Nordic sustainability development forward. Purchaser’s engagement, knowledge and experiences play an important role for sustainability efforts. They set demands for and negotiate with our suppliers. Below are some of the areas they have developed and improved on a Nordic level during the recent fiscal year. . ”CODE OF CONDUCT” Codes of conduct are guidelines regarding how we shall operate in an ethical, social and environment friendly way. During the fiscal year we have updated these in order to be even more clear connect them to UNs 17 sustainability goals.
Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019
SMALL AND MIDDLE SIZED COMPANIES In order to support local businesses we have initiated the work to simplify and thereby make it easier for small and middle 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. 81% 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. 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 feeding that contributes to their health • Grow up in a suitable environment where there is room for shelter and rest • Access to quick diagnosis and treatment for any possible injury or disease • The possibility to express their normal behavior • Have living conditions and treatment that don’t expose them to mental suffering
