Sustainability at Axel Larsson

At Axel Larsson, sustainability is a given. We actively work to contribute to sustainable societal development by minimizing our climate impact, using resources in a sustainable way, and promoting transparency, ethical business practices, and human rights.

We strive to:

Provide our employees with a great working environment focused on development, equality, and diversity.
Be a sustainable, transparent, and responsible partner for both our customers and suppliers.
Create a secure economy and sustainable leadership, based on our core values: Respect, Commitment, Quality, and Care (REKO).

Our environmental goals

To create a positive impact on the environment and drive our sustainability efforts forward, we have set clear and measurable goals. By focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and resource use, we take responsibility for our climate impact within Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 – direct and indirect emissions from our operations and value chain.

Energy efficiency (Scope 2)

Since 2018, we have been using 100% renewable energy in our facilities, a natural initiative to reduce our carbon footprint. We continuously work to improve energy efficiency, for example by replacing older lighting. By 2023, 90% of all lighting was LED, and we aim to achieve 100% LED by 2025.

Transport and mobility (Scope 1 & 3)

Transportation is a significant part of the climate challenge, which is why we focus on reducing both our direct emissions and those in our value chain:

Electric car fleet (Scope 1)
We are phasing out fossil fuel-powered company cars and will have a 100% electric vehicle fleet by 2026. By choosing electric vehicles, we contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner air in our cities. To support our staff, we have also invested in several charging stations at our facilities, allowing everyone to charge their vehicles and feel secure in their travels.

Air travel and supplier freight (Scope 3)
Our goal is to halve our air transport by 2030. Starting in 2025, we will offset the carbon emissions of necessary travel, with a plan to gradually extend the compensation to cover other forms of transportation as well. By collaborating with our value chain, we reduce our overall climate impact and promote sustainable logistics.

Waste and resource usage

Sustainable resource usage is crucial to preserve the earth's resources for future generations. Therefore, we aim to halve the amount of combustible waste by 2030. Through increased recycling, improved waste management, and reduced waste, we strive for a circular resource economy that benefits both the environment and sustainable development.

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How we work with sustainability

To achieve our sustainability goals, the entire organization works together, with each department having specific KPIs that we measure and track. We report our sustainability efforts annually through EcoVadis, a global and independent platform that assesses over 100,000 companies worldwide. We are proud to have been awarded a bronze medal, which confirms that we are on the right path in our work towards a sustainable future.

In 2022, Axel Larsson established its sustainability group. The group drives the company's strategic sustainability work and is responsible for the EcoVadis reporting. With regular meetings twice a month and continuous check-ins with all departments, we ensure that the work is embedded within the organization.

The sustainability group currently consists of Julia Jacka, Sustainability Coordinator and Marketer; Pia Pihl, HR and member of the technical team; Fredrik Rehn, our Quality Manager; and Rolf Schytt, CEO of Axel Larsson.

Contact the Sustainability Group here

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Certificate of susainability efforts

Focus on sustainable energy solutions

In addition to Axel Larsson’s sustainability efforts and reporting, we have developed the business area Clean Energy Solutions®, which focuses on sustainable energy solutions with a particular emphasis on hydrogen. We see great potential in this field and are actively working to promote and highlight hydrogen solutions in the market.

People at the core

Since the founding of Axel Larsson, our employees have been our most important resource. Their well-being and commitment are crucial to our success. To clarify our shared values, we created the value words REKO – Respect, Commitment, Quality, and Care. To ensure these words truly reflect our collective thoughts and feelings, we conducted a series of group workshops in 2023 with participants from different departments within the organization. During these sessions, we discussed what each value word means to us and how we can live by them in our daily work. The work resulted in an internal guide that explains how we apply these values in practice. REKO serves as our compass, reminding us how to treat each other and how we deserve to be treated.

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