Strategy and governance
Addtech’s vision is to be the leading value-adding tech provider. To achieve that vision we must run our business sustainably. Addtech aims to meet the sustainability requirements and expectations set by customers, shareholders and employees and to promote sustainable technological development.
The Group’s sustainability work involves Addtech taking long-term responsibility for the sustainable development of employees, the environment and profitability. Global and local requirements to reduce emissions and increase sustainability in society are turning sustainable products and solutions into a means of competition in the technology trading market. Addtech strives to be a better choice than the competitors and actively works to meet this demand. We do so through our subsidiaries, which are dedicated to meeting this demand by developing and offering solutions that increase our customers’ energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. Our subsidiaries already provide technical value creation that reduces customers’ energy consumption and makes them more sustainable. By continuing to develop sustainable solutions for our customers we increase our competitiveness while also contributing to a sustainable society.
Addtech’s subsidiaries have extensive experience with meeting market requirements regarding quality and environmental certifications, and sustainability is a strategic issue within the Group. Addtech has a dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Council composed of representatives from its different business areas. The aim of the Council is to plan and decide on activities that contribute to strategic sustainability thinking in areas concerning working conditions, the environment and ethics.The Group's sustainability work has resulted in our Code of Conduct being implemented in all subsidiaries, an annual sustainability report according to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines application level C and supplier audits. A Group-wide employee survey has also been introduced, which in turn has led to the introduction of a regular employee dialogue and situational leadership.
Addtech’s corporate structure and operations, with over 120 subsidiaries, present a challenge in terms of achieving rapid results in sustainability work, since many units have to introduce completely or partially new processes. The work paves the way for more attractive customer offerings, greater cost reductions and improved quality and HR measures.