SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
Our ambition:
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
As a part of our vision to become the preferred supplier of sustainable stainles steel, we need to work towards a constructive and clear direction. That is why we commit to ISO 14001 certification as well as upholding seven of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 3: Good health and well-being
- SDG 5: Gender equality
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructrue
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Reduce packaging consumption and product volume.
- Use the least possible packaging, and still ensure safety during transport of goods.
- Focus on purchasing environmentally friendly packaging that safeguards the quality of the products.
- Assess the necessity of purchasing consumables.
- Seek out recycled products whenever possible.
How will we get there?
Our objective is to use less products in our business-related activities and have a 100% sorting rate at all our locations. Our steel products are 100 % recyclable and lasts a lifetime.
- Agreement with approved recycling companies, Stena Recycling, collecting our waste for recycling.
- Recycle all steel grades.
- Special waste: Reuse of cutting-oil in the production. Residual oil is collected in suitable containers to avoid spillage.
- Sort separation of all waste to minimize mixed waste: Suitable containers for food, paper, cardboard, plastic.
- Less use of chemicals and find chemicals with lowest possible environmental and health impact.