We take social responsibility through our sustainability work
At Jernbro, we set high standards for how our operations affect the environment, society, and our customers’ operations and the locations where we operate. It is therefore a given that Jernbro is operated in an environmentally friendly, quality-conscious and safe manner. We act responsibly and long-term through great care for the environment and social challenges in combination with working for economic development via growth and profitability. Together with our customers, we can create a more sustainable industry.
In our offer, social responsibility is distinct, as several of the efforts contribute to a more efficient use of the customers’ resources and energy. In this way, customers’ environmental goals are also met. In close collaboration with customers, we are part of the circular transition in society regarding maintenance, repairs and remanufacturing, as we work to extend the lifespan of machines and components with maintenance and repairs as well as efficiency and optimization measures of production facilities, among other things.
UN Global Compact
We are members of the UN Global Compact to contribute to a more sustainable society together with other members. This means that we are committed to apply and support the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labor law, environment and anti-corruption in processes, strategy, culture and daily operations.
Environment
Our environmental responsibility includes the work of constantly trying to reduce our negative environmental impact as well as contributing to a circular economy where we work for a more efficient management of the earth’s resources. For Jernbro, this means reducing the use of energy and transport. For our customers, we contribute to slowing down and reducing the use of resources through, for example, industrial maintenance, repairs, water treatment and projects that contribute to the green industrial transformation.
We also take responsibility for the environment and the safety of our employees through a systematic handling of chemicals. We also work to reduce and sort our waste so that as much as possible is recycled.
We measure and report our greenhouse gas emissions within scope 1, 2 and partly 3 according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Social responsibility
At Jernbro, we protect our employees by working for a safe workplace that is inclusive, equal, characterized by diversity in thought and action and that is free from violations, harassment and discrimination. Our Equal Treatment Policy makes it clear that everyone should be treated equally regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age or gender identity. We value and promote the health and well-being of employees through quality company health care and encourage a healthy everyday life where the annual wellness allowance is one way.
Jernbro has a zero vision regarding work-related accidents. The work environment must be safe and secure. Our way of working must be characterized by respect for and prevention of risks for injuries and accidents that employees, partners, customers and others may be exposed to when we perform work.
That our employees have the opportunity for skills and career development is also part of our social responsibility. Employees play a key role in Jernbro’s ability to provide services of a high professional standard, tailored to our customers.
Corporate governance
Jernbro’s business must be characterized by a high ethical and moral standard with good financial stability that creates development and security. Our Code of Conduct governs how we behave within the company and towards the outside world. It contains principles related to the environment, work environment, laws and ethics, anti-corruption, money laundering, competition issues, conflicts of interest, working conditions, whistleblowing, communication and information. We follow the principles of the UN’s Global Compact and the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights as well as the ILO’s core conventions for human rights in working life. Suppliers are also required to comply with these.
Anti-corruption is dealt with in several ways in the company, including in the Code of Conduct. In our business, internal and external business relationships are essential. Therefore, it is important that we act in a legally and ethically defensible manner. All employees are encouraged to report suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations or the Code of Conduct, through our whistle-blowing routine.
Another important part of our work with sustainable corporate governance is cyber security. That is why we work actively with cyber security on a daily basis and also continuously raise the knowledge of cyber security among our employees.
The Global Goals within Agenda 2030
Jernbro’s operations contribute to the Global Goals in several ways.
- With our environmental responsibility, we help achieve Goals 9, 12 and 13
- Through our social responsibility, we contribute to Goals 3, 5, 8 and 10
- How we govern the company contributes to Goal 8.
