Sustainable sourcing

Sustainable sourcing is the integration of social, health, safety, ethical and environmental factors into the process of selecting suppliers. Lindab have zero-tolerance for any corruption and violations against human rights.

Suppliers of raw material, like steel, stands for the biggest environmental impact. Therefore, it’s important to prioritise cooperation with steel suppliers who drive development towards fossil-free steel and have good carbon dioxide intensity values.

Lindab is working towards only sourcing from democratic countries in Europe.

Lindab will:

• Be an early adopter of fossil free steel, in order to reduce our CO₂e emissions.
• Define a scope 3 target for CO₂e emissions during 2023.
• Get 100% of the suppliers to sign the code of conduct by 2022¹.
• Certify 100% of the suppliers by 2023¹.

1) Suppliers in low and medium risk countries with a spend of at least 100 kEURO and in high risk countries with a spend of at least 25 kEUR, are included. 

Sustainable production

Energy efficiency is a main priority in all our facilities; production units, offices and stores. By focusing on energy efficiency, we will save recourses and therefor lower the environmental impact and costs.

Other focus areas for sustainable production are: increase the use of renewable energy, decrease total energy consumption, lower scrap rate, use upcycling for waste and use smart packaging.

Lindab will:

• Reduce CO₂e emissions in scope 1 and 2, calculated in relation to the sales, with 50% in 2030 compared with 2019.
• Define a scope 3 target for CO₂e emissions during 2023.
• Analyse waste to landfill and define a reduction goal in 2023.
• Reduce scrap rate with 50% by 2030, compared with 2019.

Sustainable transportation

One of Lindab’s largest sources of emissions is transportation. The impact of transportation can be decreased by choosing low-emission alternatives and by changing the distribution setup.

Where possible, fossil free alternatives like HVO or electrical vehicles will be used.

Production of bulky products is being moved from central to regional units to get closer to the customer and reduce the need for transport.

Lindab will:

• Use 100% renewable fuel or electrical vehicles by 2040.
• Switch to company cars using renewable fuel or electricity by 2030.
• Have 100% of transport contracts to include environmental requirements by 2025.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to create transport solutions with focus on reducing the environmental impact.

Attractive employer

We strive to offer modern and flexible workplaces which are fair, safe and inclusive.

Lindab will work systematically on preventative health and safety at individual, team and company level. Lindab has a zero vision for accidents at work. Long-term absences due to work-related illnesses caused by static work or stress should be minimised to the fullest.

Lindab strive to create an environment, where all our employees constantly develop in order to reach their full potential. We want skilled co-workers with a positive attitude, and leaders who treat people in a good way and act as role models.

Lindab will:

• Reduce the number of workplace accidents per m hours worked (LTIF) to 4 or below by 2026. Long-term vision of zero accident.
• Have the same percentage of each gender in senior management positions by 2030 as in the Group in total.
• Have a staff turnover of 5-10%.
• Be recommended as an employer by at least 90 percent of the employees.

Community involvement

Lindab is supporting sustainable development of the local communities where we have operations. This is done by increasing sponsorship initiatives aimed at children and young people, and initiatives in the context of sustainability.

Lindab will:

• Support community activities linked to Lindab's operations and nearby surroundings.
• Create good conditions for engagement in non-profit work.

Lindab's sustainability plan