Integrated into our
daily business.
Our approach to sustainability covers three areas: the people, the business and the environment. In short, this means we care for the environment, practice sound business ethics and look after our employees. It is as deep-rooted in our culture and people as it is in the way we design, manufacture and innovate.
A fuller life for everyone
Our focus is to design and manufacture products with energy efficiency in mind that impact the environment as little as possible during their lifecycle. And of course, we also provide safe workplaces and ensure that our sub-contractors follow local legislation and regulations.
Ultimately, it’s about contributing to a better environment through intelligent lighting solutions. This means that everyone who is working, shopping, picking up their children, recuperating, taking care of others, walking, manufacturing, teaching or studying can use every moment of their day to the fullest.
Sustainable value creation
Offering increasingly energy-efficient luminaires and lighting solutions is Fagerhult Group’s greatest contribution to the development of sustainable living. In addition, the materials used have a large impact, all the way from extraction and manufacturing to recycling. Our focus is therefore to harness innovation in order to increase the proportion of sustainable materials.
The lighting solutions are also developed using expertise and insight into the positive impact of light on people in a variety of environments and situations. At the Group level, sustainability is a top priority and a natural part of our daily work, as well as a condition for our continued success in the lighting market.
UN’s sustainability goals show the way
From the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, we have identified two where Fagerhult Group can have the most impact as well as the greatest opportunity to make a positive contribution.
We are currently detailing our ambition and setting targets at Group level. Our goal is to create concrete, measurable and far-reaching targets for the future.
No. 11
Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
No. 12
Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Our approach to sustainability
We have chosen to group our most important sustainability topics into three areas: Environment, People and Business.
We consider these areas to be the most important for the Group to address.
Business
Fagerhult Group works comprehensively to ensure ethical, sustainable business in all areas of its operations. The guiding document is the Group’s Code of Conduct (see below), which includes the underlying principles for how to conduct responsible business. Everyone within the Group, from the Board of Directors and management to individual employees must follow this.
When acquiring a company, we follow a stringent and detailed due diligence process, tailored to the specific business acquisition. Depending on the type of operations or the business set-up, the process is tailored to the specific situation and company. Areas always covered in our due diligences are: commercial, financial, legal and senior management.
Key topics
- Ethics and anti-corruption
- Human rights
- Partner collaboration
- Supplier reviews
- Due diligence processes
Objectives
- All companies and partners conduct business according to current laws and regulations.
- Our shared Code of Conduct forms the basis for everything we do and how we act.
- Ensure a sustainable supply chain, making sure all suppliers meet our requirements.
- Thorough due diligence is conducted for every company acquisition.
Environment
Fagerhult Group converted to LED technology early, which means that all our luminaires today are based on LED technology. This change has led to significant energy savings, but there is more to be gained. Smart lighting control systems can further increase savings and at the same time improve the end-user experience. Proximity sensor-controlled lighting has shown energy savings of up to 70%.
In addition, we continuously invest in product development and manufacturing. This allows us to increase the use of renewable materials and minimize the resources used in manufacturing. We also follow up with lifecycle analyses to understand our products’ impact during production, installation, usage and recycling.
Key topics
- Lifecycle perspective
- Energy-efficient solutions
- Conscious material selection
- Use of resources, water, energy, etc.
- Carbon emission
- Internal environmental work
Objectives
- Maximize energy savings, using the latest LED technology and smart lighting control.
- Ensure that all products and services fulfill applicable regulations and standards.
- Lifecycle perspective on our solutions to minimize our environmental impact.
- Environmental consideration throughout our full value chain, internally and externally.
People
Fagerhult Group’s goal for the workplace is characterized by participation, commitment and well-being, a perfect environment for every employee to develop. We seek to develop leaders internally and provide opportunities for people to grow. This is what we call sustainable leadership, always aiming to make the most of people’s differences and skills.
We also strive to offer a workplace where the local and the global are intertwined. Our Group values, which should be present in all processes and daily routines, unite and guide our employees, and support collaboration between Group companies.
Key topics
- Work conditions
- Equality and diversity
- Career development
- Occupational health and safety
- Product responsibility/safe products
Objectives
- Guarantee our employees’ health, safety and human rights.
- Sustainable leadership development, finding new opportunities for valuable people
- Ensure our Group values are an integral part of all processes and daily work.
- Facilitate a constructive dialogue and collaboration between Group companies.
Our business model and value creation
Our business model is based on thirteen Group brands and encourages local decision-making and execution. All of our brands have a strong reputation, either globally or locally, and operate with their own product development, manufacturing and go-to-market models.
At Group level we support selected central functions and set the governance principles for the Group. We have recently decided to work on our Connectivity development at Group level to ensure we create a competitive advantage for all of our brands and make it simple for our customers to work with us and use our solutions.
Below you will find our value chain and approach to sustainability, which is divided into five distinct areas:
Our contribution
- Energy efficiency solutions based on the latest technology and smart lighting control
- Contribute to health and well-being for people in different indoor environments
- Safer, more secure and enhanced public places and outdoor environments
- Great relationship with our partners, creating maximum value for the customer
- Offer skills development and innovation strength among employees and sub-contractors
- Generate employment and contribute positively to local communities where we are present
- Financial value in the form of dividends to owners and reinvestments in our business
and partners
development
marketing
Suppliers and partners
Focus: Environment / Business
- Develop a sustainable supply chain where our suppliers conduct business according to current laws and regulations.
- Select suppliers and partners with high environmental standards and minimize the impact of transportation.
Product development
Focus: Environment / People / Business
- Develop smart connected control systems and use latest LED technologies to minimize energy consumption.
- Sustainable development, sharing solutions within the Group and ensure our employees grow and develop.
Manufacturing
Focus: Environment / People / Business
- Continuously develop processes to minimize use of resources and energy consumption, also changing to renewable energy.
- Ensure a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone feels involved and can contribute to continuous improvement.
Sales and marketing
Focus: Environment / People / Business
- Ensure we operate and conduct business in accordance with our Code of Conduct in all markets we operate.
- Propose solutions to our customers that minimize energy consumption, using new technologies and smart lighting control.
Customers
Focus: Environment / Business
- Help customers select the best solutions for each application to create attractive and functional lighting environments.
- Advise customers on smart and connected lighting control systems to minimize energy consumption and create additional value.
Suppliers and partners
Focus: Environment / Business
- Develop a sustainable supply chain where our suppliers conduct business according to current laws and regulations.
- Select suppliers and partners with high environmental standards and minimize the impact of transportation.
Product development
Focus: Environment / People / Business
- Develop smart connected control systems and use latest LED technologies to minimize energy consumption.
- Sustainable development, sharing solutions within the Group and ensure our employees grow and develop.
Manufacturing
Focus: Environment / People / Business
- Continuously develop processes to minimize use of resources and energy consumption, also changing to renewable energy.
- Ensure a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone feels involved and can contribute to continuous improvement.
Sales and marketing
Focus: Environment / People / Business
- Ensure we operate and conduct business in accordance with our Code of Conduct in all markets we operate.
- Propose solutions to our customers that minimize energy consumption, using new technologies and smart lighting control.
Customers
Focus: Environment / Business
- Help customers select the best solutions for each application to create attractive and functional lighting environments.
- Advise customers on smart and connected lighting control systems to minimize energy consumption and create additional value.
Our contribution
- Energy efficiency solutions based on the latest technology and smart lighting control
- Contribute to health and well-being for people in different indoor environments
- Safer, more secure and enhanced public places and outdoor environments
- Great relationship with our partners, creating maximum value for the customer
- Offer skills development and innovation strength among employees and sub-contractors
- Generate employment and contribute positively to local communities where we are present
- Financial value in the form of dividends to owners and reinvestments in our business
Fagerhult Group Code of Conduct
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Our global presence demands that our employees and business partners take responsibility – for themselves and others. We have created a set of rules, our Code of Conduct. Everyone in our Group is obligated to follow it.
We also pass the code on to our business partners and expect them to adopt the Code of Conduct and follow it themselves. In 2021, we conducted a group wide code of conduct training. This will be repeated every second year. The training is also part of the introduction program for all new employees.
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Fagerhult Group promotes openness and transparency in all of our activities. We encourage all our employees and business partners to report any violations of Fagerhult Group’s Code of Conduct and other policies and regulations.
If you would like advice on any matter or wish to report a concern you can follow the link below. You can report in your preferred language and anonymously.
Group sustainability initiatives
Vitality a new circular approach
Whitecroft Vitality is a new approach to circularity. It’s about creating long term, interconnected partnerships between the supply chain, manufacturer and customer around the product.
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Fagerhult sustainability promise
In early 2020, Fagerhult launched their new sustainability promise where they identified long-term goals in five prioritized action areas for 2030.
iGuzzini awarded EcoVadis Silver
Following an assessment process based on international sustainability standards, the leading corporate sustainability ratings company EcoVadis has awarded iGuzzini its Silver Medal.
Our sustainability reporting
We have chosen to include our Sustainability Report in our Annual Report as an integrated part of our daily business. From 2020 we also include the full GRI appendix in the Annual Report.
The report is prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option. The Sustainability Report has been subjected to a limited assurance review by a third party, PwC.
