Svedbergs Group strives only to use wood raw material certified according to sustainable forestry standards. This promotes UN Sustainable Development Goals 12 – Responsible consumption and production, and 15 – Life on land. Svedbergs Group’s impact on biodiversity and ecosystems mainly concerns aspects related to deforestation. Forests play a crucial role in combating climate change and also serve as a habitat for a large number of species. As a major purchaser of wood raw material and finished products based on wood, Svedbergs Group has a special responsibility to limit and minimise negative impacts.
Sustainability goals
All wood raw material used in Svedbergs Group’s ownproducts must come from responsibly managed forestsby 2030. All purchased wood raw material mustthen be subject to traceability rulesand fulfil at leastthe requirements of FSC’s standard for ControlledWood, FSC CW. 100 percent of all wood raw material must be certified to sustainable forestry standards by 2030. The target covers all European Tier 1 timber and product suppliers.
Impact in the value chain
The brand companies in Svedbergs Group purchase raw materials and finished products consisting of, among other things, wood, ceramics and metal, and wood accounts for the highest proportion of the total volume of material in the Group’s products. In the production of this raw material, there is a risk of impact on biodiversity and ecosystems, including habitat destruction and soil and water pollution.
Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems
Biodiversity & Timber Policy. The policy provides clear guidelines for commitments, targets and requirements related to biodiversity and the use of wood raw material. The policy covers the entire value chain and applies to all Svedbergs Group subsidiaries, their employees, suppliers and subcontractors. The policy is subject to annual revision. It is communicated and available to all relevant stakeholders via appropriate channels.
The policy also contains regulations regarding European Deforestation Regulation, which will be in place by 30 December 2025.
