Taking responsibility – in practice
Taking responsibility is a natural part of our business. It is not about meeting minimum requirements, but about working systematically and with a long-term perspective on how our products affect the environment, people and society.
The environment is at the heart of everything we do
Environmental responsibility is not a sideline for us - it is a fundamental requirement. From the planning and product development stages, we consider the contents, intended use, lifespan and how the product can be handled when it is no longer in use.
We work continuously to:
- - reduce the use of substances with a negative environmental impact
- - improve the working environment for those who handle our products
- - ensure that our products work effectively over the long term
- - keep up with developments in legal requirements and industry standards
This work is ongoing and involves close dialogue between production, quality, environment and marketing. The goal is not quick fixes - but lasting improvements over time.
Ecolabels, product assessments and certifications
We know that many of our customers work on projects where environmental requirements are crucial. That is why we actively work to obtain ecolabels for products where this is relevant and possible.
Ecolabels help create clarity and comparability. They show that a product meets defined requirements for its contents, performance and environmental impact - often across its entire life cycle.
Among others, we work with:
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel
The official ecolabel of the Nordic countries, with stringent requirements for contents, production and performance. Products bearing the Nordic Swan Ecolabel are assessed from a holistic perspective.
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel has existed since 1989 and is the official ecolabel of the Nordic countries. In Sweden, it is administered by Miljömärkning Sverige AB on behalf of the government. The purpose of ecolabelling is to help consumers make good choices for the environment.
Bra Miljöval
The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation’s label for products with a low environmental impact and a clear focus on climate, biodiversity and chemical contents. Bra Miljöval is the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation’s ecolabel, which lists the products and services that are least harmful to the environment. Products/services carrying the Bra Miljöval label must therefore be continually developed to become gentler on the environment.
We continuously evaluate our range to identify products that can obtain an ecolabel or be improved.
Many of our customers also operate in settings where product choices are carefully assessed - for example construction, property, industry and installation.
That is why we actively work with established product assessment systems. Rather than focusing on a single system, we work broadly with several assessments, with each platform serving an important purpose.
Among others, we use:
- SundaHus Miljödata
- Byggvarubedömningen
These systems support the selection of products based on their contents, environmental impact and intended use. Several of our products have already been assessed, and we continuously work to extend this coverage. For you as a customer, this means easier project planning, clearer documentation and more confident material choices.
See products with ecolabels and product assessments
Climate responsibility - reducing our CO₂ emissions
In 2022, we began measuring and reporting our greenhouse gas emissions. At Arom-dekor Kemi, we are determined to reduce our climate footprint and want to lead and drive our entire industry in a more sustainable direction.
By installing solar panels on the roof, we saved just over 90 tonnes of CO2 during the first 16 months of the installation’s operation. This is one example of our commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and promoting sustainability. In addition to solar panels, we have also procured renewable electricity. By using renewable energy, we reduce our ecological footprint and our dependence on fossil fuels.
Historical calculation example published on 26 November 2021
Through recycling, we reduce CO₂ emissions by an amount equivalent to 342 fully booked return flights.
To understand the scale and importance of recycling, for example MPG, here is a calculation example;
– 5 000 tonnes of MPG are produced (purified) in 1 year at Vilokan’s facility at Arlanda
– 5 000 tonnes of MPG correspond to a reduction of 15 000 tonnes of CO₂
– a return flight between Stockholm/London corresponds to 292 kg/CO₂ per person
– a fully booked, average-sized aircraft flying this route carries approximately 150 passengers
– 15 000 tonnes/292 kg/CO₂ per person gives a total of 51 369 return journeys per year between Stockholm/London
– this means 342 fully booked return flights between Stockholm/London
Reporting & follow-up
For us at Arom-dekor, sustainability is a natural part of our daily work. We continually make active choices and strategic decisions intended to move us towards our vision – a clean future. In our sustainability reports, published every year, we summarize our efforts and present our long-term and short-term goals, highlight our successes and address our challenges.
The reports summarize and describe our work in several areas of sustainability, such as environmental impact, social responsibility and economic sustainability.
Our aim is for the report to promote transparency and openness and provide deeper insight into our work.