Sustainability - We care
We care for our employees as well as society and comply with laws and all other regulations that apply to our business. We do this through active initiatives related to quality, environmental issues, working environment and safety. Our vision is to be first in choice of foiled fronts where flexibility, quality and sustainability creates customer value. So - what are we doing in our daily work?The sustainability policy runs through our entire organisation and is characterised in our daily operations by social sustainability, economic sustainability and ecological sustainability. We care for our employees as well as society and comply with laws and all other regulations that apply to our business. We do this through active initiatives related to quality, environmental issues, working environment and safety.
Our focus areas
Within quality and safety:
to meet internal and external customers’ expectations through continuous improvements.
Within environment:
minimise our impact through low resource consumption and by complying with laws, customer requirements and certificate guidelines.
Within working environment:
zero vision for occupational injuries and an open culture focusing on commitment, skills development and well-being.
"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." - This is the definition of sustainable development from the UN.
“For me, sustainability means that the Earth’s resources we have inherited and will hand over to our successors will grow, not shrink. With the help of smart and innovative technology, we can ensure that we constantly get more out and consume less. By consuming less, we create the right conditions for a stable, sustainable climate in the long term.”
Manfred Piesack,
CTO
"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." - This is the definition of sustainable development from the UN.
“For me, sustainability means that the Earth’s resources we have inherited and will hand over to our successors will grow, not shrink. With the help of smart and innovative technology, we can ensure that we constantly get more out and consume less. By consuming less, we create the right conditions for a stable, sustainable climate in the long term.”
Manfred Piesack,
CTO
Our products
Product made with recycled plastic
We are working to increase the proportion of recycled material in plastic foil, particleboards, and end products. As part of this efoort, we manufacture a kitchen front made with sustainable materials, with foil made from 90% recycled PET bottles. The door is lighter, more scratch-resistant, and more environmentally friendly.
We have a close dialogue with suppliers to use more recycled plastic, particularly from PET bottles, as well as industrial waste. We also strive to increase the amount of recycled wood in our particleboard and reduce material usage.
Sustainability Policy - Surewood
Our ownership perspective is long-term and we value our moral compass. We are mindful of meeting customers, suppliers and employees in a respectful way and contribute positively to the local community in which we operate.
Excerpts from the policy:
Surewood Industries contributes to sustainable development. We consciously and responsibly integrate economic, social and environmental aspects, both strategically and operationally, in order to uphold Surewood Industries values, respect for people, society and our environment / natural resources.
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on how sustainability work should be conducted, of which sustainability must have a clear link to business development and value-creating processes within the group.
Requirements and certificates
We are a company who are eager to look after our employees, the laws and regulations in the industry to make sure we deliver the best service and products in the market. We are proud to meet the requirements for IWAY, IWAY Forestry and GO/NOGO and we have certifications on FSC® (FSC-C114672) and AEO. Read more here »
Spaljistens sustainability report
Together we make a difference - if you are eager to know more about our daily works and numbers of development - download our report. Below you can also discover some highlights from the year 2023.
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Recycled materials
In 2023, we maintained a high proportion of recycled material in our products:
Foil: 52% of foil with recycled plastic
Edging: 49% of edge banding with recycled plastic
Particleboard: 14% of recycled wood in particleboards
Bio-based glue: introduced in 2023
Social sustainability
We continue our structured efforts to reduce absence due to illness within the company. By offering preventive measures such as on-site visits from an occupational health nurse and ergonomist, and by promoting our wellness subsidy, we have have successfully reduced sick leave from 4.9% to 3.9% over the year 2023.
Carbon footprint
During 2023, Spaljisten has reduced its carbon footprint by 468kg CO2, achieving a 10% reduction compared to the previous year (according to GHG reporting). This reduction is primarily due to decreased waste volumes and scrap.
Our Agenda 2030 – Goals for Spaljisten
UN’s sustainable development goals for 2030, is the most ambitious goals for sustainable development that the world has ever taken upon themselves. Spaljisten have decided to focus on following goals:
3 - GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING
5 - GENDER EQUALITY
7 - AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
10 - REDUVED INEQUALITIES
12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
NEWS
2024-10-21
Efficiency Work at Spaljisten
At Spaljisten, a comprehensive efficiency work is in progress, focusing on creating a standardized workflow throughout the entire production. The goal is to ensure quality and safety while achieving increased flexibility. Jonatan Fransson, Production Supervisor for Processing, shares his insights on the work.
2024-08-29
Spaljisten at Yrkesdagen (Career Day) 2024
Curious about what the future in the industrial sector could hold? Come find out what it’s all about at Yrkesdagen 2024! We at Spaljisten are excited to be part of a career day Yrkesdagen 2024 and showcase the fantastic opportunities within the production industry. Yrkesdagen (Career Day) is the largest career fair for students in Kronoberg County, specifically targeted at students in grades 6 and 9.
2024-08-27
Spaljisten Launches Sustainability Report 2023
Spaljisten presents its Sustainability Report for 2023, highlighting the company’s progress and ongoing efforts for a more sustainable future. Throughout 2023, Spaljisten has continued its work with reducing its climate impact and building on the developments made in the previous year, in line with the company's business idea and vision.
2023-08-28
We care - Spaljisten's Sustainability Report 2022
Spaljisten is glad to present our Sustainability Report for 2022. The Sustainability Report presents our development over the past year and explains how we work with sustainability in our operations.
2023-04-20
Get to know the Spaljisten production - automated corrugated pallet line
Welcome in to our highly automated production facility! Since 2018, we have a corrugated pallet line for packing furniture fronts on corrugated pallets, i.e. extra light pallets made of corrugated cardboard. As is the standard in our production in Åseda - this process is of course automated.
2023-03-30
Start of Production on the HGL II line
Spaljisten has reached the SOP milestone with the new foil wrapping line HGL II from HOMAG. It is a substantial milestone in the project which means the production line can now officially be used for manufacturing foiled fronts.
2022-12-12
Training in Society-Oriented Professional Swedish
Our employees are our most important resource. We strive for everyone to have the right conditions to thrive, succeed and develop at their job. One way we work to increase diversity in the workplace is that we offer language training in Professional Swedish.
2022-11-29
Adam Airosto takes over as the new CEO of Spaljisten
Adam Airosto starts as the new CEO of Spaljisten AB. With extensive experience in leading roles in the manufacturing industry, he takes on the role of CEO of Spaljisten with the task of leading and driving the company's continued development with the vision of being a world-class front manufacturer with the next generation in mind.
2022-11-03
A puzzle piece in sustainability work and confidence in the future
For half a year now, Sofie Åkerberg has been working as Sustainability Manager at Spaljisten. She entered on a wave of new energy and dived straight into the world of wood, chipboard and foil wrapping. It is a broad role that she has taken on – seeing over matters of work environment, safety, and sustainability, as well as improvements in all these areas.
2022-09-30
Foil slitter helping to optimize the material flow at Spaljisten
Spaljisten's highly automated production facility in Åseda, Småland, is in continuous development. One of the latest innovations in Spaljisten is a foil cutter, an industry-specific machine that we can greatly benefit from.