Objectives

Husqvarna Group’s management has set long-term objectives that will progress the Group towards becoming a more sustainable company. The objectives are integrated in the business and consistent with the intent of the Code of Conduct.

The Group strives toward the following long-term objectives and more short-term goals have been set up i accordance to these.

Develop environmentally sound products

• Develop a roadmap for phasing out hazardous chemicals and substances.
• Implement and apply environmental design in the product creation process.

More efficient use of energy and input materials

• Reduce energy consumption at manufacturing sites.
• Reduce carbon dioxide emissions in transportation.
• Implement and maintain ISO 14001 on all larger manufacturing sites.

Select suppliers that operate responsible

• Implement a unified program for risk mapping, supplier evaluation and supplier selection.

Reduce workplace accidents toward zero

• Reduce number of accidents (lost days).
• Implement a unified health and safety management system.

Contribute to the professional development of each employee

• 80 percent should receive an annual performance review.
• Work towards employee satisfaction index, target 85 percent.

Ensure employee adherence to the Code of Conduct

• 100 percent of managers in tier 1-3 to attend web-based training.
• 100 percent of purchase and sales personnel to attend web-based training.
• Include the Code of Conduct in the induction program for all new employees.

Contribute to the development of communities

• Support two community engagement projects per year at each major site.
• Gather information on community engegement projects.