As a global manufacturer of domestic appliances, we have a responsibility to protect the rights of people working for us and ensure they are not harmed by anything we do.
We continue to develop our approach to human rights due diligence, to meet and exceed new and emerging expectations around the world.
Maintaining our people-first leadership
“We have always been an early adopter of international standards and norms, and we want to continue to be a leader by going beyond new legislation that protects the people impacted directly or indirectly by our operations and by being a role model in the industry,” Malin Ekefalk, Head of Social Sustainability. “This means establishing comprehensive due diligence processes to meet the increasing requirements on us to plan, implement, check and act throughout our organization and value
chain.”
In 2024, we worked hard to continue our leadership in these areas and we’re delving into important social topics. For instance, we conducted a deep dive into working hours among our production employees, as well as a benchmark assessment of wages. We also stepped up our educational activities with suppliers to support their continuous improvement.
“We are fully committed to ensuring our employees have good and fair working conditions, wherever they work, and to support our suppliers to apply the same approach,” says Ekefalk. “2024 marked a year when we saw a significant improvement in our evaluation of suppliers. We will continue on this path towards 2030 and beyond.”