We shall reduce our emission intensity of greenhouse gases by 60% until 2030*.
*Compared to 2022
PRODUCTION
Not entirely unexpectedly, most of our total emissions and negative impacts come from our supply chain, which is largely located in Asia. Silva does not have its own production and is therefore dependent on various suppliers and subcontractors. Our biggest opportunity to influence, but also biggest challenge, is to collaborate with our suppliers and set visions, goals and follow-up that contribute to creating positive change for both people and the environment.
OUR GOAL 2030
We have set a goal to reduce our emission intensity of greenhouse gases by 60% until 2030*. To achieve this, we must work for production to be driven by renewable energy sources, while at the same time speeding up initiatives that reduce the total energy consumption in production. This is where we can have the most influence and where we can push through the biggest change. Where we stand today, we also see opportunities to implement other changes along the production and supply chain that further reduce our emissions and negative footprint. You can read more about these initiatives below.
*Compared to 2022
SILVA CODE OF CONDUCT
Today we have a "Silva Code of Conduct" which is based on the UN Global Compact and its 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor law, environmental law and anti-corruption. It is simply a document with a number of principles and guidelines we expect all our suppliers and business partners to sign and then adhere to. If this does not happen, it is our responsibility to end the cooperation and find new cooperation partners. You can read our Silva Code of Conduct here.
However, our plan going forward is to switch to Amforis' Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) Code of Conduct and bring our suppliers and business partners along for the ride.
AMFORI BSCI
Amfori was founded in 1977 and is today a world-leading trade organization for sustainable trade with over 2,400 members. Through a recognized methodology, they help companies to conduct responsible operations and to improve their policies and processes. With the help of the Amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, we can set demands for well-founded and documented CSR work throughout the entire supply chain, while at the same time we get help to identify, prevent, take into account and remedy any irregularities or violations of human rights.
We have set the goal that all our main suppliers (tier 1) must have signed Amfori BSCI and we must have mapped all subcontractors (tier 2 and 3) before 2025. All subcontractors must then have signed Amfori BSCI before 2027. We will then carry out continuous follow-up and regular audits to ensure that the requirements are followed.
AMPHORI BEPI
The Amfori Business Environment Performance Initiative (BEPI) Code of Conduct is based on the same logic as the Amfori BSCI, but here the focus is instead on environmental issues and identifying and addressing environmental risks in the supply chain. We have chosen to take help from Amfori in this area as well in order to improve our overall environmental performance and to minimize any environmental risks in our production. The basic principle of BEPI is to work with continuous improvements and create positive change by continuously implementing new ways of working, by changing, reducing or changing materials, etcetera.
The same objective applies here as well – before 2025 all our main suppliers must have signed and our subcontractors must be mapped and covered by BEPI before 2027. We will then carry out continuous follow-up and regular audits to ensure that the requirements are followed.
OUR GOAL 2030
We have set a goal to reduce our emission intensity of greenhouse gases by 60% until 2030*. To achieve this, we must work for production to be driven by renewable energy sources, while at the same time speeding up initiatives that reduce the total energy consumption in production. This is where we can have the most influence and where we can push through the biggest change. Where we stand today, we also see opportunities to implement other changes along the production and supply chain that further reduce our emissions and negative footprint. You can read more about these initiatives below.
*Compared to 2022
SILVA CODE OF CONDUCT
Today we have a "Silva Code of Conduct" which is based on the UN Global Compact and its 10 principles in the areas of human rights, labor law, environmental law and anti-corruption. It is simply a document with a number of principles and guidelines we expect all our suppliers and business partners to sign and then adhere to. If this does not happen, it is our responsibility to end the cooperation and find new cooperation partners. You can read our Silva Code of Conduct here.
However, our plan going forward is to switch to Amforis' Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) Code of Conduct and bring our suppliers and business partners along for the ride.
AMFORI BSCI
Amfori was founded in 1977 and is today a world-leading trade organization for sustainable trade with over 2,400 members. Through a recognized methodology, they help companies to conduct responsible operations and to improve their policies and processes. With the help of the Amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, we can set demands for well-founded and documented CSR work throughout the entire supply chain, while at the same time we get help to identify, prevent, take into account and remedy any irregularities or violations of human rights.
We have set the goal that all our main suppliers (tier 1) must have signed Amfori BSCI and we must have mapped all subcontractors (tier 2 and 3) before 2025. All subcontractors must then have signed Amfori BSCI before 2027. We will then carry out continuous follow-up and regular audits to ensure that the requirements are followed.
AMPHORI BEPI
The Amfori Business Environment Performance Initiative (BEPI) Code of Conduct is based on the same logic as the Amfori BSCI, but here the focus is instead on environmental issues and identifying and addressing environmental risks in the supply chain. We have chosen to take help from Amfori in this area as well in order to improve our overall environmental performance and to minimize any environmental risks in our production. The basic principle of BEPI is to work with continuous improvements and create positive change by continuously implementing new ways of working, by changing, reducing or changing materials, etcetera.
The same objective applies here as well – before 2025 all our main suppliers must have signed and our subcontractors must be mapped and covered by BEPI before 2027. We will then carry out continuous follow-up and regular audits to ensure that the requirements are followed.
THE CHEMICALS GROUP
Since 2022, we have been members of the Kemikaliegruppen EEE network, which targets companies in the electronics industry. Membership of the Chemicals Group gives us access to global surveillance as well as valuable networks, practical tools, updates on relevant legislation and news in the area of chemicals in goods and substitution. We also get help to identify and prevent the use of unnecessary substances in our own products. The chemical group is run by RISE, which is appointed to Sweden's National Metrological Institute (NMI), which means that they coordinate and represent Sweden in international metrological contexts. Metrology, or quality-assured measurement technology, is fundamental for international cooperation in terms of trade and research and contributes to the efficiency of both industry and society.
REDUCE AIR FREIGHT
Air freight is one of the least environmentally friendly modes of transport in terms of carbon dioxide emissions per unit of transported cargo. Aircraft engines burn a significant amount of fossil fuels and release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. As a result, airfreight has a higher carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport and this makes airfreight less energy efficient.
We have decided to minimize airfreight starting in 2024 for all types of deliveries of our current range.
THERE IS ALWAYS MORE TO DISCOVER
Silva's sustainability efforts begin in the design department. We design products that enable people to discover and enjoy nature even more.
Our greatest opportunity to influence — and yet our biggest challenge — is to collaborate with our suppliers and set visions, and goals, and to do follow-ups that contribute to creating positive ch...
We want our sustainability efforts to extend far beyond our company and create positive impacts on people and nature.
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