Climate Change Data

Lammhults Design Group AB (publ)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Partially reported for Abstracta (packaging, transport, waste)
Renewable Energy Share:83% of total energy needs for heating and electricity from renewable sources
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:91% of total waste recycled
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Innovation for a sustainable lifestyle
  • Circular materials and flows
  • Reduced climate impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced the amount of plastic used in packaging by 28% by replacing stretch film with a new quality.
  • Increased the proportion of FSC-certified products in the Eurobib Direct assortment.
  • Started a transition from natural gas heating to district heating to reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Ragnars increased the standardization of its products for simplified manufacturing and reduced waste.
  • Abstracta updated the majority of its product declarations and started creating third-party certified product declarations (EPDs).

Social Achievements

  • Reduced employee turnover due to voluntary resignation to 3% (from 8% the previous year).
  • Continued to develop its strong focus on a good work environment and organizational culture (Fora Form).
  • Continued renovation of its premises and implemented measures to improve occupational health (Library Interiors).

Governance Achievements

  • No deviations from the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance reported.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Become CO2-neutral (Abstracta).
  • Achieve fossil-free production units before 2030.
  • All subsidiaries to obtain ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications (Library Interiors).
Short-term Goals:
  • All self-manufactured products to qualify for environmental labeling (e.g., Möbelfakta, Svanen, FSC).
  • All existing and future Fora Form furniture to be certified according to the Swan label or Swedish Möbelfakta.
  • Fora Form product portfolio to be approved according to Swedish Möbelfakta level type 1 by 2025.
  • Abstracta to complete third-party certified product declarations (EPDs) by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Component shortages and more expensive freight.
  • Lagging in customer pricing due to high inflation in raw materials, freight, and energy prices.
  • Material and component shortages leading to challenges in production planning (Fora Form).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strengthened internal efficiency and improved profitability through various initiatives.
  • Consolidated the group's purchasing into a new category-based organizational model.
  • Increased internal efficiency in production (Fora Form).
  • Implemented price increases to compensate for increased inflation (Fora Form).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 103 suppliers account for 80% of the value of incoming materials and components. Systematic review and rating of suppliers initiated in 2022.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct.
  • Prioritization of local suppliers (over 80% of Abstracta's purchases from within 250 km radius).
  • Focus on suppliers working systematically with environmental improvements.
  • Central purchasing organization with Category Managers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and circular business models.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core), GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISO 14001 (majority of subsidiaries), ISO 9001 (Lammhults Möbel, Abstracta), OHSAS 18001 (Lammhults Möbel, Abstracta) - transitioning to ISO 45001, ISO 45001 (Fora Form), FSC (several subsidiaries), Möbelfakta (several products), Svanen (several products)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte AB

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 15: Life on Land
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable product development, circular economy practices, reduced climate impact, and responsible supply chain management.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products designed for circular furniture flows.
  • Products that are easy to repair, reuse, and recycle.
  • Increased use of solid wood materials for easier disassembly and replaceable parts.

Awards & Recognition

  • Bau modular sofa won the award for Furniture of the Year at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2023.