Maven Wireless Sweden AB
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Pollution
- Circular Economy
- Employees and social environment
- Business ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Radio units consume less than half the energy compared to competitors, resulting in maintenance-free and climate-smart products.
- Products result in up to 96% less CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process compared to traditional alternatives.
- Sustainable Remotes reduce CO2 emissions by 58-64% over 20 years compared to conventional devices.
- Green Central Units contribute to 50-73% lower CO2 emissions over a 20-year cycle.
Social Achievements
- 0% employee turnover and 0.5% sick leave in 2023.
- Active work environment management with zero occupational injuries.
- Zero notifications received through the independent whistleblower function.
- Employee stock option program issued to all employees in 2022.
Governance Achievements
- Established Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, and anti-corruption policies.
- Zero reported or investigated cases of corruption.
- 100% of employees have read all policies.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Climate neutral operations
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving gender balance in an unequal industry (83% men).
- Potential risks of human rights and labor violations early in the value chain.
- Managing transition risks linked to climate change (emission regulations, increased production costs).
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous work to achieve a more even gender balance through equal compensation and development opportunities.
- Requirements that materials used in production must not contain conflict minerals; subcontractors must carry out origin checks.
- Products are manufactured from Swedish aluminum produced and processed with renewable energy; assembly takes place at environmentally certified suppliers close to customers.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual evaluation of all suppliers based on environmental management systems and efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; environmental audit of contract manufacturers to be carried out in 2024.
Responsible Procurement
- All suppliers must be environmentally certified according to ISO 14001 and comply with RoHS Directive.
- Suppliers must work towards using 100% green electricity.
- Requirements for traceable inputs; suppliers sign MW's Code of Conduct; conflict minerals completely excluded.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Emission regulations
- Increased production costs
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 9
- 11
- 12
- 13
The company's environmental work addresses UN's Agenda 2030 goals 9, 11, 12, and 13.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient radio units
- Sustainable Remotes
- Green Central Units