Sustainability Report

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Through a long-term approach and ongoing efforts to reduce our environmental impact, we strive to make a positive difference.

Sustainability report 2025

DECLARATION OF SUSTAINABILITY

Ejendals & Sustainable Safety

Sustainability is a natural and important part of our business. We believe in a long-term approach to business and a continuous reduction on the impact we have on our planet. Being a personal protective equipment (PPE) supplier, Ejendals want to be a leader in health and safety for all the people part of our business and throughout our supply chain. In addition, our product offering will help our customers to improve their safety per-formance and protect the hands and feet of their employees.

Built on the DMA in 2024 (according to CSRD requirements), we here declare our key sustainability topics and targets for 2026.

We have selected and decided to focus on the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: 

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HEALTH & SAFETY  

Ejendals collaborate with customers using our Safety Concept to protect their employees' hands and feet. Internally, we use the same tool as many of our customers to proactively improve employee H&S.

Our suppliers also adhere to our Code of Conduct, which emphasizes H&S, and we work with them to enhance these aspects in their operations.

Targets 2026:

  • Zero LTIs (Lost Time Injuries)
  • 300 H&S reports, preferably risk observations
  • Investigate H&S occurrences faster (average <30d)

ETHICS (CSR)

Ejendals conducts ethical business with distributors, end user companies, and suppliers.
Our employees are trained in our Code of Conduct. Business partners adhere to ethical standards outlined in a separate CoC for Business.
We provide an external whistleblower mechanism for reporting concerns.

Targets 2026:

  • 100% signed CoC by product-related suppliers
  • 85% direct material suppliers 3rd-party OH&S-audited
  • Initiate 50 EHS improvements at our suppliers

ENERGY & WASTE

We use 100% sustainable electricity at our Nordic sites, implementing energy-efficient measures like LED lighting and roof insulation. Our Jokipii facility has a 400+ MWh/year solar panel system, and we are investigating a new GHG-saving heating system. We prioritize waste minimization in product and process design, emphasizing recyclable waste and improving recycling markings on packaging.

Targets 2026:

  • Electricity + Heating <2400 kWh / MSEK
  • Waste <155 kg / MSEK
  • Improve supplier packaging and markings
  • Investigate new heating system in Jokipii

PRODUCTS & INNOVATION

Ejendals’ product development strategy focuses on integrating environmentally responsible practices without compromising durability or compliance with PPE standards.

Targets 2026:

  • Expand LCA calculations to 50% of our products with the aim to reach 100% in 2027
  • Increase the share of sustainable materials following eco-design principles for new product development
  • Further expand ecolabel certifications
  • Ensure transparency in communicating sustainability data on our website
  • Strengthen communication and education to internal and external stakeholders
  • Investigate and develop a circularity strategy for our products

GHG (CO2)  EMISSIONS

We will continue to report our total greenhouse gas emissions according to CSRD requirements.

Our ongoing commitment is to reduce GHG emissions in Scope 1, 2, and 3, where relevant and plausible.

Our products are a significant source of Scope 3 emissions, and as part of our Products & Innovation targets, we will continue implementing cradle-to-gate (and cradle-to-grave) GHG data for our products to enhance data quality.

To further drive GHG reduction, we focus on optimization of transport, distribution efficiency and packaging.

Targets 2026:

  • Continue accounting total GHG emissions aligned with future GHG Protocol and CSRD requirements
  • Increase electric car usage in our fleet

CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

We ensure compliance with existing legislation, such as REACH, to prevent harmful chemicals in our products. We aim to proactively enhance our understanding on all chemicals used in manufacturing of our products and to add resources while building competence.
We have invested in advanced laboratory testing equipment to assess the chemical content in our materials.

Targets 2026:

  • Implement in-house chemical compliance routine testing for both product lines
  • Removal of intentionally added PFAS in all products
  • Create training material for Restricted Substances List (RSL) for our suppliers

CERTIFICATES

  • Ejendals AB & Ejendals Suomi Oy have Certificates for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
  • Sustainability Rating EcoVadis 2025 Bronze Medal, Target 2026 Silver
  • Product certificate EU Ecolabel for Safety shoes
  • Product certificate OEKO-TEX® for Safety gloves
  • Leather Working Group, LWG-certified shoes and gloves

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Ejendals Sustainability Approach

Sustainable Safety

At Ejendals, we are committed to moving our business and products toward a more sustainable future. Explore the progress we have already made and the improvements we are actively working toward as we continue on this path.