Sustainability at Wibe Group

Creating a sustainable future by integrating scientific processes with ethical leadership

Outcome 2025

Renewable energy icon
97.7%
Renewable electricity
(wind, hydro and solar power)
Waste recycling icon
98.9%
Waste diverted from landfill
Emissions reduction icon
-12%
Scope 1 & 2 emissions
B
CDP climate rating

Sustainable solutions for generations to come

Wibe Group is a multinational company with operations around the world. With our influence comes responsibility, and we aim to run a responsible business by understanding and managing all impacts across the value chain, in dialogue with our stakeholders. Sustainability is both a responsibility and an opportunity to drive positive development for our business and the communities we serve.

Sustainable solutions

About us

Wibe Group became part of the Storskogen Group in 2021. Our sustainability work follows internationally recognized conventions and agreements on the environment, human rights, working conditions, and anti‑corruption, including:

UN Declaration of Human Rights
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Since 2022, Storskogen Group has been a member of the UN Global Compact. Being part of the Storskogen Group provides us with a group‑wide framework, policies, and a common governance structure, while still allowing us to tailor our sustainability agenda to the most relevant areas of our business. This combination of large‑company standards and entrepreneurial spirit strengthens our competitiveness and ensures that our sustainability work is both meaningful and actionable.

We are excited to share our sustainability progress with stakeholders and look forward to engaging in dialogue to continually improve our work.

Recognition

Gold level sustainability
– built into every solution

Wibe Group was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Rating in 2025, which places the company in the top 1% of our industry worldwide. We are committed to responsible sourcing, fair labor practices, and reducing environmental impact across the supply chain — because sustainable solutions matter just as much as performance.

Read more about EcoVadis

CDP Climate Rating: B
(highest SME-level score)

A Climate Rating B places Wibe Group at the Management level of CDP's scoring framework, the highest score obtainable by a Small or Medium‑sized Enterprise ("SME‑level") like us. This means that we are taking coordinated action to manage our environmental impact and have implemented relevant policies and processes.

Visit CDPs website

Our sustainability ambition

At Wibe Group, we recognize the impact of our operations and take responsibility for reducing it. Our efforts for sustainable development are built on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework. Through structured sustainability initiatives and clear targets, we aim to:

  • Minimize environmental and social risks
  • Improve operational performance
  • Deliver long‑term value to customers and stakeholders

Sustainability is integrated into how we operate and develop our products. Our ambition is to take the lead in our industry through a clear vision, long‑term commitment, and a humble approach.

Three focus areas based on the ESG framework:

Minimize environmental impact

Minimize environmental impact

A good employer and neighbour

A good employer & neighbour

Responsible business

Responsible
business

Focus Areas

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Minimize environmental impact

Commitment / undertaking

We actively strive to reduce environmental impacts because corporate organizations have significant influence on the planet, people, and communities. Aligned with the Storskogen Group, we follow structured emissions reporting, target‑setting, and performance improvement across our operations and value chain.

We conducted a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) to identify the most relevant sustainability topics, aligned with the Group's material topics, which form the foundation of our company‑level priorities.

Climate targets

SHORT-TERM (2030 / 2034)

  • Scope 1 & 2: Reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 59% by 2034 (internal milestone: 42% by 2030)
  • Scope 3: Reduce emissions by 64% per SEKm of value added by 2034

LONG-TERM (2050)

  • Scope 1 & 2: Reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 90%
  • Scope 3: Reduce emissions by 97% per SEKm of value added

Outcome 2025

-12%
Achieved a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2024
97.7%
97.7% of our electricity consumption is sourced from renewable energy
97.38%
97.38% of district heating is fossil-free as on today
98.9%
98.9% of our total waste is recycled, reused or recovered for energy — supporting our commitment to zero waste to landfill

WHERE ARE WE NOW

  • 100% renewable electricity at our sites in Sweden (Wibe) and the Netherlands (Stago)
  • Quarterly monitoring and tracking of emissions
  • Scope 3 emissions are being prioritized, starting with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for core products (valid for 5 years and third‑party verified)
  • Electrifying our fleet has already yielded notable environmental benefits

Material & circularity initiatives

>65%
Recycled aluminium: >65% emission reduction
~70%
Low-carbon zinc: ~70% emission reduction
≤10%
Fossil-free steel from 2028: up to 10% emission reduction
R&D
R&D on integrating recycled plastics for selected products

Transparent environmental documentation

Eco Performance

ECO PERFORMANCE

Eco Performance is Wibe Group's dedicated sustainability platform, providing easy access to transparent environmental documentation for our product range. This database includes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for all product ranges, along with compliance details for key regulations such as RoHS and REACH.

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A good employer & neighbour

Commitment / undertaking

We strive to be a sustainable employer by supporting people and communities. This includes creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable work environment where people can develop and succeed.

Key actions

  • Zero‑accident target supported by risk‑observation focus and management
  • ISO 45001–certified production facilities
  • Equality and diversity principles embedded in our workplace culture
  • Sponsorships and local community engagement focused on children, youth, equality, and diversity

Targets / 2025 outcomes

  • The percentage of women at the top management level increased from 16.7% to 33%.
  • The number of work‑related accidents decreased significantly, from 2 cases in 2024 to 1 case in 2025, reflecting substantial improvement in workplace safety.
  • 100% of purchasers completed relevant training in anti‑corruption and ethics.
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Responsible business

Commitment / undertaking

In our business decisions we consider ethical, social, and environmental consequences. This responsibility builds trust with customers, employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Key actions

  • ISO 9001–certified production facilities
  • Supplier Code of Conduct to be signed by all partners
  • Zero tolerance for corruption; anti‑corruption training for risk‑exposed employees

Targets / 2025 outcomes

  • There were zero incidents related to corruption, bribery, IT security, or human rights violations, demonstrating strong compliance with ethical and governance standards.
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ESG Library

Access our central policies and reports to learn more about how we govern our environmental and social impact.

Whistleblower

Whistleblower service

Wibe Group sets high professional and ethical standards in our daily work, both internally and in all interactions with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. We are therefore committed to ensuring that any misconduct or irregularities that may harm the business or our employees are detected and addressed as early as possible.

A whistleblower function has been established to make it easy for anyone to report misconduct or irregularities that violate current legislation or internal policies. Reports can be submitted anonymously, and all notifications are received and investigated by an external provider. The whistleblower function is available for reporting any form of misconduct or irregularity.

Report an issue

Contact for sustainability queries

Manjunatha BC — Sustainability Leader, Wibe Group

Manjunatha BC

Sustainability Leader, Wibe Group

manjunatha.bc@wibe-group.com