Sustainability targets and management
Lindex Group’s divisions have ambitious sustainability targets, and sustainability is a central part of the operations throughout the Group.
Sustainability is part of daily management, meaning that it covers the entire value chain in our operations, from ensuring safe working conditions in the supply chain to minimising the negative environmental impacts of our operations.
Group-level target to reduce climate emissions
Lindex Group aims to reduce climate emissions by 42% by 2030 from the base year 2022. The target covers emissions from the entire value chain, i.e. scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions under the GHG Protocol. The baseline is 2022, when emissions were around 296 ktCO2e.
Lindex Group signed the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in autumn 2021. SBTi defines a clear pathway to reduce climate emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. At the end of October 2023, the Group submitted the climate plan and target prepared under the commitment to SBTi experts for review. Lindex Group expects SBTi to validate its climate target during 2024.
We are constantly improving our operations
We are aware of the challenges in our sector and our operations. Though we have already implemented many measures to improve the responsibility and sustainability of our operations, we are not yet at the level that others expect of us and that we demand from ourselves.
Therefore, we are committed to doing our best to promote choices that support sustainable development. We want to further reduce our negative environmental impacts and strengthen social wellbeing throughout our operations.
How we manage and monitor sustainability
Lindex Group’s sustainability work is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our sustainability commitments and each division’s vision, strategy, values and the materiality analysis that is based on dialogue with our stakeholders.
The Group itself does not currently have a common sustainability strategy. The divisions’ sustainability strategies and materiality analyses are updated on average every 2–3 years and they are discussed with the Group’s Board as part of the strategy process. Implementation is monitored on a monthly, biannual or annual basis, depending on the topic. Sustainability risks are part of the company’s risk management process.
Stakeholders
Lindex and Stockmann engage in continuous active dialogue with their stakeholders to strengthen relations and better respond to the expectations and wishes placed on the Group.
The five key stakeholder groups that most affect and are most affected by its business operations are:
- customers
- personnel
- shareholders and investors
- suppliers and service providers
- authorities and organisations
Read our Group’s Code of Conduct.
Our work is guided by international sustainability commitments
- UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of the Child
- ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights since 2018
- UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
- UN’s Global Compact initiative
- amfori BSCI / Sedex Code of Conduct
- International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry
Our work is guided by the UNited nations Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our operations. From the 17 goals, we have identified six SDGs which our business can best contribute to and which we focus our efforts on.
Responsible consumption and production
Corporate social responsibility forms a part of our operations. It is a key element in our supply chain, selections and logistics, and it informs our customers in their purchasing decisions. In addition, we strive to increase the use of more sustainable materials and processes in our own brand selections.
Decent work and economic growth
We act responsibly towards our employees and the people working in our supply chains. We offer our personnel a fair working environment and we aim to guarantee it in our supply chains as well. We strive for a profitable business.
Climate action
Our contribution includes reducing emissions, increasing energy efficiency and carrying out waste sorting and recycling in our own operations.
Gender equality
Our contribution includes the active promotion of gender equality in all employment categories. Gender equality is at the core of Lindex’s Code of Conduct, which was introduced in 2019. Lindex aims to empower women everywhere by creating equal jobs, improving women’s self-esteem, encouraging women to value and respect their bodies and motivating them to lead a sustainable lifestyle.
Collaboration and partnerships
Our contribution includes active collaboration and engagement with our key stakeholder groups. We believe that together we can drive change towards a more sustainable future.
Clean water and sanitation
Our business can make a significant contribution to the goal concerning clean water and sanitation. One of the core aims of Lindex’s sustainability promise is to be a responsible company in relation to water use. The company is increasing the efficiency of water consumption throughout its value chain.
the group’s
sustainability report
Lindex Group provides information about its responsibility work in its Sustainability Review.
SUSTAINABILITY at lindex
Lindex’s sustainability promise is split into three parts: empowering women, respecting the planet and ensuring human rights.
SUSTAINABILITY at stockmann
Stockmann’s sustainability strategy will guide us towards more resource-wise retail business through environmental sustainability, ethical responsibility and collaboration, and profitable and responsible business.
WHISTLEBLOWING SERVICE
Lindex Group has a whistle-blowing channel provided by an external partner, which employees, partners and other stakeholders can use to anonymously report any suspected or detected violations of the Code of Conduct or other Group policies.
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