Kährs Group Sustainability Report 2024

 
Key Achievements in 2024:

• Transition to 100% renewable energy across all owned production sites.
• 77% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2020 base year.
• Science-based targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions and path to net-zero validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
• Offering over 200 Nordic Swan Ecolabelled (Svanen) floors.
• 80% of main suppliers assessed for ESG risk.
• 22% of management roles held by women.

Kährs has set ambitious targets to address the climate crisis. In the near term, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95 per cent and Scope 3 emissions by 42 per cent by 2030, from the base year of 2020. In the long term, Kährs is committed to achieving net zero across its value chain (All Scopes) by 2040. In 2024, these targets were approved and validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative.

A key milestone in 2024 was the completed transition to 100 per cent renewable energy across all Kährs-owned production sites, contributing to a 77 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the base year of 2020. This shift underscores Kährs' dedication to sustainability throughout its value chain, from sourcing to the products offered to customers. The company now provides over 200 Nordic Swan Ecolabelled products, ensuring customers that its’ products are safe, durable, and responsibly made. Kährs’ also offers transparent climate data through EPDs and lifecycle analysis to help customers make informed choices.

The safety, wellbeing, and diversity of employees remain central to Kährs' operations. The company measures employee engagement and satisfaction through various metrics and tools, recognizing the importance of a positive company culture, equality, and diversity to its success. In 2024, Kährs held regenerative leadership training for relevant teams across the organization, equipping individuals at all levels with the mindset and tools needed for sustainable leadership.

In 2025, Kährs' Sustainability Strategy continues its focus on the connection to nature, designing with a conscience, and taking responsibility for practices across its operations and value chain. Kährs is committed to working closely with customers, partners, stakeholders, and colleagues to drive positive change for a sustainable future.

For more information on Kährs' sustainability progress in 2024, please refer to the latest Sustainability Report.