At Rehngruppen we recognize the importance of sustainability in everything we do. We understand that our actions have an impact on the environment, society, and the economy, and we strive to make a positive contribution in all these areas. We believe that by promoting sustainability, we can create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come. In our business operations and consulting services, we aim to incorporate sustainable practices and help our clients do the same. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, promoting ethical and responsible practices, and supporting initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable world.
Human Rights:
Rehngruppen conducted regular employee engagement surveys to monitor employee satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. Last year we recruited a part time Human Resources consultant who's responsibilities entail helping us to constantly review responsibilities and provide a safe and inclusive work environment.
Labor Practices:
Rehngruppen continue to comply with labor laws and regulations, including minimum wage, working hours, and occupational health and safety standards. the last year we have actively aimed to create a more diverse workplace and successfully recruited employees of different backgrounds. Not only that but we employed an accessibility expert which will enable us to expand operations within accessibility. This will help both us and our clients become more inclusive.
Business Ethics:
Rehngruppen complied with anti-corruption regulations and maintained a high level of transparency and accountability in all business operations. An example of this is publishing detailed documentation on information security risks concerning our products and services.
Overall, we made significant progress in improving our sustainability performance, particularly in the areas of promoting diversity and inclusion. We will continue to monitor and evaluate our sustainability performance regularly to identify areas for improvement and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable growth.
At Rehngruppen we have identified the following sustainability risks and opporunities, we work continuously to improve sustainability:
Examples of risks:
Cybersecurity risks, such as data breaches or hacking, For more information, visit https://www.rehngruppen.se/faq/informationssakerhet
Environmental risks: We consume energy and resources, which contribute to our carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Compliance risks: Rehngruppen must adhere to legal and regulatory compliance risks, including labor laws, anti-corruption regulations, data protection laws, and environmental regulations.
Social risks: Rehngruppen's reputation and brand could be negatively affected by social risks, such as labor rights violations, unethical business practices, or inadequate diversity and inclusion policies.
Examples of opportunities:
Innovation: As an IT consulting company, we often leverage our expertise in technology to develop and implement innovative solutions that can contribute to sustainability, such as efficient systems and solutions that improve remote work thus reducing transportation emissions.
Employee engagement: By creating a culture of sustainability within the company, we can engage and motivate our employees to contribute to sustainability goals and initiatives.
Brand differentiation: We are able to differentiate ourselves in the marketplace, attract customers who prioritize sustainability, and continue to strengthen our brand reputation.
Cost savings: We have adopted sustainable practices, such as energy efficiency and waste reduction, which helps us reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve profitability.
By identifying and addressing material sustainability risks and opportunities, we at Rehngruppen can strengthen our sustainability performance, minimize risks, and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable growth.
Here are some of our established goals and activities to target significant sustainability risks and opportunities with regular monitoring.
Goals:
To reduce the our environmental footprint, such as energy consumption, waste generation, and carbon emissions, by implementing sustainable practices.
To promote a workplace culture of inclusivity and equity.
To foster innovation in the IT sector by developing sustainable technology solutions for our clients.
To promote ethical business practices and maintain a high level of transparency and accountability in all business operations.
Activities:
Conduct regular sustainability assessments to identify the company's sustainability risks and opportunities and review specific sustainability goals.
Implement energy-efficient practices, such implementing energy-saving measures in the office.
Adopt sustainable business practices, such as reducing waste generation.
Constantly review our inclusion policy and promote a more inclusive workplace culture.
Develop partnerships and collaborations with other companies and organizations that prioritize sustainability.
By setting achievable sustainability goals and monitoring sustainability performance, we can improve our sustainability performance, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable growth.
Management at Rehngruppen are aware of and committed to the 10 principals outlined in the UN Global Compact Goals:
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Upon recruiting new employees the board at Rehngruppen analyze the current diversity state of the company. Measures are then discussed and taken to attract candidates that improve said diversity. This includes gender, age and background.
As of May 2023 Rehngruppen's upper management and board members consist of 50% men and 50% women.
Rehngruppen strive to maintain this ratio and constantly improve on the diversity of the worklpace.
Rehngruppen provide expert services that encourage and enable inclusion such as the accessibility of documents. Rehngruppen strive to be on the forefront of helping clients achieve accessibility standards and reduce the workload in making documents accessible in turn facilitating inclusion.
