Corporate social responsibility

In November 2010, the international standard ISO 26000 was adopted, which defines corporate social responsibility. Thus, there is now a uniform global description of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Duni welcomes the standard and works systematically in accordance with the principles defined therein. 

Within the area of corporate social responsibility, Duni addresses issues which concern the environment, personnel, as well as social responsibility, products and production. 

Environment

Duni is regularly engaged in measures to reduce the impact on the environment within the areas of production and purchasing, as well as through product development.

”Our Green Challenge” is the name given to Duni’s program to become the industry leader within the environmental area. Within the scope of Our Green Challenge, among other things Duni has been granted FSC (Forest Stewardship Council®) certification, launched our ecoecho^TM product range, and increased the proportion of renewable energy used in production. Suppliers are trained by Duni within the environmental area, and communication with customers and employees regarding environmental issues is being constantly improved.

Management systems, certification, and environmental permits 

Duni's targets include achieving a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from our manufacturing between 2008 and 2012. As the table shows, Duni is well on the way to achieving this target. The positive change is due primarily to increased use of renewable energy from our own and external energy production.

Most of Duni's products are made from the renewable raw material, cellulose, which is sourced from responsibly managed forests certified in accordance with FSC. Manufacturing is certified in accordance with ISO 14001 and Duni demands that the Group’s subcontractors engage in systematic work within the environmental area.

Duni's ambition to produce products with a low impact on the environment has resulted, among other things, in Duni's ecoecho^TM range. These products have one or more improved qualities from an environmental perspective, compared with corresponding standard products. Renewable (plant-based) raw materials, waste product raw materials, or recyclable material and biologically degradable plastic are examples of such characteristics.

Social responsibility in the supply chain with code of conduct

Since 2005, Duni has imposed clear demands on its suppliers, including annual audits of, and follow-up visits to, the suppliers' production facilities. Only suppliers with a positive and responsible attitude towards social issues and work conditions are used. The work of evaluating suppliers is based on agreements with Duni's labor unions. Such agreements exist, for example, with the Swedish labor union, Unionen, and between Duni and the Duni European Work Council (DEWC). Duni also complies with requirements set forth in a number of ILO (International Labor Organization) conventions in the area.

Products and production

Duni's products are tested to ensure compliance with the stringent limits which, for example, prevent chemicals from plastics or colors from passing into foodstuffs. Duni and Duni's suppliers comply with REACH (the EU's chemicals legislation) regarding control and registration of chemicals. Duni also complies with other relevant requirements, such as the RAL standard for candles, and maintains a constant dialogue with suppliers regarding quality and product safety.

Duni's production is ISO 9001-certified (quality management system certification) and Duni demands that the Group’s suppliers engage in systematic quality work. The converting units are certified in accordance with BRC-CP (British Retail Consortium – Consumer Products). BRC-CP imposes a number of criteria to assist companies in ensuring product safety, quality and fulfillment of legal requirements.

The vast majority of Duni's products can be recycled through combustion or composting.

Greenhouse gases (CO2)

Index 100 for 2008. Target for 2012 index 75.

	CO2eq
2008	100
2009	93
2010	85

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The vast majority of Duni's products can be recycled through combustion or composting.