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Communication on Progress (COP)
Statement from the MD on continued support for the Global Compact.
MTAB’s business concept outlines the importance of caring for the objects that we handle and that care also features in our approach to the environment. MTAB has been active in its environmental work for many years, and for 2009 the board drew up guidelines for an increasingly proactive focus that is being introduced into the organisation bit by bit.
In order to take global responsibility, in 2009 we signed up to the UN Global Compact and its ten principles, prompting ever greater awareness in our drive to be a company guided by sustainable development.
Stefan Fors MD
Below is a description of the activities that we have taken and are taking to comply with the ten principles of the Global Compact. One important element of this work is the broad Business Analysis initiated in 2009 that is set to be updated annually. This reports on how we are meeting our commitments in the areas of human rights, labour law, the environment and anti-corruption. We are already seeing how the Global Compact is helping us to take global environmental responsibility. Information on this work and actions taken is constantly updated on our website.
Human Rights
We are careful to comply with the legislation governing this area in Sweden. In cases where we use companies outside Sweden and the EU, these issues are controlled contractually.
Labour
We have collective agreements with two unions. These agreements govern working hours, including for union work, and legislation is now coordinated with EU law. We also follow the legal requirements in Sweden with regard to equal opportunities.
Environment
Our aim of cutting our overall environmental impact focuses on a range of areas.
We choose the best possible vehicles from an environmental point of view. When purchasing goods we try, in the first instance, to buy those that are environmentally classified or ecolabelled. This applies to tyres, computers, chemical products and paper products.
Many of our shipments involve unpacked goods, which means that we unpack the customers’ products before transporting them. As part of the service, we handle and recycle all used packaging. We have also developed services that allow us to take on the producer responsibilities of our suppliers and customers.
Our employees are a crucial factor in achieving our environmental aims, which is why we operate an ongoing programme of information and training.
The purpose of our Business Analysis, which is followed up every year, is to clarify how our environmental work and the principles of the Global Compact are affecting MTAB, and to highlight the improvements that we are constantly making. We measure the total emissions of our trucks. 2009 saw emissions in the majority of areas drop by 5-10 percent compared with 2008. One key reason for this was our investment in the best possible vehicles.
Anti-Corruption
Our rules on this are enshrined in our customer agreements and employment contracts. We also have special guidelines on entertaining in compliance with Swedish legislation on bribery.