Sustainability Impact Areas

Protect local biodiversity

IMPACT AREA 1

Invasive pests pose a major challenge to biodiversity, and the economic damage that they cause exceeds 5% of the global gross product. When pests enter a new area, they often arrive without natural enemies and the population can explode without anything standing in the way, which can push out native species and upset the balance of unique ecosystems. Here pest control contributes to protecting biodiversity and the local ecosystem, particularly considering trends like increased travel, globalization and climate change.

Usage of biocides to battle pest poses another challenge to biodiversity. If overused or misused it risks spreading into freshwater, or causing unintentional poisoning by consumption, either directly or through the food chain. Hence, using biocides more effectively, with early detection and non-tox alternatives, becomes essential to minimize potential harm on the environment.

Conducting business sustainably

In addition to the above-mentioned environmental impact areas, Anticimex’ sustainability strategy also encompasses approaches to minimize CO2 emissions from the vehicle fleet, by continuously performing route optimizations and transitioning towards electrical vehicles.

Furthermore, as Anticimex relies heavily on having competent and engaged personnel in all parts of the organization, the sustainability strategy also includes focus areas to ensure that Anticimex stays a preferred employer, while also providing a safe and healthy workplace, worldwide.

Anticimex’ sustainability work is linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and governance of Anticimex’ sustainability efforts is mainly regulated by the company’s Code of Conduct, which has been established by the Board of Directors. To further strengthen compliance with the Code of Conduct, a direct link to corporate management has been established, the SpeakUp Line, which can be used by everybody in the company to report potential breaches.

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