Sustainability in TecSec

The TecSec division’s companies operate in technical security, fire protection and other safety and security solutions, which are growing as society increasingly prioritises care for people, critical functions and equipment. The division consists of product companies, value-adding distributors and system integrators.

Sustainability issues in focus
Safety and security solutions that protect people and our society
TecSec provides products and solutions with clear societal benefits, such as emergency telephony, access control systems, traffic safety cameras, healthcare cameras, and fire-rated doors and ladders. The range also includes scaffolding, slip-resistant walking platforms and fall protection systems, which enable safe maintenance work and minimise the risk of workplace accidents. By preventing accidents and reducing risks, these solutions help to protect both people and critical assets.

Reduced climate impact
The division’s single biggest climate impact comes from the purchase of raw materials and components in the form of sheet metal, pipes, wire, glass and electronics. To reduce its impact, the division is working to reduce waste in production and to improve the design of certain products to reduce weight while maintaining or improving the performance. 

Transports from suppliers to customers is another signifi­cant part of the climate impact, which mainly consists of road transport. The companies are working actively to try to optimise transport distances and to increase the proportion of renewable fuel. Within own production, company cars and the use of natural gas account for the greatest climate impact. Key activities include increasing the share of green electricity in the factories in Poland, Estonia, Sweden and the UK, and replacing fossil-based heating and increasing the proportion of vehicles that use cleaner fuels or electric power. 
 

Outcome 2024

• 26% reduced climate impact in own production relative to base year 2020, driven by more self-produced renewable energy and a greater share of purchased green electricity. 
• 45% (42%) fossil-free energy.
• Scope 3 has been reduced by 26% compared to the base year 2020, explained by a mix effect of increased sales in companies with lower CO2 emissions.

Responsible employer and business partner
TecSec focuses on workplace safety and the work environment as the companies have many employees in production and manufacturing. Through systematic work environment efforts and improved working conditions, the companies are striving to reduce work-related injuries and absence due to illness.

Outcome 2024

• In 2024, the injury rate amounted to 5.0 (8.1), a reduction from the previous year. 
• Sick leave due to illness amounted to 4.1% (3.7). The division has some companies that exceed the Group average, which are being monitored by the company boards. 
• The proportion of women in management teams amounted to 25% (24%).