For us, sustainability is about creating long-term value by integrating environmental, social, and financial risks, and opportunities in business strategy and operations. Integrating sustainability contributes to creating an attractive and flexible company that is equipped for a changeable business landscape.
Our vision – a sustainable and humane society
With a basis in our vision of a sustainable and humane society through digitization and innovation, we can be a positive force in matters relating to both environment and sustainability in a broader perspective.
Knowit is a member of the UN Global Compact, which means that we are to conduct business in an ethical manner, showing respect for our own employees and those of other companies, as well as minimize negative environmental impact.
With a basis in the principles, we strive to develop our operations in accordance with sound business practices and correct behavior in the areas of human rights, labor law, environment, and anti-corruption.
Our Code of Conduct, equality and diversity policy, and environmental policy are rules which govern and reflect our work in the sustainability field.
Sustainability strategy – Makers of a sustainable future
Being a facilitator and creating digital solutions together with our clients, with a positive impact on the sustainability challenges of society.
In 2022, the Board established sustainability targets for the Company. These targets are based on our vision to contribute to a sustainable and humane society through digitalization and innovation.
Sustainability target
General sustainability target
Knowit shall, together with clients and partners, work to actively contribute to the UN Agenda 2030 and the development of society, with a particular focus on positive environmental and climate impact, and increased inclusion.
Sustainability target and outcome 2022
In 2022, the Board established sustainability targets for the Company. These targets are based on our vision to contribute to a sustainable and humane society through digitalization and innovation.
1. Sustainability target
Target: By 2030, 80 percent of Knowit’s net sales shall contribute to at least one of the UN sustainable development goals where Knowit can make the largest difference.
Outcome: In 2022, 76 (67) percent of the Group’s net sales contributed to one of the UN sustainable development goals where Knowit can make the largest difference.
2. CO2 emissions
Target: Knowit is a climate-positive company in 2022 and shall halve CO2 emissions from its own operations before 2030 compared with its figures from 2019. Knowit is now a climate-positive company by climate-compensating with another 10 percent in addition to what is needed for climate neutrality.
Outcome: The Company’s emissions remain below the target levels set.
3. Gender distribution among executives at all levels
Target: Knowit shall be an inclusive workplace with an even gender distribution among executives at all levels, between 40 and 60 percent over time.
Outcome: In 2022, the share of women among executives in the Group was 40 percent.
Knowit’s most important ESG targets
Environment
- Being a climate-positive company and halving its CO2 emissions no later than 2030, in accordance with the science-based targets the Company has chosen and which have been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with the index year 2019. See how far we have come
Social
- Knowit shall be an inclusive workplace with an even gender distribution among executives at all levels, staying at 40-60 percent over time. See how far we have come
- A healthy workplace: ill health metrics ≤ 2.5 percent. This is where we are right now
- Attractive workplace: eNPS > 30. See Knowit's eNPS over time
Governance
- By 2030, at least 80% of Knowit’s net sales shall contribute to at least one of the nine UN SDGs where the Company can make the largest difference. See how far we have come
- All of Knowit’s employees shall have read the Company’s Code of Conduct and undergone Knowit’s sustainability training. This is where we are right now
- All of Knowit’s suppliers of significant purchases, as defined in Knowit’s purchasing policy, shall be evaluated and meet the requirements in Knowit’s Supplier Code of Conduct. See how far we have come
Knowit – Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner
Our continuous sustainability efforts meant that we were, in 2022, awarded the certificate “ESG Transparency Partner.” This is a certificate awarded to companies listed on Nasdaq which active work with sustainability.