The companies of the future

Read more about our sustainability efforts, targets and results on our path to becoming a company of the future.

What is a company of the future?

The company of the future refers to the company's own sustainability activities. For Knowit, this means working with goals and following up the company's climate efforts and reducing its own emissions in line with the goal of halving emissions before 2030 and the goals set to reach Net Zero no later than 2045. We also ensure ethical business, solid equality work, our employees being able to develop on the healthy workplace and that labor and human rights are maintained, in line with Knowit's Code of Conduct.

Knowit’s climate efforts

Target:

Knowit aims to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve long-term sustainability goals by focusing on reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the use of fossil-free and renewable energy, and ensuring that significant suppliers have climate ambitions aligned with or exceeding Knowit’s standards.

Result: See picture.

CO2 emissions commitment

Activities:

1. Governance and Certification

Governed by the Company’s Code of Conduct and Sustainability policy.
Environmental management system in place.
Knowit AB and four Swedish subsidiaries certified in accordance with ISO 14001.

2. Telework and Reduced Travel

Developed new ways of communicating internally and with clients during the pandemic, enabling successful telework.
Reduced business travel and increased the share of train travel while decreasing air travel

3. Annual Carbon Footprint Assessment

Conducted annually since 2018 to understand and manage the Company’s climate footprint.
Performed in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol).

4. Energy Use and Emissions Reduction

Increased the share of offices using fossil-free electricity.
Extended the lifespan of computers and mobile phones.
In 2024, 95% of the electricity used by the Group was fossil-free and 91% was renewable.
Despite a decrease in teleworking, which led to increased commuting emissions, overall CO2 emissions per employee were 1.51 tons, still below the set goals.

5. Supplier Engagement

Ensured significant suppliers have climate ambitions in line with or exceeding Knowit’s.
Sent out a survey in fall 2023 to significant suppliers to sign Knowit’s Supplier Code of Conduct and answer questions on their climate efforts and ambitions.

6. Direct and Indirect Emissions Management

Carbon Footprint Assessment includes direct emissions (travel to and from work, corporate travel) and indirect emissions (electricity, heating, cooling, computers, phones, transportation, construction materials).

7. Shift from Climate Compensation to Direct Actions

From 2019 to 2023, invested in climate compensation projects outside its operations and value chain.
In 2024, shifted focus to actions within its own operations to directly lower carbon dioxide emissions, in line with the Science-Based Targets.

By implementing these activities, Knowit continues its climate efforts towards a Net Zero future, ensuring sustainable practices and reducing its overall environmental impact. More information can be found in Knowit’s Carbon Action Plan available on the Company’s website.

Ethical business

Equality work

Target:

1) Knowit has a goal of an even gender distribution (40–60 percent) among executives at all levels in Knowit. Knowit’s goal is to measure and follow up its equality work.

2) We have implemented a diversity and inclusion index.

Result:

1) The proportion of women among recruiting and salary-setting managers is shown below.

KPI
(405-1)
Proportion of women among recruiting and salary-setting managers

2024: 42%
2023: 42%
2022: 40%
2021: 40%
2020: 40%

2) The diversity and inclusion index is shown below.

(Independently defined indicator)

Diversity and inclusion index

2024: 85 (industry reference value: 77)
2023: 84 (industry reference value: 79)
2022: 85 (industry reference value: 80)
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Activities:

Knowit ensures all employees are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, physical circumstances, religion, sexual orientation, or other differences. With 61 nationalities and an age range from 19 to 71, we value diversity as a strength.

In 2024, Knowit was listed among the top 26% most equal companies on the Stockholm Stock Exchange by Allbright. Our DE&I index has remained stable at around 85 since 2022, despite the industry average dropping. This index, along with anonymous employee surveys, helps us take targeted actions to improve equality, inclusion, and well-being.

Our mandatory diversity and inclusion training, introduced in 2023, is part of onboarding for new employees. So far, 65% of employees have completed this training. We also offer role-specific education for leaders and recruiters.

The GROW program combines training in diversity, equality, and inclusion with business projects. It is aimed at early-career employees and has been updated in 2024 to reflect a broader diversity perspective. The next application period opens in spring 2025.

Knowit's DE&I efforts are guided by our Code of Conduct and DE&I policy. We have multiple reporting channels, a whistleblower function, and trained contact persons to support employees in sensitive situations.

As a member of Diversity Charter Sweden, we share knowledge and experiences with other organizations to strengthen our long-term DE&I work and build inclusive workplaces where every employee feels valued and safe.