Sustainability at ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY is committed to providing products and services that are environmentally sound throughout the entire production process and the product life-cycle. Our unconditional aim is to make sustainability a central part of our business philosophy and culture, but even more importantly is the job of integrating sustainability into our business strategy.

ASSA ABLOY group brands are committed to implementing manufacturing processes that advance this cause. We provide:

• Lower operating costs - many of our products far exceed ANSI/BHMA standards, translating to longer product life and easier maintenance (plus less waste in landfills).
• Energy conservation - a clear result of our energy-efficient doors and frames.
• Healthier and safer for occupants - comes from our using non-hazardous materials and providing effective life-safety solutions.
• The environmental sustainability coordinators at Group and divisional levels check that necessary policies, programs and tools regarding environmental issues exist and are implemented, while the HR function at the Group and divisional level oversees social and ethical issues.

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
GRI is a network-based organization that has pioneered the development of the world's most widely used sustainability reporting framework and is committed to its continuous improvement and application worldwide.ASSA ABLOY has been a GRI participant since 2006 and is level C, 3rd party checked.

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Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
ASSA ABLOY has participated in the CDP for the third consecutive year. The CDP is an international initiative to assess company preparedness with reagrds to risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

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UN Global Compact
ASSA ABLOY supports the United Nations Global Compact and its ten principles, which cover human rights, labour standards, business ethics and the environment.

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ISO 14001
The ISO 14000 family addresses 'Environmental management'. This means what the organization does to:

• Minimize harmful effects on the environment caused by its activities
• Achieve continual improvement of its envirnmental performance

By the end of 2009, sixty-two of ASSA ABLOY's production units had implemented such a system.

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Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)
ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Canada is proud to be a member of the CaGBC. The CaGBC's mission is to 'lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes and communities througout Canada'.

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