Key sustainability priorities
We use a stakeholder-driven approach to identify the most important sustainability impacts and opportunities to help our business stand the test of time.
We engage directly and indirectly with stakeholders, to identify and prioritize the most important sustainability issues for our business. We consult with Atlas Copco employees in various functions and divisions, our top investors, civil society members, governmental representatives and unions to identify their expectations. This materiality analysis lays the foundation for the strategic priorities for sustainable, profitable growth. We measure our progress towards these commitments by tracking key performance indicators.
To guide the mapping, we consider a number of external standards such as the GRI and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We base our analysis on legislative trends, investor and NGO expectations, business intelligence, and risk mapping. We also benchmark with the leading industry peers.
The final materiality mapping is approved by the Executive Management team, and guides the strategy of the Group. To learn more about this process and our performance, read our Annual Report, which integrates reporting on our financial, environmental and social performance and the accompanying GRI compliance index.
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We innovate for sustainable productivity
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Product eco-efficiency, lifecycle perspective, innovating for customer safety,
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We live by the highest ethical standards
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Business ethics, fighting bribery & corruption, supply chain assessments, human rights, transparency/accurate reporting ,taxes, risk and crisis management
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We invest in safety and well-being
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Safety, employee care, health
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We build the most competent teams
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Employee empowerment, equality
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We use resources responsibly and efficiently
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Climate change, emissions from transport, energy
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