Sustainability at the core of our business

Miljö- och hållbarhetsarbetet är en av grundstenarna i Northcleans affärsidé. Vi tar ansvar både som leverantör, arbetsgivare och som servicepartner till våra kunder.

ESG – For a profitable &
sustainable future

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) covers sustainability-related matters affecting both businesses and society. It is about responsible business practices while promoting long-term profitability and sustainable growth.

Northclean has integrated ESG principles into its operations in several ways.

Environmental – We continuously work to improve our environmental performance. Parts of our cleaning equipment and cleaning products are eco-labelled, and we are actively working towards a greener and more sustainable vehicle fleet to reduce our climate impact.

Social – Vi har skapat en ökad medvetenhet kring medarbetarnas välbefinnande och jämlikhet men också investerat i utbildning och kunskapsdelning. Genom att engagera oss i olika samhällsprojekt kan vi hjälpa till att främja diversitet och jämlikhet.

Governance – Our governance framework is built on clear objectives related to social responsibility and the green transition. We have strengthened our internal processes and increased transparency in our reporting.

Northclean is Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified

Being certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel is more than an achievement – it represents a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable development. The certification confirms our dedication to sustainability and environmentally responsible operations.

Vår status som Svanenlicenserat serviceföretag innebär att vi går längre än att bara följa lagar och regler. Vi tar aktivt ansvar för att minska vår påverkan på miljön genom att optimera våra processer, minska resursslöseri och främja återvinning. Genom att uppfylla de stränga kraven för Svanenlicensen, visar vi vår beslutsamhet att vara goda förebilder i branschen.

Hello!

My name is Petra Marques, and I am Sustainability Manager and Trainer at Northclean. In my role, I work with monitoring, planning and developing our sustainability and environmental initiatives. This includes identifying areas for improvement, training our staff and implementing concrete actions. It is my responsibility to ensure that sustainability efforts are integrated throughout the entire company. That is how we can make a real difference – for people, society and the future.

This Month’s Sustainability Focus

Follow our sustainability journey, where each month I highlight inspiring green initiatives we are proud of – and where we are making a real impact. We call it our Sustainability Focus of the Month.

Sustainability
in our client operations

Vi jobbar löpande med att implementera vårt miljöarbete i våra servicemedarbetares dagliga arbete ute på deras arbetsplatser. Det gör vi genom att kontinuerligt utbilda våra medarbetare i ergonomi, arbetsmiljö och skonsamma städ- och arbetsmetoder.

Vi jobbar löpande med att utrusta servicemedarbetarna med ergonomiskt och ändamålsenlig manuell och maskinell utrustning. Vi beaktar alltid miljö- och hälsopåverkan vid inköp av våra maskiner, städredskap och kemikalier.

Från 2020 till 2025 har andelen miljömärkta rengöringsmedel stigit från 60% till 93%. Vi arbetar ständigt med att skala ner vår kemikalieanvändning för att på bästa sett värna och skydda vår miljö.

Our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 global goals. The responsibility for achieving these goals lies with each country. In Sweden, the national strategy includes specific environmental objectives aligned with the ecological targets within Agenda 2030. At Northclean, we have aligned our business model with the four goals where we believe we can make the greatest impact.

Environmental Objectives

We consistently use environmentally responsible methods, machinery and products. This is ensured through our centralized procurement function. Through careful planning and logistics, we minimize transportation and ensure it is carried out with the lowest possible environmental impact. We continuously improve our operations from an environmental perspective – for the benefit of our clients, employees and the wider community.

Northclean’s concrete environmental objectives include:

All purchases of cleaning materials (microfibre cloths and mops) must be eco-labelled.
90% of all cleaning-related chemicals must be eco-labelled.
All purchases of hygiene products (toilet paper and paper towels) must be 100% eco-labelled.
85% of our vehicle fleet must consist of environmentally classified vehicles. An environmentally classified vehicle is defined as either fossil-free or having certified maximum emissions of 35g CO₂ per kilometre in its standard configuration at the time of order.

Environmental Management System

We operate in accordance with an environmental management system supported by action plans designed to achieve established environmental objectives and minimize negative environmental impact. The system defines the structure of our environmental work. Policies and procedures are integrated into our common management system, which meets the requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.