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Sustainability at Qtech

Quality, people, resources and responsibility — hand in hand.

Since 2025 we have reported in line with the VSME standard — the new European sustainability standard for small and medium-sized enterprises. Our work was awarded EcoVadis Gold that same year, for the third year in a row. We put the work where we can make the biggest difference.

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Qtech's facility in Anderstorp — factory surrounded by Småland forest
Certified to ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 EcoVadis Gold
Our sustainability work

Three pillars that guide how we operate

01

Environment and climate

1,724 tonnes CO₂e in 2025 — our fourth climate calculation under the GHG Protocol. Emissions per employee down from 60 to 37 tonnes over three years. The facility runs on 100% renewable electricity, with geothermal heating, LED lighting and sensors.

  • 100% renewable electricity, geothermal heating, sensor-controlled LEDs
  • Electric vehicles as company cars since 2023
  • iChemistry for chemicals management since 2024
  • 21 tonnes of metal waste to recycling (2025)
  • SSAB Zero — fossil-free steel in selected customer deliveries
02

People and workplace

46 employees, 100% covered by collective agreements, zero hours of absence due to workplace accidents in 2025. We use Winningtemp for ongoing employee dialogue and partner with Företagshälsan i Västbo. ISO 45001 completed in 2026.

  • ISO 45001-certified occupational health & safety system
  • Wellness allowance SEK 3,000/year (raised from 1,500 in 2025)
  • Monthly massage during working hours
  • Företagshälsan i Västbo — check-ups & guidance
  • Safety committee with safety representative, HR and CEO
03

Ethics and responsibility

100% of employees complete anti-corruption training when joining. Supplier code of conduct with requirements on working conditions and human rights. Nimblr is used to train employees through simulated phishing attacks. No corruption or bribery incidents reported in 2025.

  • ISO 9001-certified quality system, annual Qvalify audit
  • 100% completion of anti-corruption training
  • Supplier assessments verified through on-site visits
  • Whistleblower service available
  • Nimblr information security training

“We know sustainability isn't about doing everything. It's about understanding what's most material to our business and taking responsibility where we can actually make a difference. For us, sustainability means building long-term business where quality, people, resources and responsibility go hand in hand.”

We learn alongside others

Networks and collaboration

We develop our sustainability work in exchange with others. We engage with local and regional networks where knowledge, inspiration and partnerships are shared — and where we can contribute what we've learned ourselves.

Sustainability
CSR Småland
Regional sustainability network — member for several years.
Gnosjö region
Business Gnosjöregionen
Both the sustainability and HR networks in the region.
Jönköping
Chamber of Commerce sustainability network
Sustainability managers' network for Jönköping County.
Academia
Jönköping University
Industry council for Logistics & operations management at JTH.
Industry
Teknikföretagen
Employer group — skills and collective agreements.
Entrepreneurship
Innovation Invest Jönköping
Co-owner — invests in local start-ups via Spectria Invest and others.
Certified quality

Verified by third parties

Our certificates are audited by Qvalify and can be verified via their combined certificate.

Quality
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ISO 9001

Quality management system audited by Qvalify. Ensures that processes, documentation and continuous improvement meet industry standards.

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Environment
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ISO 14001

Environmental management system across production. Structured handling of resources, emissions and chemicals.

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Health & safety
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ISO 45001

Occupational health and safety management system reviewed by Qvalify. A structured approach to safety, the working environment and risk prevention across production.

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Sustainability
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EcoVadis Gold

Gold level for three years running — since 2023. EcoVadis assesses sustainability work independently and places Qtech in the top tier of its global supplier base.

Our sustainability reports

Annual reporting — transparency as a method

We publish a sustainability report every year. It describes how we work with the environment, people and governance — and what we have improved since the previous year.

Latest

Sustainability report 2025

This year's report — environment, people and governance, from VSME-aligned figures to improvements during the year. In Swedish.

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Sustainability report 2024

Overview of environmental, social and governance work during the year. In Swedish.

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Sustainability report 2023

The year Qtech was awarded EcoVadis Gold. In Swedish.

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Sustainability report 2022

Our first formal sustainability year. In Swedish.

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Questions about our sustainability work?

Get in touch — we're happy to discuss how we work with the environment, people and our supply chain.

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