Knowit adopts new sustainability targets
Knowit’s Board has established updated sustainability targets that are clearly connected to the vision of contributing to a sustainable and humane society through digitalization and innovation. The new sustainability targets, combined with the financial targets, serve to ensure that the Company aims for long-term profitable and sustainable growth.
The general sustainability targets mean that Knowit shall, together with clients and partners, work to actively contribute to the UN Agenda 2030 and the development of society, with a particular focus on positive environmental and climate impact, and increased inclusion.
Knowit will follow up on the general sustainability target by following developments in three focus areas:
- By 2030, eighty percent of Knowit’s net sales shall contribute to at least one of the UN sustainable development goals where Knowit can make the largest difference.[1]
- Knowit is a climate-positive company in 2022 and shall halve its CO2e emissions before 2030.[2]
- Knowit shall be an inclusive workplace with an even gender distribution (40–60 percent over time) among executives at all levels.
“Knowit has had sustainability matters near the top of its agenda for a long time, through both broad climate commitment and a focus on social sustainability. Now, we want to increase transparency and strengthen the connection in the areas where we, along with our clients and partners, can make the greatest difference. Knowit has a unique possibility to use its expertise in sustainability and innovation to provide solutions to the sustainability challenges of society,” says Jon Risfelt, Chairman of Knowit’s Board.
More detailed information on the targets will be published in Knowit’s sustainability report, which is integrated in the annual report and will be published by April 11, 2022.
[1] In 2021, 67% of net sales contribute to at least one of the nine sustainable development goals where Knowit can make the largest difference. Among the 17 UN SDGs, Knowit has selected SDGs 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 16.
[2] In accordance with the science-based targets established with 2019 as the index year and continuously reported in Knowit’s sustainability reporting.
For more information, please contact
Joakim Pilborg, Head of Sustainability, +46 (0)73 074 66 37 or joakim.pilborg@knowit.se
Jon Risfelt, Chairman of Knowit’s Board, +46 (0)73 434 33 32
Christina Johansson, CCO Knowit AB, +46 (0)70 542 17 34 or christina.johansson@knowit.se
About Knowit
We are digitalization consultants and a Nordic powerhouse for the digital business models of the future. Our vision is to create a sustainable and humane society through digitalization and innovation. Knowit supports its clients in the digital transformation and stands out among other consultancy firms through its decentralized organization and agile work methods in client assignments. The operations are divided into four business areas – Solutions, Experience, Connectivity, and Insight – which offer services in bespoke system development, digital customer experiences, the internet of things, cloud, cybersecurity, and management consultancy. Competences from several business areas are often combined in client projects.
Knowit was founded in 1990 and has around 3,800 employees, mainly in the Nordic countries, but also in operations in Germany and Poland. Knowit AB (publ) has been listed on the stock market since 1997 and is currently listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Mid Cap.
We are makers of a sustainable future
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