Sustainability

Swedish Match recognizes its role as a corporate citizen, and believes that active work on such issues as social, financial and environmental development contributes to the sustainable development of business operations. Awareness of corporate responsibility has long been an integral part of Swedish Match’s corporate culture. We believe that building long-standing relations with stakeholders, maintaining sound workplace practices, and upholding high business ethics and morals are key success factors for long-term growth and sustainability.

In February 2010, Swedish Match was included in the OMX GES Sustainability Index.

The Code of Conduct

Swedish Match’s Code of Conduct, established in 2004, is the foundation for the Company’s position in areas related to Corporate Responsibility. Swedish Match’s commitment to social responsibility and environmental issues is supported by the Group’s core values: Communication, Teamwork, Trust, Innovation, Recognition and Growth.

Social responsibility

Social responsibility has a long-standing tradition within Swedish Match and is a natural part of how we conduct our business. Investments are predominantly directed towards our employees and other stakeholders with close relations to the Company. To address local needs and aspirations, initiatives may vary among countries.

Environment

Swedish Match believes that environmental efforts contribute to long-term sustainable development of business operations. We continuously strive to make improvements in areas of our operations that have an environmental impact, thus creating sustainable conditions for our businesses, employees and society at large.

Solstickan Foundation

In Sweden, a share of the sale price of every box of Solstickan-brand matches is allocated to the Solstickan Foundation - for the benefit of children and the elderly. This is one of several examples of how Swedish Match works with social responsibility.

Tobacco & Match Museum

Each year, visitors from throughout the world visit the Tobacco and Match Museum at Skansen in Stockholm. It is the only museum of its kind in Sweden, and one of few in the world where visitors can learn about the cultural history of tobacco and matches.