Sustainability
High standards of corporate responsibility have long been an integral part of the Swedish Match corporate culture. 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 corporate sustainability.
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 has a long-standing tradition within Swedish Match and is a natural part of how we conduct our business. Investments are predominantly directed towards countries and regions where we have business operations. To address local needs and aspirations, initiatives may vary among countries.
Environmental efforts contribute to long-term sustainable development of business operations. Swedish Match works to reduce the negative burden on the environment by continuously improving manufacturing processes in our operations. Thus creating sustainable conditions for our businesses, employees, and society at large.
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.
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.
Page updated Jul 2, 2010