Sustainability

Valutec’s red timber kilns by the water, with flowers in the foreground – showcasing sustainability and environmental care.

Sustainability is a natural part of our daily work and a prerequisite for achieving our main goal – increasing the use of wood. We take a long-term approach that shapes everything we do, from developing our products to nurturing customer relationships and partnerships.

For us, long-term sustainability means creating solutions that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible and innovative. This approach has led to concrete results, such as kilns with a low climate footprint, advanced energy recovery systems that reuse energy multiple times, and safe working environments for the operators who work in and around our kilns.

As a supplier to the sawmill industry – working with the world’s best renewable material – we are committed to giving our customers the best possible conditions. With products and solutions that support profitability, workplace safety and future generations, we help create satisfied customers, engaged employees and long-term value.

Our definition of sustainability

Ecological sustainability

We design and develop kilns within the planet’s boundaries.

Social sustainability

We respect the equal value of all people and place human needs and well-being at the center.

Economic sustainability

We ensure long-term economic growth without creating negative impacts on ecological or social sustainability.

Sustainability vision

Valutec’s vision is to be the world’s most sustainable supplier of lumber kilns, actively contributing to the transition towards a more sustainable society.

Sustainability policy

Sustainability is a fundamental and guiding principle in every part of Valutec’s operations. We are committed to ensuring that our business activities align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to sustainable development from economic, ecological, and social perspectives.

Valutec’s sustainability codes are based on the UN Global Compact and form the foundation of our sustainability efforts. All employees, as well as our suppliers and subcontractors, are expected to be aware of, understand, and follow the relevant codes.

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Code of Conduct (employees)

We are committed to

  • Conducting our business in a way that minimizes impact on people and the environment

  • Carrying out our daily work with a long-term perspective

  • Ensuring sustainability is an integral part of the development of our kilns

  • Actively working to continuously improve health and safety wherever we operate

  • Being an inclusive workplace where employees can reach their full potential

  • Increasing awareness of sustainability through training and communication

  • Promoting resource efficiency in both our operations and our products

  • Monitoring outcomes and continuously revising our goals in order to reduce our environmental and climate impact

Want to know more?

Portrait of Eric Johansson, Valutec.

Eric Johansson

Marketing & Sustainability Manager
+ 46 910-879 69
+46 76-767 69 68
eric.johansson@valutec.se