Sustainability and social responsibility
On board for a greener future
Artisti has to be an operator that our clients and partners can rely on. We have to be at the cutting edge of our industry on ethical trade and environment at home in Norway. We also have to be a driving force for our supply chain to ensure that our subcontractors are aware of and work actively to achieve more sustainable and responsible practices.
We score highly on our sustainability work
GOLD status from EcoVadis - with an even stricter benchmark
EcoVadis is the world's largest and most recognized provider of sustainability assessments, and since 2007 has built a global network of more than 150,000 rated companies in over 185 countries.
Their assessment methodology is based on international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the UN Global Compact and ISO 26000, and covers more than 250 industry categories.
The scorecard assesses performance across 21 indicators within four main categories:
▶ Environment
▶ Labour and human rights
▶ Ethics
▶ Sustainable procurement
In this year’s assessment, Artisti has received Gold status. We are very proud of this recognition. Although we achieved Platinum last year, it is important to understand that EcoVadis has changed both its assessment and scoring methodology. More businesses are now assessed, the competition is tougher than ever, and the threshold to reach the top 1% – Platinum level – is significantly tighter.
Artisti has only had a marginal score change since the previous assessment, and the Gold status reflects that we continue to deliver strong and solid sustainability work, well above industry standards.
We are continuously and purposefully working to further strengthen our efforts. Everything we do, and the basis for the assessment, can be found in our sustainability report.
Read more about EcoVadis and their methodology at ecovadis.com.
Re-certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 – quality and environment at the center
Artisti was first ISO-certified in 9001 (quality management) and 14001 (environmental management) in 2016, and has since conducted regular re-certifications. Now we are re-certified again – a confirmation that our management systems maintain a high standard and are developed in line with the times.
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are internationally recognized standards that set clear requirements for quality, risk management, continuous improvement and environmental impact. The fact that we meet these requirements year after year shows that we have:
• Robust and up-to-date management systems
• Enshrined routines for quality, the environment and improvement work
• The ability to document and deliver safe, predictable and responsible services
For our customers, this means security: We have the structure, expertise and systems that ensure that we deliver high quality – while taking responsibility for the environment and our own impact.
Annual & Sustainability Report 2024
Through our ISO 9001 certification – Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems, we cover many of the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals. Find out more about this in our Sustainability Report 2023.
Artisti's Annual & Sustainability Report 2024
Reporting and transparency
The Norwegian Transparency Act
Artisti is subject to the Norwegian Transparency Act.
The Norwegian Transparency Act is human rights legislation for the business community. It sets out stricter requirements for transparency and accountability. This is designed to help prevent human rights violations and poor working conditions in the businesses themselves and among their business associates as well as further down the supply chain.
Artisti reports on our internal processes and accountability throughout the value chain in our own Sustainability Report and in our reporting to Ethical Trade Norway.
Environmentally certified products
Artisti offers a wide spectrum of environmentally certified products from our manufacturers and wholesalers. Our clients can always feel safe in the knowledge that if we sell a product carrying an environmental standard, we will always be able to document the origin of the product. Some of the standards we offer: ▶ Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) ▶ Responsible Down Standard (RDS) ▶ GOTS ▶ Oeko-Tex 100 ▶ Organic Cotton Standard ▶ Global Recycled Standard
Environmentally friendly packaging
Packaging is not just important in order to protect a product or underpin a message. Packaging is an important part of a holistic approach to sustainability and environmental impact.
We reduce the use of plastic in product packaging as far as possible. Excellent alternative packaging solutions are available today which make it possible to replace plastic. FSC-certified cardboard and paper are very popular, for example. All packaging is labelled according to the standard it meets.
We are continuing this trends towards excellent alternatives to plastic packaging. We also encourage our suppliers to reduce their use of the plastic materials used during transport.
