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
PLATINUM status from EcoVadis
EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Since its foundation in 2007, EcoVadis has created a global network of more than 130,000+ rated companies in more than 180 countries.
EcoVadis uses assessment methods built on international sustainability standards, including Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the UN’s Global Compact and ISO 26000, which cover more than 220 consumption categories.
The sustainability scorecard illustrates performance across 21 indicators in four categories:
▶ Environment
▶ Labour and human rights
▶ Ethics
▶ Sustainable procurement
Artisti has been rated in the top 1% of more than 130 000+ companies in the world for the second year in a row. We are incredibly proud of this, but our work is not done.
You will find information about everything we do and stand for, as well as the basis for our rating, in our Sustainability Report.
Find out more about EcoVadis and their methodology at www.ecovadis.com.
Artisti wins the Environmental Award of the Year
Justification:
The winner is unique in its class when it comes to following environmental requirements and sets strict requirements for its suppliers. As a member of Ethical Trade Norway since 2008, the winner has had the spotlight on the environment and sustainability longer than the vast majority in the industry. With a number of certifications, the latest certificate being EcoVadis Platinum in 2023, it is safe to say that the winner has taken the driver's seat. With a very well-developed annual and sustainability report for 2023, there is no doubt that the winner deserves both honor and glory for hard and determined environmental work!
12 of 17 Sustainability Development Goals
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 AS – Annual and Sustainability Report 2023
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.
Artisti will transport the largest share of our goods imports from China by boat. We aim to transport 90% by boat by 2030.
Artisti must reduce plastic packaging by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019.
Artisti must reduce its own electricity consumption by 25% by 2030 compared to 2019. A full rehabilitation to updated building codes will contribute greatly in reducing our emissions.
Artisti's producers must hold a 3rd party audit from amfori BSCI or equivalent. Our goal is that 100% of our producers have this audit report with a minimum level C.
Artisti's producers must accept and sign our Supplier Code of Conduct. Our goal is 100%.
Artisti shall be an attractive employer. Our aim is that the employees' satisfaction at work will show in our results, and it does!
Artisti aims to have the lowest possible sickness absence. Our working environment and social profile show that we take care of our employees.