Environment & Sustainability

At Byarums Bruk, we take a long-term view.

Our Promise

We are proud of our beautiful products, and we promise that they are built to last. There should be no need to recycle them for the foreseeable future. They are made from recycled aluminium and certified wood, finished with the most durable surface treatments we have been able to find. Our production processes are powered by renewable energy, waste is minimised and recycled, and all our suppliers are local, with transportation exclusively by road.

The result is a very low overall carbon footprint, which we have systematically reduced year after year. We will continue to drive progress forward.

“To care for the people we work with, to protect the environment, and to help our customers make responsible choices.”

Five Priorities

Our sustainability efforts are built around five key priorities.

Sustainability at Byarums Bruk is about caring for the people we work with, protecting the environment, and helping our customers make responsible choices.

  1. Conserve natural resources and contribute to a circular economy.
  2. Prevent pollution.
  3. Protect the climate.
  4. Respect human rights and promote good working conditions – both in our own production and throughout our entire value chain.
  5. Empower our customers to make informed choices by being transparent about our sustainability efforts.

Environmental Policy

Environmental Report and Sustainability Efforts

Our Environmental Policy outlines our commitments in detail.

When it comes to resource use and the circular economy, we strive to:

  • Design and manufacture long-lasting products
  • Use only recycled or certified materials
  • Use resources efficiently and minimise waste

When it comes to pollution prevention, we strive to:

  • Always use the least environmentally harmful chemicals available
  • Manage the storage and disposal of chemicals responsibly

When it comes to climate protection, we strive to:

  • Reduce emissions from our own operations by 50% by 2030, compared to the 2023 baseline
  • Reduce our Scope 3 emissions by 52% relative to value added by 2030, compared to the 2023 baseline

Conserve Natural Resources and Contribute to a Circular Economy

100% Recycled Aluminium Recycled Cardboard Packaging Certified Sustainably Managed Forests
Environmental Policy

Our production is rooted in industrial craftsmanship, combining traditional casting methods with modern standards of sustainability and efficiency. A central part of this approach is our choice of materials. Aluminium accounts for 60% of our material use, and we use 100% recycled aluminium throughout our production.

Aluminium also has a relatively low melting point, making it energy-efficient to process during casting and contributing to lower energy consumption compared to many other metals.

As a foundry, we have excellent opportunities to apply circular practices within our own production processes. Residual materials and production scrap are continuously recycled and remelted for use in new products, resulting in very limited waste. The sand used in the casting process is also continuously reused, further contributing to high resource efficiency and minimal material waste.

Solid wood accounts for 28% of our material use and is sourced exclusively as 100% FSC-certified timber, confirming that it comes from responsibly managed forests. Our packaging consists mainly of cardboard and is made from 100% recycled materials.

Prevent Pollution

59% Reduction in Hazardous Waste Since 2023
Prevent Pollution

Some of our products are coated for aesthetic reasons and to improve their durability. These coatings are solvent-based. They pose no risk to human health but can be harmful to the environment if not stored or handled properly.

At Byarums Bruk, we always seek the most sustainable alternatives available, and we manage all chemical waste in accordance with Swedish environmental regulations. We continue to actively explore more sustainable solutions. The Nordic climate is demanding, and our products require the highest-quality coatings to ensure they last as long as possible.

Since 2023, we have reduced our hazardous waste by more than half.

Climate Protection

100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY
Climate Protection

Byarums Bruk takes a long-term, systematic approach to reducing its climate impact, with a particular focus on resource efficiency and responsibility throughout the entire value chain.

Our own production already has a very low carbon footprint. Direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from energy use (Scope 2) together amount to approximately 2.9 tonnes of CO₂e per year – less than the annual emissions of a single average passenger car.

We have achieved this by purchasing 100% renewable electricity and heating our facilities with our own on-site heat pump.

As part of the NOD Group, we set a Science Based Target in 2023 to reduce emissions from both our own operations and our supply chain by 2030. Since then, we have already reduced our combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 66%.

At 189 tonnes of CO₂e, our Scope 3 emissions – those generated throughout our value chain – account for almost our entire carbon footprint. Less than 5% of these emissions come from transportation, which is carried out exclusively by road. The majority of our Scope 3 emissions originate from the materials we use and their surface treatments.

Between 2023 and 2025, we reduced our total Scope 3 emissions by 43%, and our Scope 3 emissions relative to value added by 54%.

We continue to work towards further reductions by sourcing low-emission raw materials and collaborating with our suppliers to encourage the adoption of renewable energy in their own operations.

  • 66% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions compared to the 2023 baseline
  • On-site heat pump for heating

Total Scope 1 & 2: 2.9 tonnes CO₂e

  • 43% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared to the 2023 baseline
  • 54% reduction in Scope 3 emissions relative to value added compared to the 2023 baseline
  • Total Scope 3: 189 tonnes CO₂e

Empower Our Customers to Make Informed Choices

100% Detailed Product Information Sheets for Our Products
Transparency

Transparency is important to us. We want our customers to have clear and reliable information about our products, their environmental impact, and our approach to sustainability.

We recognise that an increasing number of our customers are requesting detailed environmental documentation. To meet this demand, we are currently developing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for our products, and we are committed to continuously improving transparency in our sustainability efforts.

Respect Human Rights and Promote Good Working Conditions

 
Human Rights

At Byarums Bruk, we are committed to protecting human rights and ensuring good working conditions in accordance with our Code of Conduct.

In our Swedish production facilities, our social and health standards meet the high requirements set by Swedish legislation and established practices. To ensure the highest possible standards throughout our supply chain, we have made a conscious decision to source locally.

Most of our suppliers are located within an 80-kilometre radius of Byarum. We have worked with the majority of them for many years, building relationships based on mutual trust and shared expectations regarding employee working conditions, in accordance with our Supplier Code of Conduct.

At Byarums Bruk, we take a long-term perspective. This applies both to the future of our products and to the history of our craftsmanship. We cast exclusively in recycled aluminium – a material that can be reused time and time again, generation after generation. These timescales offer a broader perspective on life and leave their mark on our products.