The Garda Group Sustainability Strategy

Securing Our Future

At Garda Group, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and collaborating with our customers, suppliers, and partners to cultivate sustainable growth in our industry and beyond, creating a safer and more sustainable society.

Creating a Safe Society

Sustainability is an essential part of our business strategy, and our strong commitment to sustainable development is embodied in our vision: ’Creating a Safe Society.’

Our long-term goal is to offer services and products that enhance safety and security across all areas of society – without compromising the health of our planet. We contribute positively to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, which focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

For over a century, we have been safeguarding communities. Now, we are looking ahead, and our ambition is clear: To be a pioneer in 360-degree security, becoming an industry champion in the sustainable transition, and we are confident that we can achieve this together with our customers, suppliers and partners.

Our vision drives us and permeates our sustainability strategy titled ‘Securing Our Future,’ reflecting our commitment to a safer tomorrow.

‘Securing our Future’ – the Garda Group Sustainability Strategy

We manage our business and support our employees by adhering to recognized frameworks, scientific principles, and the expectations of various stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is among the key reporting standards we will comply with, and our double materiality analysis has laid a solid foundation for focusing on our key areas.

The results of our double materiality analysis highlight four clear focus areas for our business:

• ESRS E1: Climate Change
• ESRS E5: Resource Use and Circularity
• ESRS S1: Own Workforce
• ESRS S2: Workers in the Value Chain

Our sustainability strategy ‘Securing our Future’, is grounded in the results of the double materiality analysis. It is structured around three key pillars, each with specific objectives and goals.

Sustainable Supply Chain

Sustainable Culture & Operations

Ambition statement: Together we foster a safe, inclusive and responsible workplace culture that promotes innovation and sustainable business practices.

Highlighted Objectives

• Implementing proactive health and safety strategies and practices.
• Initiatives and strategies to become the preferred employer in the industry.
• Embedding a culture of environmental responsibility in business activities.

See all objectives and goals in our full strategy

Sustainable Services & Products

Ambition statement: Together we innovate with our customers to create sustainable 360-security solutions that lead the industry.

Highlighted objectives

• Deliver service solutions to increase efficient use of resources and product durability.
• Partnerships to deliver circular solutions for end-of-life efficiency in products.
• Proactively meeting customer sustainability needs.

See all objectives and goals in our full strategy

Listen to our sustainability advisor explain more about how we work with sustainability to secure our future.

Engagement, safety and well-being of each employee

Sustainability goes beyond environmental impact—it is also about building a thriving, inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered. Openness and safety is at the heart of our operations, ensuring that we foster a culture where everyone thrives and succeeds.

We believe a diverse workforce is key to driving innovation, creativity, and growth. By fostering an environment that values different perspectives, we unlock our team’s full potential. Employee training plays a crucial role in this, enabling each individual to grow and achieve new goals.

As an extension of our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and responsible workplace, we aim to be Great Place to Work certified.

Naturally, a thriving workplace in our industry requires a heavy focus on safety. We are committed to reducing workplace accidents through the implementation of rigorous safety protocols and procedures. All our companies are already  – or has begun the process of becoming – ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified. Some companies are also ISO 27001 certified with more companies pending. These ISO certifications underscore our dedication to environmental management and occupational health and safety, ensuring a safe environment for our employees.

• Sustainable change can only be achieved through collaboration. By working closely with our customers, suppliers, and partners we will drive meaningful impact and sustainable results, securing our future.

  We are always happy to discussing how we ca develop new initiatives and projects for the future, helping our stakeholders reach their sustainability goals – don’t hesitate to contact us!

  Contact our Sustainability Advisor Marthe Hjelmås at marthe.hjelmas@gardasikring.com

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