Sustainability
Sustainability is present in Bittium´s operations throughout the life cycle of its products, in procurement chains and in the way the company creates value for the surrounding society.
Sustainability Governance
Board of Directors and Audit Committee approve and evaluate sustainability-related topics, commitments and objectives
Bittium Management group is responsible for approving and evaluating the principles, commitments and targets related to responsibility. The management team is responsible for implementing the plans and targets and for incorporating responsibility topics and corporate responsibility into the company’s strategy
ESG Board develops, monitors and evaluates key sustainability indicators and the achievement of set targets. The ESG Board’s tasks include managing and mapping sustainability risks and participating in the Group’s sustainability reporting. The work of the ESG Board is led by the Group’s VP Communication and Sustainability.
The Group Sustainability Team and ESG working groups are responsible for operational sustainability work and its coordination. The ESG working groups consist of representatives from business segments and other representatives from Group-level organizations.
Double Materiality Analysis
Bittium’s material impacts, risks and opportunities on the environment and people, as well as financial effects, were identified in the double materiality assessment 2024. Based on the analysis, the following material topics emerged:
- E1-Climate change
- E5-Resource use and circular economy
- S1-Own workforce
- S2-Workers in the value chain
- S4-Consumers and end users
- G1-Business conduct
Sustainability Strategy 2025-2028
According to the new sustainability strategy defined for 2025–2028, Bittium has four focus areas: Environmental responsibility, Innovative and evolving people, Corporate citizenship and responsible business, and Confidential customer relationships and security.
Innovative and Evolving People
Improving Wellbeing of Own Workforce
- Committed personnel
- Diverse and skilled culture
- Strong corporate culture
Secure Working Conditions and Human Rights of Workers in the Value Chain
- Responsible value chain
Confidential Customer Relationships and Security
Meeting Customer Needs
- Satisfied customers
Information Security Operations
- Information security as competitive factor
Corporate Citizenship and Responsible Business Practices
Conducting Responsible Business
- Good governance
- Trusted partner
Environmental Responsibility
Climate Change
- Energy efficient products and business
- Decarbonization
Circularity
- Sustainable and material efficient products
Stakeholder Engagement
Bittium’s operations have an impact on many different stakeholders. Understanding their views and expectations is important for the company’s operations and success. Open dialogue with stakeholders helps to develop operations, products and solutions, as well as how Bittium can purposefully seek solutions to societal challenges.
Bittium cooperates with national and international stakeholders. The largest stakeholders are its own personnel, customers, various suppliers, partners, authorities and other parties that guide operations, shareholders and investors, students and various educational institutions, and various communities