Committed to grow sustainably

At Detection Technology, we believe that sustainability is fundamental to the success of our business. Our business is driven by performance as well as integrity, and we expect the same commitment from our employees and partners.

For us, being responsible means openness, honesty and reliability towards all stakeholders. We care about our customers, employees, investors, partners and society, and aim to reduce our impact on the environment. We see sustainability as a continuous journey shaping our joint future for the common good.

Quality

• 97% of employees worked at ISO 9001:2015- and ISO 14001:2015-certified sites
• 96.2% of white-collar employees were trained in the Six Sigma
• Completed 1,539 Kaizens

Environment

• Achieved all the goals set for 2024, except the energy intensity reduction target
• 97% of employees worked on ISO 14001:2015 -certified sites
• No environmental infringements
• Promoted myDt+ service portfolio designed to reduce waste and maximize resource efficiency
• Selected more sustainable transportation options
• Boosted use of its Design for Environment (DfE) processes and tools

Business ethics

• No infrigments or notifications have been reported of EU or national laws or the DT Code of Conduct
• Integrated the Code of Conduct into its new HR system to streamline the confirmation process and improve visibility on employee engagement
• Continued its Supplier Sustainability Evaluation Program
• Enhanced knowledge on anti-fraud in China
• Published a policy to promote the responsible and secure use of generative AI tools

Occupational health and safety

• Introduced a new key performance indicator (KPI), the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), and achieved the target of ≤2
• Recorded a single minor lost-time incident and enhanced safety measures to prevent similar occurrences
• Manufacturing site in Beijing was re-certified under China’s Work Safety Standardization
• Moved to a new facility with a strong focus on occupational health and safety in Oulu, Finland
• Organized safety drills and first aid trainings at its sites globally

People

• Successfully completed the Haobo Imaging integration
• Moved into a new premises in Oulu, Finland for enhanced employee experience
• Launched a new HR system to serve better its people online and drive engagement
• Introduced a new operating model
• Continued to promote its value-based feedback and company culture
• Run bi-annually DT Heartbeat pulse survey
• Employee turnover was moderate
• The share of females was clearly above the technology industry average

Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner

• Was re-certified as a Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner
• The recognition is presented to companies that display a high level of transparency on environmental, social, and governance issues (ESG)

We manage sustainability via our ISO 9001:2015-, ISO 14001:2015-, and ISO 13485:2016-certified management systems, and we acknowledge and continuously implement the Code of Conduct of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA). The RBA Code of Conduct is a set of social, environmental, and ethical industry standards that comply with international laws and practices, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO International Labor Standards, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and ISO and SA standards.

The everyday work of our employees, DTians, is guided by the principles set forth in the Code of Conduct and many other company policies. Our quality, environmental, business ethics, people, and health and safety policies create the DT Code of Conduct. These policies ensure that working conditions are safe, employees are treated with respect and dignity, and business operations are environmentally responsible and ethically conducted.

Our management and employees have the obligation to comply with the Code of Conduct and to promote its implementation within our business ecosystem. We expect our suppliers and other partners to comply with the same standards in their business operations and aim to ensure that they, in turn, also expect the same of their partners.

We want to do what is right — a whistleblowing channel at your service

We strive to maintain high business ethics and transparency as stated in our values and the Code of Conduct. Our whistleblowing service provides an opportunity to communicate on suspected wrongdoings affecting people, our organisation, society, or the environment. The whistleblowing channel can be used to inform about any violations of cases of misconduct, such as bribery or corruption, other illegal activities, acts, or actions in violation of our Code of Conduct. The channel is provided by an external partner, WhistleB, and encrypted to ensure full anonymity of whistleblowers.

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