Sustainability
At Laitila Coating, responsibility isn’t a separate function. It’s integrated into everything we do. We continuously develop our production, services, and workplace community to act responsibly and sustainably for the environment, our customers, and our employees.
Environment
We strive to continuously reduce our environmental impact and operate with high energy efficiency.
We take concrete actions:
- Ongoing investment programme to improve energy efficiency
- Preference for recycled raw materials and thorough recycling of all reusable materials
- 100 % recycling target for metal used in production
- ISO 14001:2015-certified environmental management system
Full compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements
Our Approach – Trust and Long-Term Partnerships
Our operations are built on close partnerships with our customers. We meet customer requirements and adhere strictly to agreed schedules. We believe in openness, continuous improvement, and responsible production.
Our operating principles:
- Careful assessment of customer needs before production
- Reliable delivery according to agreement
- Systematic handling and prevention of deviations
- Annual setting and monitoring of environmental goals
Employee Well-Being
The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority — and one we are constantly improving.
We are committed to:
- Ensuring safe working conditions through ongoing risk assessments and improvements
- Monitoring well-being as part of daily supervision and occupational health planning
- Encouraging our people to develop their professional skills
Quality Management – A Promise We Keep
Our quality system is based on the ISO 9001:2015 standard and certified by LRQA. We follow a documented process to ensure that our products and services meet, and often exceed, customer expectations.
For us, quality is not a goal — it’s the foundation.
EcoVadis Assessment Supports Our Sustainability Efforts
Laitila Coating takes part in the EcoVadis sustainability rating, which gives us an independent and comparable view of where we stand today. We are proud to have been awarded the EcoVadis Committed badge, highlighting our dedication to continuously improving sustainability.
Our latest results show clear development, and we acknowledge there is still work to be done. For us, EcoVadis is a concrete way to demonstrate to our customers and partners that sustainability is an integral part of our business and development strategy.
We are committed to systematically improving our operations from the perspectives of environmental responsibility, social impact, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
“We are fully committed to improving our sustainability practices year after year. This recognition supports our goal of transparent and responsible operations throughout the entire value chain.”
— Sanna-Mari Suominen, Quality Director