We are committed to protect the planet and contribute to reduce negative impact of our operations, products, and processes throughout the entire value chain.
Net zero emissions according to the standards for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with the focus on meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our aim is to be an enabler of sustainable development by offering solutions to our customers that reduce their carbon footprint.
At HMS, we believe that happy and high-performing employees are crucial when it comes to creating loyal customers. Our goal is to achieve an NPS (Net Promoter Score) for customers and employees of over 50 by 2025, as well as to increase our share of female managers to 30 percent.
We want to reach sales of π+ billion by 2025. SEK 3.14 billion will be achieved through organic growth, while any acquisitions will come under the “+”. The target for the operating margin is 25 percent.
“HMS has made a commitment confirming our intention to set a science-based target in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 °C.
As a company, we can offer a lot of sustainability gains for our customers as they can use our products to reduce service trips and optimize energy use.
But we can also do a lot in our own operations to reduce our carbon footprint.”
Richard Skog
Chief Operating Officer
The HMS Code of Conduct outlines our core values and sets expectations for employee and representative behavior. We enforce zero tolerance for corruption or bribery, adhering to laws like the UK Anti-Bribery Act.
Respect for human rights and equality is central to our values. As part of this commitment, HMS intends to provide a living wage to employees.
Our Code of conduct is grounded in principles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Our whistleblower service provides an opportunity to report suspicions of misconduct; anything that is not in line with our ethical guidelines described in our Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct.
Whistleblowing can be done by any person openly or anonymously. All issues reported to the whistleblower service will be investigated.
77% share of key suppliers evaluated on the basis of sustainability aspect.
22% share of female managers in 2023. The goal is to reach 30% by 2025.
3 installed solar cell systems. There are a total of 5 solar cell systems at facilities where HMS operates.
77% electricity from renewable sources.
For purchase orders below €1,000, HMS marketunit continental Europe charges a fee which is donated to sustainability initiatives. In 2023, the initiative raised €44,000 which was invested in local carbon offsets projects.
27% share of electric cars.
Through cooperation with DHL and UPS, investments were made in verified climate projects, during 2023 885 tco2e were invested in carbon offsets.
HMS Networks has an ambitious sustainability agenda of reducing our carbon footprint. This means that all teams need to turn every stone to look for sustainability gains.
One team that has had this top of mind is the Anybus development department in Halmstad, Sweden. They develop world-leading Anybus industrial communication products which enable industrial machinery to communicate on any industrial network (hence the name Anybus).
The goal is to reduce the CO2 emissions we generate in our company, also collaborating with other actions that help our planet.
Intesis participated in a tree-planting activity where 62 trees were planted. Pinyoner pine and dogwood seeds where planted to grow trees that will be transplant next year in the forests all over the region. HMS received a certificate from Life Climark confirming that 3.5 tons of CO2 will be fixed for the next 25 years.
HMS Networks has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis — the world's most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. EcoVadis assesses more than 90,000 companies across 160 countries to evaluate their sustainability work and help them improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The Gold rating means that HMS is among the top 5% of the assessed companies.
EcoVadis evaluates corporate policies, initiatives and achievements in four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
We have been committed to a voluntary leadership platform for development by a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact. The UN Global Compact is a network of over 13,000 companies and 3,000 non-business participants that are committed to building a sustainable future.
The UN Global Compact stipulates 10 principles within Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
Environmental legislation and other legal requirements in the area of sustainability are regularly monitored and followed up, including but not limited to, REACH and RoHS Directives, regulations for Conflict Minerals and Extended Producer Responsibility for the end-of-life treatment of electrical equipment, batteries and packaging.
We continuously improve HMS management system and applicable compliance obligations in the countries where we operate.
| SE | US | GE | SP | BE | |
| Certificate | HQ Halmstad | Red Lion | Ravensburg | Igualada | Nivelles |
| ISO 9001 | x | x | x | x | |
| ISO 14001 | x | x | |||
| ISO 27001 - Ewon | x |
We are committed to ensuring that our products are disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive is a European regulation aimed at reducing electronic waste and promoting the recycling and proper disposal of electronic products.
Electronic products must be taken to designated WEEE collection points, do not discard electronic devices with household waste. Locate your nearest electronic waste recycling facility or contact local authorities for proper disposal information.
For further information on how to dispose of your electronic products responsibly, please contact your local waste management authority or your local HMS office. Together, we can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
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HMS create products that enable industrial equipment to communicate and share information with software and system.
In modern production facilities, HMS manufactures industrial communication products with extreme quality demands.
5G, IIoT, Industrial Ethernet, Safety, AI, e-mobility, battery communication – HMS leads the way.
