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Sustainability

Together we can make an impact on the world

Learn more about the change awaiting in the construction industry. 
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Concrete change awaiting

The construction industry is among the most polluting sectors, creating approximately 20 %  of the global CO2 emissions. One of the most significant problems in the industry is the cement used in concrete, the production of which causes a significant carbon dioxide load.

Betolar’s solutions help turn different side streams from the energy, mining, steel, and forestry industry into low carbon, cement-free construction materials that perform the same as concrete in terms of qualities such as strength but leave a carbon footprint that is up to 80 % smaller.

Our sustainability priorities 

 

#1

Accelerating CO2 emission reductions 

Sustainable construction matters. According to estimates, materials account for about 40% of the total emissions of buildings.

Betolar's solution enables up to 80% lower raw material-level greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional cement-based materials. 

 

#2

Ensuring the responsibility of side streams 

The quality and responsibility of the side streams used in Betolar's solution are carefully verified before implementation in the manufacture of Geoprime-based products. Side streams are procured from suppliers committed to responsible operating models.
 
The aim is to procure as much of the side streams as possible geographically close by, thereby minimising the environmental impacts related to their transport.

 

#3

Ensuring social responsibility in the value chain

Ensuring responsibility in the construction value chain requires supply chain responsibiity management and transparency. Betolar strives to ensure responsible practices in its own value chain.
 
In addition to its own operations, Betolar strives to identify and minimize sustainability risks as comprehensively as possible in its own procurement and supply chain.

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SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES 2023 

Now in focus

We are currently defining our detailed responsibility programme and related targets, measures and indicators. At the same time, we are preparing to launch our corporate responsibility reporting in accordance with international frameworks and requirements.

Thematic priorities 2023

  • Third party calculation of Betolar's company-specific carbon footprint according to the GHG protocol (Scope 1, 2 and 3). 
  • Definition and implementation of the Code of Conduct 
  • Employee training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)
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PERSONNEL

We care for people

We do our best to make Betolar the best place to make a difference, learn and develop as a professional and feel good on an individual level.

Shared values guide our actions, which we have defined as courage, commitment to responsibility and doing things together.

Committing to diversity, equity & inclusion:

At Betolar, we believe that true equality means that every single person, regardless of their background, characteristics or beliefs, should have an equal chance at success. Betolar is a melting pot of talent: looking at our 2022 data, we had over 14 nationalities represented among our around 60 employees. 

But we also know that the work has just started. While the gender balance at Betolar currently stands at 25% women and 75% men, we are working hard to level the playing field even more. 

Read more from our latest Annual Review

 

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Betolarians in numbers (2022)

14

nationalities

11%

of management team are women 

61

employees in Finland, India, Indonesia and Vietnam

33%

of Board of Directors are women

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Code of Conduct

In 2023, we launched our Code of Conduct, which guides every employee and stakeholder to act responsibly and ethically.

Our Code of Conduct

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Quality management

We at Betolar are committed to the continuous development of our management system and quality standards as part of our mode of operation. Here you will find our related certifications.

Operaticy policy