Sustainability in everything we do
At Nobina, we are proud to have a business model that is fundamentally sustainable. The more transport services we deliver the better for both society and environment. However, our ambition reaches further and we work systematically with our employees’ work environment and commitment, but also to maximise our positive effect on environment, travellers and society.
Nobina makes it possible for people to leave their car at home and instead travel more sustainably by public transport. We offer flexible transport solutions for all, regardless of age, functional diversity or location. Nobina welcomes more than one million travellers and performs more than 10,000 journeys for travellers with special needs every day. In addition, we are one of the 20 largest private employers in Sweden. We are proud to say that sustainability is part of our DNA.
Five forward-looking questions to Nobina’s new Head of Sustainability
Jenny Karlsson is Nobina’s Head of Sustainability, with previous experience from large companies in the transport sector. What does she see as Nobina’s future sustainability challenges and opportunities?
What sustainability issues are you looking forward to pursuing moving forward?
“I am looking forward to driving developments to the next level, when sustainability becomes a natural and integrated part of daily operations. I see my role as an enabler who ensures the realisation of long-term strategies and targets through concrete action plans and activities that are meaningful for the business to work with.”
What will the EU’s CSRD and CSDDD mean for Nobina in the future?
“The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will raise the bar for corporate sustainability reporting to the same level as for financial reporting. We have a very positive view of these initiatives, which are aligned with Nobina’s sustainability ambitions. Nobina will be subject to the directive from 2025, but we have already started a project this spring to ensure that we are in compliance. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) increases the responsibility for companies to ensure sustainable supply chains.
“Both of the directives place additional requirements on our sustainability initiatives, but also offer new opportunities to accelerate our sustainability agenda together with suppliers and other stakeholders. We look upon the new directives as valuable tools for the entire industry that will help it take the next step in the transition that is so urgently needed.”
Why is it important to link the goals to the Science Based Target initiative?
“It provides validation that our climate targets are aligned with what is needed to meet the Paris Agreement, and it is important to receive that confirmation. Our focus moving forward is to continue to identify and
implement initiatives to reduce emissions from our own operations and from the supply chain.”
What do you consider to be Nobina’s greatest challenges looking ahead?
“We will need to strengthen cooperation with customers and suppliers if we are to achieve our ambitious sustainability goals. Overall, the supply chain, or Scope 3, is the main challenge for environmental and social sustainability, given that we do not have direct control over the entire chain.”
What do you consider Nobina’s main sustainability strengths?
“We have come quite a long way in the electrification of the vehicle fleet, and have therefore plenty of expertise in the area. I can also see a strong commitment from management, which is crucial – this must permeate the entire company and our daily operations.”
Selection of memberships
UN Global Compact
Nobina supports the UN Global Compact initiative and has thereby adopted a position on issues concerning human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
Fossil Free Sweden
Nobina has taken on the transport challenge from Fossil Free Sweden to conduct and purchase fossil- free domestic transport by 2030.