Sustainability focus areas and targets
Our sustainability strategy supports the overall business strategy, and we have ambitious targets for our sustainability focus areas. Our value creation and positive impact on society is evident in our Net Impact rating of 70 percent by Upright Project. We are also proud to be the first global company in the security industry to have our environmental targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
We focus on six sustainability areas, based on how the sustainability strategy can support our overall business strategy and what is most important to our stakeholders.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Target
Share of female managers at all levels/functions to be over 20% by 2025 (2024: 25%).
Description and activities
Diversity is a driving force behind our business growth at Securitas. Fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation is a tangible commitment that’s central to our business strategy. To ensure that we attract and retain the right talent, and that everyone feels included, we constantly develop our people activities. Included in the People promise is, for example, a commitment to providing career growth opportunities in a fair and supportive environment.
In 2024 we conducted the second consecutive global employee engagement survey. In addition to an employee net promotor score, the survey included questions about diversity and inclusion which provides an inclusion index, a key KPI that we will follow to measure employee inclusion.
Our target in this focus area is to have more than 20 percent female managers at all levels in the company by 2025. Though we have already achieved this target at some levels, we need to get a better understanding of the reasons for not reaching it at other levels and set action plans.
Health and safety
Target
5% annual decrease of company injury rate (2024: 0%).
Description and activities
The health and safety of our people, both physically and mentally, is a top priority at Securitas.
We have a target to reduce the Group injury rate by five percent annually, but our most important health and safety work is preventing accidents and incidents from occurring in the first place.
To achieve this, we have implemented a framework based on the ISO 45001 methodology, including risk assessments, training, reporting of all injuries and incidents, root-cause analysis, follow-ups and clear responsibility.
Learning and development
Target
Completion of Group mandatory courses (2024: 75% of all employees).
Description and activities
Empowering employees means investing in training, skills and professional development opportunities. Together we can achieve great results. We also encourage people to take on responsibility early in their careers. In addition to extensive local training curricula, we have an executive development program and a leadership framework.
Employee training and development is a strategic priority for Securitas as it enables us to meet our clients’ growing demands for higher security and more advanced security solutions. To support this, Securitas has its own training centers in most countries of operation to ensure our employees have the necessary competence to provide clients with high-quality security services.
All Securitas employees undergo training in Securitas’ Values and Ethics Code. An in-depth training program is available in over 30 different languages, either as an e-learning course or classroom training. Relevant employees also receive training in other core policies, such as the anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy and the anti-trust policy. The current target for this focus area is for the target groups to complete mandatory courses in the Group training curriculum within given time frames.
Environment
Target
42% emission reductions in scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2030. (2024: 8% reduction)
Description and activities
Securitas’ environmental targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Securitas has committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions with 42 percent by 2030 from a 2022 base year. This ambitious target aligns with the 1.5-degree goal set by the Paris Agreement and endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Action plans for reducing emissions include changing to hybrid or electric vehicles where possible, promoting eco-driving, changing to renewable energy, finding alternative employee commuting solutions and working together with suppliers to reduce energy consumption in security equipment.
As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, we strive to follow the Rio Declaration’s precautionary principle regarding threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage.
Business ethics
Target
Monitoring the effectiveness of the compliance program in all entities (2024: 78% of all entities covered).
Description and activities
We are a responsible company with a high level of integrity, and we never compromise on our values and business ethics. We have a strong culture of integrity and zero tolerance of non-compliance with values and ethics. Policies such as Securitas’ Values and Ethics Code, the Securitas anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, the Securitas’ fair competition and anti-trust policy and the Business partner code of conduct set out the principles and provide guidance.
Our business ethics compliance function is a Group function responsible for anti-bribery and anti-corruption, competition and anti-trust, and data privacy risks, as well as the Group’s whistleblower system and supply chain risk management framework.
Our compliance program is continuously evolving and is regularly evaluated to ensure that all major risks are addressed. We conduct quarterly reviews to assess the status of the compliance program in our markets, monitor the progress of action plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the controls in place. We support the business by building awareness, addressing identified gaps, and helping our employees understand how we can make our world a safer place.
Community involvement
Target
Taking an active part in supporting the communities where we operate (2024: Continuous follow-ups).
Description and activities
At Securitas, our purpose is to help make the world a safer place for everyone in it, and this is reflected in our dedication to making a real difference where we operate, whether by supporting communities or responding effectively during emergencies. We are deeply integrated into the communities we serve and are always ready to make a meaningful impact where it is needed most. Our efforts go beyond providing security; they encompass supporting vulnerable individuals, helping disadvantaged groups thrive, and creating new opportunities for a better future.
In times of emergencies, Securitas stands ready to step up and make a difference. Whether it is preventing incidents before they occur or providing competent support after a disaster, we are prepared to act.
