Our Sustainability Work.
At Norco Interior, we see sustainability as a natural part of our business development. Through our product portfolio and interior concepts, we work to increase resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to cost savings.
At Norco Interior, we believe that people build businesses by doing business the “right” way. This principle guides all our actions — maintaining our commitment to our customers, treating our employees with respect, delivering shareholder value, making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work, and taking action to reduce our environmental footprint.
Sustainable operations
Like ripples in water, our decisions impact both people and the environment — every day. For many years, Norco Interior has actively worked to ensure that the products and services we deliver take the greatest possible account of both social and environmental sustainability throughout their entire lifecycle.
Together with our customers, we develop projects and products that maintain high quality while reflecting their brand identity and values. With our suppliers, we collaborate to improve both social and environmental conditions where our products are manufactured. We strive for openness and transparent dialogue throughout the supply chain — with the goal of continuously driving improvements and supporting suppliers who are leading the way in sustainability.
Our focus on sustainability helps us minimize negative impact while contributing to a positive transition. For people. For the planet. And for business.
Efficiency and environmental responsibility
At Norco Interior, we work to make the entire value chain more efficient, with lower emissions and less waste. By making responsible choices regarding suppliers, raw materials, production methods and transport solutions, we contribute to a more sustainable outcome, from the initial idea to the finished interior. For many years, we have also actively worked with environmental and sustainability initiatives within our own operations, focusing on both social and environmental responsibility.
Sustainability requirements in the supply chain
We set clear requirements for the materials and products we purchase and strive to make conscious choices together with our customers, ensuring that the products we bring to market have as little environmental impact as possible. Our Supplier Code of Conduct forms the foundation of the requirements we place on our suppliers.
Energy-efficient production
As a manufacturer, we have a clear goal: to reduce our overall energy consumption while increasing the share of renewable energy. This work is driven by both environmental responsibility and cost efficiency. We aim to continuously upgrade our production facilities with modern systems that reduce energy consumption and climate impact. In 2023, for example, we installed solar panels at our production facility in Ciechanów, Poland.
Sustainable transportation
We actively work to reduce the environmental impact of our transport operations without compromising efficiency. Through local presence, smart logistics and improved transport solutions, we reduce both emissions and costs, benefiting our customers. The ability to produce and deliver locally is an important factor in our business decisions and contract negotiations.
Work environment and employees
We strive to provide a safe, secure and pleasant working environment where no employee is at risk of injury or illness as a result of their work. We consider our employees our most valuable asset, and attracting, engaging and developing the right people is essential to our long-term success.
We know that motivation, job satisfaction and involvement are key to helping our employees grow and enabling our group to continue developing. That is why we actively invest in skills development and career opportunities.
A systematic work environment approach
Our approach to occupational health and safety is based on continuous analyses, surveys and risk assessments, followed by concrete actions. We work proactively in close collaboration with employees and their representatives. Key focus areas include risk awareness, safe working practices and effective communication, particularly during organisational changes. We have a common set of policies across the group and require our suppliers to comply with applicable local occupational health and safety regulations.
Workplace safety
We strive to create a safe working environment where no one is injured. Protective equipment must always be available, and clear procedures must be in place for all health and safety-related situations. All accidents, incidents and identified risks must be reported, analysed and lead to improvements. Our goal is zero workplace accidents. We identify risks related to fire, chemicals, machinery breakdowns and power outages. Evacuation and emergency response plans are in place to minimise harm.
Business ethics and human rights
In addition to the requirements we place on our suppliers, we have a clear internal framework that governs how we operate within our own business. All employees at Norco Interior sign our Code of Conduct when joining the company, a commitment based on respect for human rights and high ethical standards.
We have zero tolerance for all forms of bribery, kickbacks, and corruption. Read more about our anti-corruption work under the heading Anti-corruption.
Human rights
Norco Interior respects human rights and is committed to taking responsibility in all related areas. We strive to identify and prevent adverse impacts on human rights throughout our value chain, ensure that such impacts do not occur, and take immediate action if any violations are identified. Human rights are primarily governed by our internal Code of Conduct and our Supplier Code of Conduct. The main areas covered by these policies are summarised below.
Anti-corruption
Norco Interior’s reputation for honesty, integrity and accountability must be maintained, and no form of bribery, extortion or corruption is tolerated. Norco Interior actively works to ensure that such practices do not occur within the group.
Corruption refers to the abuse of a position of trust for personal or corporate gain, for example through bribery. It is prohibited to offer, promise, give, request, accept promises of or receive bribes. A bribe is a gift or other benefit that may influence another person to grant the giver an improper advantage in connection with their employment or professional duties.
Consumer Interests
When engaging with customers and end consumers, Norco Interior acts in accordance with fair business, marketing, and advertising practices. Norco Interior also ensures that all goods and services provided comply with agreed and legal standards.
Competition
Norco Interior conducts its business in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and refrains from entering into unlawful anti-competitive agreements.
Export Control
Norco Interior shall comply with all applicable export control regulations, including not acting in violation of, or engaging with persons subject to, economic sanctions.
Whistleblowing Service
Götessons Design Group (including Norco Interior, Götessons Industri, Norco Hospitality, David Design and Scan Sørlie) strives to maintain a strong business culture, counteract corruption and regulatory violations, and promote transparency.
Whistleblowers play a central role in the governance of the company’s business ethics and internal policies.
Götessons Design Group’s whistleblowing function is a reporting channel that forms part of the Group’s efforts to prevent and detect irregularities and to protect whistleblowers. Reports may be submitted by current or former employees, suppliers, subcontractors, job applicants, volunteers/interns, or other internal or external stakeholders. Through this channel, whistleblowers can confidentially and anonymously report suspected violations or misconduct.
Report here or enter the following address in your browser: https://wbreport.kpmg.se/5592036502
You may also call: +46 (0)771 401 683
The reporting channel is a secure system provided by the independent third party KPMG AB. KPMG’s whistleblowing service is completely separate from Götessons Design Group’s intranet and websites and receives reports 24 hours a day, year-round.
The reporting person may choose to remain anonymous or provide contact details to enable further communication. No registration or personal data is required to submit a report, although such information facilitates investigation and follow-up. To ensure anonymity, KPMG AB does not collect IP addresses or metadata. The system also protects the report itself and all information regarding the person(s) mentioned in the report.
Since 2021, the Board of Directors has approved a whistleblowing policy along with associated case management procedures.
The Whistleblowing Committee within Götessons Design Group consists of:
Tommy Torwald (Accent Equity)
Helen Swedberg (E-commerce Manager)
Stellan Bygård (Head of ESG)
Sustainability Report for 2025
We are proud to present our Sustainability Report covering the companies Götessons Industri, Akustikmiljö i Falkenberg, David Design, Scan Sørlie, Norco Interior Group and Brigo AB — which we were pleased to welcome to the Group at the beginning of 2025. All company names are presented more clearly in the report. The report refers to the financial year 2025.
We take our responsibility to drive long-term sustainable development seriously. We closely monitor ongoing developments and actively work with upcoming requirements and legislation that will come into force in the coming years. This Sustainability Report has been prepared in accordance with the ESRS structure, the new standard for sustainability reporting, which is why it may look somewhat different from previous years. In this report, you can learn more about our strategic sustainability work, our objectives, and the results of the efforts we carried out during 2025. We hope you enjoy the reading.
Read the Sustainability Report HERE.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how Götessons Design Group works with sustainability, please contact Mia Marecek, Sustainability Developer, GDG
Email: mia.marecek@gotessons.se
