PRODUCTION & SUPPLIERS – ENERGY & TRANSPORT
RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY CHAIN
We continuously review our production, logistics, and supply chain to reduce our environmental impact and ensure that our products are manufactured under good working conditions. By combining in-house production with long-term partnerships, we can take greater responsibility for quality, emissions, and social standards across the entire chain – from factory to finished product.
Own factory in Estonia
Almost all Primus stoves are assembled in our factory in Tartu, Estonia. This provides us with:
- proximity to our main markets in Europe.
- better control over quality and production
- the ability to work closely with our suppliers.
The factory is ISO 9001-certified and we are also exploring ISO 14001 certification. Of around 60 suppliers to the factory, 23 are based in Asia and the rest in Northern Europe.
Production and emissions
Nearly half of our total emissions come from the production of our Primus products. Emissions from our own operations make up a smaller share (3%), but this is also where we have the greatest direct influence.
- Our headquarters in Bromma is powered by renewable electricity and district heating.
- Our factory in Tartu, Estonia, plans to transition to renewable energy by 2026 at the latest.
- Of our 21 company vehicles, 12 are electric and the rest are hybrids – we are moving toward a fully electric fleet.
Code of Conduct & follow-up
All suppliers must sign and comply with our Code of Conduct, which is based on the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and the ten principles of the UN Global Compact. It covers areas such as:
- Child labour
- Discrimination
- Freedom of association
“We follow up on compliance with the Code of Conduct through annual visits to our key suppliers.” – Staffan Till, Sustainability Manager, Primus
Responsibility in the supply chain
We are members of amfori and assess our key suppliers in Asia through amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative). The programme helps us identify, assess, and manage social risks in the supply chain.
- In the past year, 15 of our Tier 1 suppliers were assessed through amfori BSCI, and an additional three through Better Work and SMETA
- Together, they represent around 80 percent of our purchasing volume
- Most received a grade of C (on a scale from A to E), with shortcomings related to overtime and social responsibility procedures
- No zero-tolerance violations were identified
Going forward, our ambition is to support suppliers in addressing the identified issues, and to expand the use of amfori BSCI to selected Tier 2 suppliers. We have also begun implementing amfori BEPI, a tool for evaluating environmental performance in the supply chain.
ENERGY USE
Reduced energy use in the supply chain
Today, the energy used by our suppliers accounts for just over 25 percent of our total emissions. Reducing the use of fossil energy in the chain is therefore one of our most important tasks. We have mapped the energy mix of our suppliers and are working with them to:
- Reduce energy consumption
- Increase the share of renewable energy.
Several suppliers – representing around 35 percent of our purchasing volume – have already installed solar panels to cover part of their energy needs.
Energy efficiency during product use
We are driving development and are at the forefront of the transition, but we also recognise the complexity.
- Gas still matters: We want to lead the shift towards more sustainable alternatives, but performance remains essential for our users’ needs.
- The challenge of biogas: Isopropane, which is part of our SIP Power Gas, is not yet available in a bio-based form. This means that we cannot switch directly to biogas without compromising performance.
However, we are continuously working to make our products more energy efficient. This means developing stoves and accessories that require less gas while delivering the same performance – reducing emissions and resource use over time.
TRANSPORTS
Our transport emissions
We continuously review our supply chain and logistics to reduce the impact from transport while ensuring that our products reach customers with high quality and reliability. Transport-related emissions are reported transparently in our Sustainability Report.
Our principles for modes of transport
We always weigh transport mode against time, cost, and environmental impact. Our guiding principles are:
- No air freight whenever it can be avoided
- Focus on sea and land transport to reduce climate impact.
“We are currently exploring the possibility of using bio-based fuels together with our transport partners to further reduce the climate impact from our shipments. Discussions are ongoing about how this can be implemented going forward.” – Staffan Till, Sustainability Manager, Primus
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