At UNIHOC, we are dedicated to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations, striving to meet global standards for environmental and social responsibility. On this page, we share our vision, initiatives, and ongoing efforts to reduce our environmental footprint, promote ethical practices, and contribute to a more sustainable future across various fields within the floorball business.
Here at UNIHOC we have always tried to lead the way for the development of the floorball sport. Over the years this has mainly led to the evolution of new sticks, new raw materials, the implementation of new production methods and other technical improvements for the benefit of the sport. Our ambition is now to continue on the same path with the area of sustainability and lead the development in a number of categories to help make our planet a better place.
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Our products are the base of our brand, and this is where we have our main focus. The process to become a more sustainable company begins with the product range and we are now adding more and more items for which we have an ECO focus. When designing our products we are always working to make the best sustainable choice, in terms of both materials and packaging for our products. Anything that is produced will have an effect on the environment and leave a carbon footprint. To make this footprint as small as possible we are only using components that have as little negative effect on the environment as possible.
To have an ECO mindset means that that you also include the whole production chain in your plans, meaning that you are also responsible for the factories and the production methods that you choose. We are working hard to only use partners who have up-to-date and sustainable product methods, as well as a reliable supply chain for raw materials and components. In the end, all these factors come to together and make up the products that we are putting on the market. We need to know that the products are both safe and sustainable.
To make the entire product range sustainable is a process that takes time, some of the products are easier than others to change and in some cases the technical development is making the process slower for the actual product to be adapted and improved. In the meantime, while this process is ongoing, we are working to also change the packaging into a more ECO friendly alternative. Recycled cartons for the boxes and recycled plastic for the polybags are two ways to do this, and we are continuously removing unnecessary packaging for products that can be shipped in bulk instead of as individually packed items. One step at a time, we are improving our operations also in this regard.
Transports are a large part of the product chain, and one that has a big effect on the environment. Therefore, we are working hard to reduce the air freight for our pre-order goods by shipping as much as possible by sea freight. We have been able to cut our air freight shipments by 70% since 2020, and we are aiming to increase this number even further.
All our company cars are now either fully electric or long-range hybrids to reduce the carbon footprint of our staff as we transport ourselves. We have also decreased the number of physical customer and supplier meetings, leading to less travelling and also to a more time effective mindset for all of our staff.
