CSR 2012 Engelsk 1
CSR FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR FROM THE MANAGIN
G DIRECTOR I More and more companies are realizing the importance of working for sustainable social development. This includes many from large listed companies to small and medium enterprises. I believe that the positive trend is due to more people being aware that it is possible to combine business acumen with social responsibility. This work strengthens the brand and creates profitability in the short and long term. innovation but also in dialogue with our customers about the soft issues and tenant influence. We devote substantial resources to reducing energy consumption in our existing buildings and when we new-build, all production is low energy focused. We are also careful with the products and materials we use and always try to put CSR criteria in our procurement. We also invest in time and effort in creating safer neighborhoods, for example, by engaging young people in activities and creation of social projects. We often seek to find partnerships with other stakeholders, one plus one can become three. Perhaps the most important resource for achieving success is our employees and we have high aspirations to create good work environments. It is my firm belief that it is necessary and a matter of n Mimer we have worked actively with CSR issues for many years. We develop neighborhoods by investing in WHAT IS EURHONET? Mimer is a member of the European Housing Network, Eurhonet. It is a network of nearly 30 public housing companies in England, France, Italy, Sweden and Germany. Within Eurhonet there is a strong desire to work towards a sustainable society where the impact on our environment is minimized through awareness and positive action. survival to work with CSR in the long term. It will contribute to a better society for future generations, while in the short term lead to increased customer satisfaction and profitability. Fredrik Törnqvist, Managing Director, Bostads AB Mimer Mimer participates in SABO’s energy conservation campaign that began in autumn 2012. We built among others, a bathroom in the city square in Vasteras and called on Västerås residents to ‘sing shorter songs in the shower’. All to save energy. 4 Bostads AB Mimer Sustainability Report 2012