Everyone talks about sustainability. For us at OCS, it is not just a word or something passing. It’s about taking responsibility – right now and for future generations. We are part of a strong family business with more than 140 years of experience, working with a long-term focus in everything we do.
Modern industry of all segments is driven by three parameters. Efficient and flexible production processes, an ergonomic and clean production and an overall concern for sustainability, balancing energy and resources in order not to adversely affect the environment. We have chosen to call these three success factors LEAN, CLEAN & GREEN.
SMART AND EFFICIENT
The term LEAN means to streamline and maximize flows as much as possible. This is exactly what we help our clients with through our conveyors and extensive experience of industrial production. However, LEAN is also about systematic efficiency down to the smallest detail. To be able to deliver LEAN – we need to be it ourselves, in everything we do.
NEAT AND TIDY
Just as the industry strives to be lean, it also wants to be CLEAN. Clean from dirt, noise and oil spill. This is a key attribute among our conveyors and solutions that we are very proud of.
To fulfill CLEAN, we also need to make sure that it is neat and tidy in our own work environment – the essentials that defines the OCS quality down to the smallest detail.
CLEAN AND FRESH
LEAN and CLEAN naturally lead to OCS third core value GREEN. That our solutions, by being lean and clean are also good for the environment, is something we highlight in everything we do. Of course our transport systems save energy in many ways. But it is also about our internal efforts to make our processes as gentle as possible to the environment.
As part of Axel Johnson International we have a clear strategy on how to drive sustainable business. This involves everything from how we define our customer offering through the actions of our organization, to how we chose suppliers and produce and deliver our products and solutions. We are working with three focus areas in mind that are crucial to our business success and in which we have the possibility to make an impact:
Our code of ethics addresses the rights and responsibilities of all employees and covers ethical issues at the individual level as well as providing policies to guide business practices. It is a reminder that every action matters, every day. All employees acknowledge the code of ethics.
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All employees at OCS participate in a digital training course called
The Sustainability Journey. This training is an important part of our systematic work towards a more sustainable business model, as it provides a foundation for making sound and viable decisions for the future.
The purpose of our Supplier Code of Conduct is to ensure that the suppliers we engage with operate in accordance with internationally recognized standards on human rights, labor rights and environmental responsibility. Just as we adhere to these principles, we expect the same of our suppliers. Compliance with the terms of our Supplier Code of Conduct is a precondition for any supplier agreement or contract.
Suppliers are assessed based on their ability to deliver goods and services of good quality, high delivery reliability and level of service, good credit rating, good price, and off course, how their goods and services affect the environment.
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As a part of our CO2 strategy, we are proud to be part of enabling the establishment of Sweden’s largest solar park together with 9 of our sister companies within the Axel Johnson group. OCS will purchase solar energy from the park for the coming 10 years. Through this initiative, we will increase the amount of renewable electricity in the Swedish market.
We deliver safe and secure conveyor solutions. Our systems are quiet, clean and ergonomic to secure a good work environment for the operators.
Our conveyor solutions are quiet, clean and oil-free with long lifetime and thus require a minimum of maintenance.
Our conveyor solutions creates energy efficient production flows through continuous optimization. We strive to save energy for our customers by using the best technology – e.g., automatic shut down of inactive motors to save energy and optimize output.
With extensive experience and know-how from a range of different industries around the globe, we support our customers in choosing the best solution for their business. Both to improve safety, work conditions, resource efficiency and how to extend lifetime of products. Every project is developed in close collaboration with the customer.
We actively promote recycling, both amongst our own employees and in our customer deliveries. We strategically work to minimize waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible.
Happy and Healthy employees is the most important factor for a sustainable business model. At OCS, we care about our employees, their development and well-being. We include all employees in a health insurance, offers health controls every two years as well as a yearly wellness allowance to motivate good health.
We are taking our corporate social responsibility seriously and are very proud to have achieved Bronze level in the 2020 Ecovadis CSR Rating.
Since 2015, we have been quality and environmental certified within ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 14 001 Environment.
Our quality management system means that we continuously and systematically develop and improve our working method with focus on both customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
With our core values: Lean, Clean, Green, we are constantly working on improvements and new opportunities within our business areas. We want to contribute to a long-term, sustainable society.
GREAT
Our ambition is to always go from good to great. We do this by listening to what others have to say and by communicating with each other in a clear manner. Our differences create a strong togetherness. A unity that permeates through everything we do.
RESPECT
To respect everyone´s opinion – even though you do not always agree with it – is important for a functioning collaboration. Respectful behavior towards competitors, colleagues and customers always brings respect in return.
INNOVATION
An innovative approach characterizes everything we do – technology, solutions and the way we act in the market. However, we only apply innovation in our customer’s best interest and for a sustainable future, never just for the sake of innovation itself.
TRUST
Our work and our relationships are based on honesty and transparency. Through openness and by always keeping to our promise, we build trust and confidence with colleagues, customers and suppliers
OCS is part of Axel Johnson International, a global industrial group that acquires and develops companies in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and industrial process solutions.
The group is an active and long-term owner whose mission is to drive business development and growth with a leading star “Beeing good to work with”.
