Dialog with ethical investors and analysts

ASSA ABLOY benefits from regular and open dialog on sustainability with investors and analysts.

A dialog with investors and analysts is a very effective and valuable tool to further develop the ASSA ABLOY business and to communicate our way of working. Owner representatives are an important stakeholder group that can offer knowledge, best practice and risk management input to us.

During 2010 ASSA ABLOY conducted round table discussions and one on one meetings. The input will be taken into consideration in our future strategies and work as well as in our communication. Example of issues that were raised by the investors and analysts in 2010 are; Risks in sourcing and how ASSA ABLOY manages those. Information on systematic approaches and evaluations processes were requested, especially for sourcing in low cost regions. Energy efficiency and how ASSA ABLOY works to reduce its environmental impact are other important matters raised in the dialog.

Also the opportunity side is of importance to the owner representatives, they want information on business opportunities related to sustainability. Our aim is to continuously improve our communication and reporting to better meet the needs of our stakeholders.