Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
At Sajas Group, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our environmental impact while delivering high-quality products and services. Through innovation, ethical practices, and continuous improvement, we are committed to building a greener, more sustainable future.
Our approach to sustainability is built on two key pillars:
Environmental Responsibility
We actively seek to reduce our carbon footprint, optimise resource efficiency, and embrace sustainable practices across our operations. From responsible sourcing to waste reduction initiatives and product innovation, we are committed to making a positive difference for future generations. Learn more about our approach in our Environmental Policy.
Excellence in Quality
Sustainability and quality go hand in hand. We ensure that our products and processes not only meet but exceed industry standards, delivering excellence without compromising our commitment to the planet. Discover our quality standards in our Find out more in our Quality Policy.
We strive to create more responsible future—one step at a time.
Quality Policy
Sajakorpi Oy (Sajas Group), established in 1945, designs, manufactures and supplies both standard and custom-made technical brushes for road, rail and airfield maintenance and industrial applications.
Sajas Group’s operations are governed by the Board of Directors, applicable legislation, customer requirements and the Quality Manual. The management sets quality objectives and annual measurable targets. To achieve these, performance is analysed, and processes are continuously improved to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Product development focuses on creating new solutions and improving the sustainability and functionality of existing solutions. This process incorporates advances in raw materials from suppliers and continuous improvements in production methods to maintain competitiveness in global markets.
We work with competent and environmentally conscious suppliers and develop relationships through active cooperation.
A skilled, motivated, and quality-oriented workforce is key to our success. We value working closely with our customers. Our safe, purpose-built facilities support safe and efficient manufacturing with sustainable energy sources.
The Quality Manual meets the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard. All employees are required to follow the procedures outlined in the Quality Manual.
Environmental policy for Sajas Group
At Sajas Group, we are committed to conducting our business responsibly and sustainably, minimising our environmental impact. As a brush manufacturer, we recognise the importance of protecting the environment and striving for continuous improvement in our operations. Our Environmental Policy reflects this commitment and outlines the principles we follow to contribute to a cleaner and greener future.
1. Sustainable raw materials
We prioritise sourcing sustainably produced raw materials. We are actively developing the use of biomaterials and other sustainable solutions. Where possible, we will use recycled materials and encourage our suppliers to adopt sustainable practices that reduce their environmental impact.
2. Energy efficiency and resource conservation
We aim to reduce energy consumption throughout our manufacturing processes by optimising production lines and promoting energy-saving practices among our employees. We continuously monitor and improve the efficiency of our use of resources, including water and raw materials, minimising waste generation and ensuring proper disposal or recycling.
3. Waste management and recycling
We are committed to reducing waste and increasing recycling efforts at every stage of our manufacturing process. We will continuously evaluate opportunities to reduce, reuse and recycle materials, including production waste, packaging and other by-products of our operations. Non-recyclable waste will be disposed of per all local, state and national regulations.
4. Pollution prevention
Our manufacturing processes comply with all environmental regulations, and we continuously strive to minimise emissions and discharges from our operations.
5. Environmentally friendly packaging
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our packaging by choosing reusable, recyclable or biodegradable packaging materials. We are actively seeking ways to minimise packaging waste and improve the sustainability of our products from manufacturing to delivery.
6. Employee awareness and training
We are promoting a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the company to ensure that every employee is empowered to contribute to our environmental goals.
7. Continuous improvement
We are committed to continuous improvement in all areas of environmental performance. We regularly review our environmental policy, objectives and initiatives to ensure that we align with the industry’s best practices, regulations and sustainability standards. We track our progress, ensuring transparency and accountability in our environmental actions.
8. Regulatory compliance
Our operations comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and standards in each of our markets. We actively monitor regulatory changes and adjust our operations to remain compliant and responsible. Our goal is to exceed minimum compliance requirements whenever possible.
