People and society

Employee engagement is the foundation for a thriving business. We create employee engagement by offering an inclusive culture marked by diversity, collaboration, and opportunities for personal growth. Our employees’ health and well-being are always top of mind and we have zero tolerance for workplace accidents. We work collaboratively to benefit our local communities.

An equal and inclusive work environment

A just and inclusive work environment is important for our employees to stay engaged, enjoy their work and develop professionally. Diversity gives us different perspectives and valuable insight that improves our company and our offering.

Gender equality

At Munters, we are determined to hire more women and women leaders. For example, we always want at least one qualified female candidate for every management position. 

In 2021, we joined the Target Gender Equality program, which supports participating companies of the UN Global Compact in setting and reaching ambitious targets for women’s representation and leadership. We participated in the program again in 2022. Among other things, we have used the Women’s Empowerment Principles Gender Gap Tool to analyze our current practices. 

Safety in the workplace

Munters has zero tolerance for workplace accidents and all incidents that require medical assistance are followed up and reported monthly to management. We conduct systematic risk assessments of the production facilities to preventatively increase the focus on health and safety. Among the areas included are fire safety, waste and chemical management, and electrical installations. All units are evaluated on a rolling three-year schedule. 

Munters does not permit child labor and individuals under the age of 18 may not work the night shift or perform hazardous duties. Forced labor is strictly forbidden. Munters respects the right to unionize and negotiate collectively. Employees may not be subjected to corporal punishment, physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment or abuse.

Health and well-being

Munters offers a culture that has a good work-life balance and flexibility for where and when the work is done. We have an occupational health and safety program called STOP (Safety Training Observation Program). The program aims to create a safe and healthy work environment that minimizes the risk of hazards, injuries, and negative environmental impacts. The program comprises all processes and positions, including subcontractors and visitors at our production facilities. It includes analysis, preventive measures, and training. 

Development and career paths

We support individual career paths for all our employees and encourage them to challenge themselves by taking on new responsibilities. During the year, our Performance & Talent management process was revised. As of 2023, one of the year’s performance reviews will concentrate on supporting personal development, short and long-term.

To learn more about our values and work culture, visit our career page.

Incentive program tied to sustainability

Through the Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP), we evaluate not only how well we are meeting our financial targets, but also how well we as a company, are for example increasing the share of renewable electricity in our factories, the share of
women leaders, and service growth.

Community engagement 

By cooperating with our local communities, we can attract both customers and potential employees. Community projects create pride and engagement among our employees, which in turn creates value for Munters. Read more here

 

Progress 2022

Percentage of employees, women We aim to increase the share of women in our workforce. The target is 30% by 2025.		21% Outcome 2021: 22% Outcome 2020: 21%
Percentage of leaders*, women We aim to increase the share of women leaders. The target is 30% by 2025. *with salary-setting responsibilities		22% Outcome 2021: 21% Outcome 2020: 22%
Total Recordable Incident Rate* (TRIR) Munters strives to eliminate all accidents in production, which we measure by TRIR. *The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is the number of accidents where the employee had to seek medical assistance multiplied by 200,000/number of hours worked.		1.8 Outcome 2021: 1.7 Outcome 2020: 1.2%

Read more on page 58 of our Annual & Sustainability report

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The activities that Munters carries out in the area of people and society support the following areas in the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development:

More about the SDGs and how we contribute to sustainable development.