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Sustainability

Our sustainability commitment

A commitment to society has been at the core of Saab's business since its founding; supporting nations to keep people and society safe. Sustainability is an integrated part of Saab's strategy to drive value for customers, partners, employees, owners and society as a whole.

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Supplier Code of Conduct

On 1 September 2025, Saab launches a new Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC). The new Code reflects rising global standards as well as Saab’s own commitment to responsible business, providing clear guidance on what Saab expects from suppliers.

The Code is aligned with international standards and frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises for Responsible Business Conduct.

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Sustainability strategy

Sustainability is an integrated part of Saab's strategy

Contributing to safe and resilient societies in light of increased instability in the world, Saab is committed to strengthening the positive impact on sustainability from its operations whilst ensuring that research, innovation and technology help enable sustainable development.

Our approach

Our sustainability strategy

Through Saab's sustainability strategy, Saab manages the environmental, economic and social impacts of its value chain, operations and products.

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Contributing to Resilient and Safe Societies

A commitment to the needs of society has always been at the core of Saab's business. In recent years, our open society has been tested and our customers' environments are constantly changing. We deliver capabilities to customers who have the great responsibility of protecting their countries’ values and borders, whilst defending peoples' human rights and freedom.

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Driving Green and Social Transition

Saab is committed to reducing climate impact throughout its value chain and ensuring a healthy and safe workplace for all its employees. Saab also work systematically to phase out and avoid hazardous substances in systems and products.

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Partnering for Innovation

No company can live in isolation. We are all dependent on a well-functioning society in order to survive. For Saab, it is a given that we will take responsibility for people and the environment throughout the value chain. This includes partnering with organisations, suppliers, customers and academia, as well as helping to promote an interest in technology in the next generation of engineers, employers and partners.

Transponder Tech

Reports

For Saab, responsibility for people, society and the environment is critical in order to create sustainable growth.

Read more in our sustainability report

News and Stories

Read the latest news and stories about Sustainability.

The move towards more sustainable camouflage

Could Barracuda static camouflage nets deliver the same high level of protection if they were made using recycled materials or plant-based fibres? Our research and development team is looking at the possibilities.

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Universeum: a public arena for sustainable development

Saab and Universeum are in a long-standing collaboration with a common goal: to strengthen and contribute to innovation and development in strategically important areas within science and technology.

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How big climate impact does a submarine have? Life Cycle Analysis of a generic submarine

In an ongoing business development project at Business Area Kockums, the climate impact of a submarine during its total lifetime is being studied in a Life Cycle Analysis or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). LCA is an established method that looks at everything from raw material extraction, manufacturing processes and use, to waste management and recycling, including transport and energy consumption.