We manufacture furniture in Smålandsstenar under the Stolab brand. We have more than one hundred years of experience in delivering high-quality solid wood furniture. Time has given us a fantastic perspective and insight into what sustainability truly means. Over the years, it has also enabled us to accumulate unique knowledge and expertise in furniture manufacturing. When this craftsmanship is combined with the knowledge, sensitivity, and respect of outstanding designers, we have the best possible conditions to proudly manufacture and deliver furniture that creates great value for you as a customer.

We are a down-to-earth company with short decision-making paths where personal commitment is important. We manufacture our furniture in a modern production facility where automation is a natural part of our development.

Under the Stolab brand, we set the standard for tomorrow’s classics through our deep knowledge and long experience of wood as a material, producing beautiful wooden furniture designed to last for generations. Our furniture creates recognition while maintaining a modern character in form and details. 

We develop and manufacture our products with the goal that they should last for several generations, with our principles permeating the entire business. With care primarily for people, but also in every detail, we create functional and beautiful furniture for healthy and pleasant environments within our niche.

This Code of Conduct describes the principles governing Stolab’s operations regarding human rights, working conditions, environmental responsibility, and business ethics.

The Code of Conduct has been established by the company’s senior management and forms an integrated part of our corporate governance. It is based on international guidelines such as the UN Global Compact and the ILO Core Conventions.

We are committed to respecting human rights, minimizing our environmental impact, and conducting our business with high ethical standards throughout our value chain.

Our sustainability work can briefly be summarized in three words:

Reduce
We aim to minimize the impact our manufacturing has on the world around us. This means actively working to maximize material utilization, focusing on our energy consumption, streamlining transportation, and improving how we package our furniture.

Reuse
Everyone deserves a second chance. Sometimes we have furniture that does not meet our high quality standards or is returned due to transport damage or similar reasons. These products are reworked and relabeled to show that they are Reuse products. They are then given a chance at a new life, which is only fair.

Restore
Today there is an awareness that we live with finite resources. Our vision is for our furniture to last for generations. Whether due to accidents or general wear and tear, furniture may require some care during its long lifespan. We believe that in the coming years even more people will want to repair their furniture, and we want to help them find us for spare parts and further contact with furniture craftsmen.

It is not practically possible to choose suppliers solely based on sustainability criteria. Quality, reliability, and price are still important factors. By choosing local suppliers whenever possible, we can build long-term and sustainable relationships where the supply chain becomes an asset.

Our suppliers are expected to comply with our Code of Conduct or an equivalent standard and ensure that these requirements are communicated throughout their own supply chains.

Our personnel philosophy aims to create engaged employees while also describing our fundamental values. Employees’ own initiatives and contributions are of great importance for the success of this philosophy and for achieving the development we strive for.

No one should risk ill health or abuse at work, and continuously working with systematic work environment management is self-evident. Employees should always feel supported by management in their daily work, always in a spirit of care, cooperation, and responsibility.

Stolab Möbel AB, hereinafter referred to as Stolab, and our subcontractors shall comply with all applicable national laws and regulations in the locations where we conduct business. Where Stolab’s requirements exceed national legislation, or where such legislation is absent, the requirements in this Code of Conduct shall apply.

Stolab expects its suppliers to act in accordance with good business practices. Stolab, as well as our subcontractors, shall have systems in place to communicate and implement this Code of Conduct throughout their supply chains and make it accessible to employees.

Stolab recognizes that compliance with this Code of Conduct is an ongoing process and encourages suppliers to continuously improve their operations. Through dialogue and cooperation, Stolab aims to support suppliers in meeting these requirements.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations

The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) eight core conventions* on human rights in working life

Article 32 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Occupational health and safety legislation according to ILO 155 and 170

National environmental legislation

The UN Convention Against Corruption 

This Code of Conduct applies to Stolab and its suppliers and specifies the minimum requirements that must be respected and fulfilled within their own operations and supply chains. This means that suppliers are responsible for applying equivalent requirements to their subcontractors.

*ILO Conventions 138, 182, 29, 105, 100, 111, 87, and 98.

Stolab and the supplier shall support and respect internationally recognized human rights and ensure that they are not complicit, directly or indirectly, in human rights violations.

Child labor shall not occur. No person shall be employed below the statutory minimum age for employment. The minimum age is the age at which compulsory schooling is completed, and never less than 15 years of age (in some cases 14 years).

Employees between the ages of 15 and 18 may not be employed in hazardous work or work that is incompatible with the child’s personal development. Personal development includes a child’s physical, mental, spiritual, moral, or social development. A policy shall be in place specifying the types of work permitted for employees aged 15–18.

If child labor is discovered, the company shall act in the best interests of the child and seek appropriate solutions in consultation with the child and the child’s family.

Our Code of Conduct applies to all employees, board members, management, suppliers, and partners.

The Code of Conduct shall be considered in all business decisions and operational processes, such as purchasing, supplier selection, product development, material selection, and the establishment of new business relationships.

No form of forced or compulsory labor shall occur. Nor shall it be possible to benefit from forced labor, either directly or indirectly.

Employees shall be free to leave the workplace premises after the workday and free to terminate their employment after reasonable notice. Employees shall not be required to surrender identity documents as a condition of employment.

The company shall promote diversity and equal opportunities within its operations and treat all employees with respect and dignity based on individual abilities and qualifications.

No form of discrimination based on social or ethnic background or origin, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or trade union membership shall be tolerated.

Harassment, including threats and oppression, shall not occur. Harassment refers to employees being subjected to harsh or inhumane treatment, including sexual harassment or any form of mental or physical punishment.

Stolab and the supplier shall recognize and respect the rights of employees (and employers) to organize, join organizations of their choice, and bargain collectively.

Collective bargaining refers to formalized and/or informal cooperation to promote and protect interests in working life and in the relationship between employer and employee.

In countries where freedom of association is restricted or under development, the supplier shall facilitate meetings between employees and company management to discuss wages and working conditions without negative consequences.

Stolab and the supplier shall also:
Ensure that employees have a written and legally binding employment contract specifying the type of work, salary, working hours, and leave entitlements. The contract shall be in a language understood by the employee and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Have procedures in place to ensure that all employees are informed of their statutory rights and obligations.

Pay wages regularly and in accordance with the employment contract. Minimum wages shall comply with statutory minimum levels or local industry standards.

Ensure that weekly working hours do not exceed the legal maximum or 60 hours per week, including overtime. All overtime shall be voluntary and compensated in accordance with national legislation.

Ensure that employees are entitled to at least one day off per week, breaks during the workday, and paid vacation in accordance with national legislation.

Approve sick leave and parental leave, with employees compensated according to national law.

Employees and external parties shall be able to report suspected violations without risk of retaliation.

Reports shall be investigated and handled promptly.

Stolab and the supplier shall:
Work to create a safe and healthy work environment for employees. A written occupational health and safety policy shall exist and be known and accessible to employees.

Actively prevent workplace injuries through systematic occupational health and safety management. Employees shall receive relevant training to perform their work safely. Workplace accidents and work-related illnesses shall be documented. Employees shall have access to relevant protective equipment free of charge.

Ensure that the workplace is clean and safe. Employees shall have access to clean sanitary facilities. Temperature, air quality, and noise levels shall comply with national legislation.

Apply safe chemical management practices and ensure that safety data sheets are available.

Conduct regular fire drills. Fire equipment, evacuation plans, and emergency exits shall be available and clearly visible in all facilities.

If housing is provided for employees, the above fire safety, security, and hygiene requirements shall also apply to such accommodation.

Operations shall be conducted with consideration for the environment and in compliance with local and national environmental legislation.

Stolab and the supplier shall:
Reduce the environmental and health impact of products and production. Systematic work may include, but is not limited to, conducting risk analyses, identifying significant environmental aspects, measuring and recording environmental performance, continuously improving environmental performance, and minimizing energy and resource consumption and emissions.

Establish short- and long-term environmental goals, including action plans, to ensure continuous improvement.

Apply the precautionary principle in the selection of materials and production technologies and encourage the development of environmentally friendly technology.

Maintain procedures and working methods that ensure compliance with relevant environmental and occupational health and safety legislation. Legal registers shall be maintained.

No form of corruption, extortion, or bribery shall occur.

Improper payments, gifts, or other compensation intended to secure business advantages and thereby influence objectivity in business decisions are prohibited, whether directly or indirectly.

Sales promotion activities, hospitality, and gifts shall be characterized by openness, moderation, and always have a natural connection to the business relationship. This also applies to agents and other intermediaries.