Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

We source the world and have the potential to affect thousands of jobs. Towards 2030, we want to increase our workforce while securing safe and equal working conditions for our own employees and our suppliers' employees.

Did you know?

73 of our colleagues work at ABENA as trainees, graduates, student workers, etc.

Our main production site in Denmark is SMETA certified. SMETA encourages organisations to develop, maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in their workplace.

Our whistleblower hotline gives everyone connected to ABENA the opportunity to report any suspected unethical conduct.

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Making the responsible choice

Our ABENA Code of Conduct is based on the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact
UNGC is a guideline for companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.

We endorse and apply the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct
amfori BSCI is a business-driven initiative for companies committed to improve working conditions in the global supply chain.

We believe in integration
We are a part of an official effort to integrate refugees in Denmark into the Danish labor market.

Do you care? We do

We take our social responsibility seriously and we engage in a lot of initiatives that support decent work and economic growth.

In our “a flex department” at our main factory in Denmark, we offer jobs to people who need to work under special conditions - permanently or temporarily.

We care and we insist on creating a healthy organization with a good working environment. Do you want to be a part of our sustainable journey?

Our social responsibility is a shared responsibility
See how we care for our most important stakeholders; our customers, suppliers, and employees.

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Sustainability is in our DNA

ABENA is founded on a commitment to making a positive change.

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CONTACT US

ABENA A/S

Egelund 35
DK-6200 Aabenraa
Denmark

T +45 7431 1818
F +45 7462 9737
info@abena.com

ABOUT ABENA

ABENA, founded in 1953, is a Danish, family-owned manufacturer and wholesaler of solutions for the healthcare and industries sectors headquartered in Aabenraa in Southern Denmark.

The ABENA Group, which is represented by subsidiaries in a long list of countries, supplies more than 38,000 products and operates in more than 90 countries across the globe.