SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY

At STEFFCA, we take our social responsibility and carbon footprint seriously. We want to focus on the climate, the environment, and people while running a responsible and financially sound company.

As one of Denmark’s foremost suppliers of gaskets and sealing solutions, we ensure that our business contributes to a more sustainable world.

We see it as our social responsibility to ensure that our gaskets are manufactured from the best materials and to precise specifications to minimize the risk of leaks, which could have severe consequences for the climate, the environment, and people.

We work continuously and systematically to implement impactful initiatives. In 2023 we updated our sustainability strategy, setting the following priorities: product responsibility, sustainable operation, and a good working environment. Read more about Product Responsibility and Sustainable Operation at this link.

EMPLOYEES IN FOCUS
We want to offer a good working environment to attract and retain qualified staff. It is important to us that all our colleagues thrive, develop, and are supported to a healthier lifestyle.

We also know that it is important to keep colleagues informed about our sustainability initiatives; this will help to create a good working environment. Creating a good working environment focuses on three areas:

JOB SECURITY AND WELL-BEING
We are focused on job security and staff well-being. We want our colleagues to feel safe at work, and we want to help each other to ensure that we have a safe and healthy work environment.

At STEFFCA, we encourage all our employees to join a weekly walk, and fruit and vegetables are available to all staff every day.

All staff are enrolled in a health insurance scheme. This ensures that all our employees have the best outcomes should they need medical treatment. All staff members are also offered a flu vaccination as this illness can be very serious for some.

We also offer all our employees a canteen scheme to ensure everyone can access a healthy and varied diet.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT
We involve all staff in the pursuit of a good working environment. Initiatives include a staff workshop where we agreed on various focus areas, such as health.

We strive to be an inclusive workplace by employing people who may otherwise have difficulty finding a job. Because we see it as our social responsibility to help the individual to develop and move forward, we have assigned a mentor to support these colleagues. We also offer protected employment and flexible working to all our employees if they need to reduce their hours due to illness or reduced capacity. We want to hold on to our employees for as long as possible.

We focus on adequately preparing new employees for our workplace. We have a staff handbook, and we are dedicated to furthering our colleagues’ careers through relevant education and training.

GOOD MANAGEMENT
We support the local community, and through the Red Cross, we have donated to help Ukrainians fleeing the war.

We have also donated to Danmarks Indsamlingen (a country-wide fundraising event) to contribute to a better future for the world’s children.

We also have an Internet Code of Conduct to help us fight corruption.

THE STEFFCA TEAM
We recognise the importance of our employees feeling part of the community on the STEFFCA team. Therefore, we regularly organise joint events to strengthen our employees’ social relationships. Here is a small selection of events:

HANDBALL MATCH
We all went to a VIP event where we watched the semi-final match between Odense and Ikast. It was a cosy evening that started with a communal meal and then out into the stands, where we cheered in the best possible way.

TOUR-DE-FRANCE
The entire STEFFCA team and their partners were invited along when the Tour came to Nyborg. It was an incredible experience for all of us to experience the Tour de France atmosphere. The party continued at Sinatur Hotel Storebælt and ended the next day with breakfast for everyone.

A RESPITE FOR THE BRAIN
An event with Niels Krøjgaard, where brains were given something other than gaskets and seals to think about. Niels put on an amazing show of trickery, deception, real psychology and showmanship.

TEAMBUILDING
Sailing in the South Funen Archipelago with Martin Steffensen (CEO and owner) as skipper. We were split into six teams, with each team being allocated an entire day. For some, it was very much out of their comfort zone, for others, it was great to have a day that was different, but for all of them, it was fantastic to spend a whole day with their closest colleagues.

It all culminated in a party held in true STEFFCA style, with a hot dog stand, beer, a gin bar, music and happy colleagues.