WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
The well-being and health of the individual and the group are important competitive factors. Individual "wellness profiles" are provided by the company to each employee on a voluntary basis. The profile includes advice on how to live a healthier life based on results obtained.

To prevent long-term illness, we work proactively with rehabilitation at an early phase of the illness. The constant evolution of the organization is important in esuring a stimulating workplace and in adapting to the rapidly changing world of biotech industry. We work together to smoothly implement changes.

Equality creates a better workplace. Karo Bio’s equal opportunities plan is in accordance with the Swedish Equal Opportunities Act. Men and women must have the same opportunities for employment, training, promotion, and development in the workplace. In addition, no employee shall be discriminated against on the basis of nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY
As is the case with all industrial operations, Karo Bio affects the environment. As a research company without its own production facilities, Karo Bio’s consumption of energy and other natural resources and its discharges of substances into the air and water are relatively limited.

Karo Bio routinely works with chemical substances as well as genetically modified cells and microorganisms, which places stringent demands for comprehensive environmental and safety efforts to minimize adverse effects on the environment and human health.

Our environmental program is conducted as an integrated part of our operation and is oriented to preventive measures for constant improvement with the goal of meeting with or exceeding applicable legal requirements, directives, and international agreements.

Constant efforts in attaining optimal environmentally friendly waste handling are conducted in collaboration with accredited contractors. Karo Bio currently practices extensive source separation of waste, with the focus on environmentally impacting waste classified as hazardous.

Karo Bio is constantly striving to improve tools and methods for risk analysis, assessment, and audits in the fields of the environment and safety.