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Our Approach & Strategy

Renta operates through a decentralized model, emphasizing local responsibility and decision-making. Our Group-wide strategy ensures consistent policies, while allowing flexibility across segments.

Key governance tools include:

✔ Code of Conduct (for employees)
✔ Business Code of Conduct (for partners & suppliers)
✔ Environmental Guideline
Purchasing Guideline
Human Rights & Anti-Corruption Policies

These are reviewed regularly and align with international frameworks such as the UN Global Compact.

Strategy Action Plan runs until 2026, covering e.g. gender diversity, chemical reduction, supplier screening, and ISO certification.

Our Way to Operate

Sustainability Governance Structure

Board of Directors: ultimate responsibility
Group Management & Head of Sustainability: lead ESG strategy and human rights governance
Fleet Director: ESG integration into fleet & supplier decisions
Segment HSEQ Managers: local implementation
All Renta employees: expected to uphold the Code of Conduct and report concerns

We collaborate with suppliers and customers to drive improvement throughout our value chain.

Read more in our sustainability report

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct applies to all employees and outlines expectations for:
✔ Human & labour rights
✔ Environmental responsibility
✔ Anti-corruption
✔ Ethical sourcing & compliance

It is based on the UN Global Compact and related international conventions. Segments may adopt stricter local policies as needed.

Read the full Code of Conduct

Business Code of Conduct

Our BCoC outlines expectations for our suppliers, partners and customers, including:
Human rights (no child labour, safe working conditions, no harassment)
Environmental responsibility (precautionary principle, waste management)
Responsible sourcing (especially conflict-affected areas)
Anti-corruption and data protection

2024 Target: BCoC included in 100% of rental agreements — ✅ Completed

Read the Business Code of Conduct

Supply Chain Management

We partner with responsible suppliers and maintain strict ESG criteria.

Our Purchasing Guideline covers:
✔ Environmental impact
✔ Technical specs
✔ Waste handling
✔ Supplier ESG alignment (incl. EU Taxonomy)

Our integrated reporting system allows full traceability and enables ESG risk identification and improvement.

Supplier Evaluation & Auditing

Annual supplier evaluations measure ESG performance.

Focus areas:
✔ Transparency across the value chain
✔ Risk minimization
Long-term partnerships
Human rights in high-risk countries, using World Bank Governance Indicators

Physical audits may be conducted by independent third parties when risks are identified.

2024 Target: 80% of suppliers (>1 MEUR spend) ESG-screened — ✅ Completed

Data Privacy & Security

We treat data protection and cybersecurity as critical parts of sustainable business.

✔ ISO 27001-certified DigiOffice manages IT and security
Cyber best practices are embedded across the organization
Employees are trained regularly on data protection

Read more about data privacy

Whistleblowing

We encourage employees, partners, and stakeholders to speak up about any misconduct or ethical concerns.

The Whistleblowing Channel, provided by external partner WhistleB, allows anonymous and secure reporting.

Submit a report