Equality statement

All employees will have equal opportunities regardless of their cultural background, ethnicity, functional ability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, outlook on life, religion, or sexual orientation. We want a varied and inclusive work environment with equal career opportunities for all.

Section 2 How we work for equality and non-discrimination

At Airthings, we see the value of having a diverse workforce that reflects society. As of the 31 December 2024, we had employees from over 30 different nationalities with English as our working language. Our goal is to ensure an inclusive work environment with equal career opportunities for all. Airthings facilitates that all employees receive equal opportunities for job development. Generally, when hiring, our recruitment focuses on achieving a balance regarding age, gender, and other backgrounds. 

Airthings’ employees are responsible for contributing to a good and inclusive work environment and acting in a manner that creates trust and respect. Our equality and human rights work is rooted in the company’s strategy, values, and ethical guidelines. Since 2022, we have had a Policy for Human Rights, Diversity and Inclusion, which can be found at airthings.com/sustainability/reports.

Airthings have zero tolerance for harassment, and we have defined procedures to report cases violating our human rights and diversity policy. This includes a public, anonymous grievance mechanism, also found at airthings.com/sustainability/reports. Throughout 2024, there were no reported incidents of discrimination. 

We run regular employee surveys, both covering employee engagement and other aspects of the organization and work environment. The results are shared across the organization and actively followed up by each department and the leadership team.

Airthings works actively to promote an inclusive and non-discriminatory work environment. In 2021, we began work on the UN's sustainability goals with a particular focus on goal number 5 "Gender equality". Our focus on gender equality covers all areas, including recruiting and salary adjustments. We discuss and celebrate diversity through regular town halls and our International Women’s Day events. We also encourage employees to organize social events, and in 2024 we celebrated India Day and Italian Republic Day based on employee initiatives. 

Airthings values work-life balance and supports pregnant employees and parents in achieving it. This includes extended remote work, additional rest breaks, flexible work hours, and the (voluntary) option to work part time as needed. We fully support and encourage each employee, independent of gender, in taking their wanted share of parental leave, recognizing the importance of equal caregiving. 

Professional and thorough recruitment processes are measures that help us recruit for diversity. When we attend career fairs, we always make sure to have both men and women present, and different backgrounds. Advertised positions are open to internal candidates as we place great emphasis on the opportunity that internal mobility provides from a development perspective. We have a structured process for recruitment, and HR is involved in all recruitment processes. Requirements are set for the recruiting manager and any external recruitment services regarding assessment of diversity and gender equality. Norwegian language proficiency is not a requirement for receiving a job offer. We hire broadly, and recent hires include non-Norwegian speakers, graduates and experienced candidates few years away from retirement age. 

In Airthings, all employees must be adequately paid for the work they perform, regardless of gender. All employees' salaries are assessed annually. In connection with salary assessments and salary determination associated with new hires, an assessment of equal pay is made to avoid biases. If inequalities that cannot be justified in other circumstances are revealed during the annual salary assessment, additional funds are provided to even these out.

Further work on equality and non-discrimination

We are proud of the progress we have made in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and our commitment to diversity remains strong. We do not see the need to add additional initiatives but will continue to uphold the practices that have contributed to our success thus far. Moving forward, our focus will be on maintaining and strengthening existing initiatives to ensure lasting impact. By sustaining our progress, we aim to create an environment where all employees feel valued and supported.