Flic's Journey Towards Sustainable Innovation

Flic Announces Commitment to Sustainable Innovation

Stockholm, Sweden - April 4, 2024 - Flic, a hardware development company known for simplifying lives with technology, announces a strong commitment to sustainable innovation. This press release details Flic's multi-faceted approach to incorporating eco-friendly practices throughout its operations, from product design to manufacturing. Flic's goals include achieving carbon-neutral transportation by 2026 and becoming a Net Zero business by 2030.

Flic: A Commitment to Sustainable Innovation

At Flic, we believe in simplifying lives with innovative technology, but we also recognize our responsibility to do so in a way that protects our planet. Sustainability isn't just a trend for us; it's a core value that drives our mission.

Designing with Minimal Footprint

We take a unique approach by designing highly functional products with maximum functionality and minimal materials. This reduces environmental impact throughout their lifecycle, and reflects our design philosophy.

Sustainability Goals

“We recognize that we are making consumer electronics that have a negative environmental impact but we’re highly committed as a business to become net positive contributors to the environment and to help the consumer electronics industry to make the shift. Our sustainability journey is about continuous improvement, and we are also transparent with our sustainability agenda and goals.” says Apoorv Mukati, Sustainability Coordinator.

Flic's sustainability initiatives encompass every aspect of its operations, from product design to manufacturing and supply chain management. Our officially available Sustainability Agenda outlines clear goals, metrics, and timelines, prioritizing waste reduction, carbon emissions, and circular economy initiatives. We strive to become a leader in sustainable product design and setting a new standard for the hardware industry.

Our goals are ambitious yet achievable, considering both environmental and business benefits. By 2026, we aim for carbon-neutral transportation and sustainable packaging with eco-friendly, recyclable materials.

The ultimate goal is to become a Net Zero business by 2030. This ambitious target involves transforming our products into "Green Products" and researching alternatives to single-use plastic in our raw materials, while aiming to reduce reliance on virgin plastic in our products and packaging wherever feasible.

Taking Concrete Steps

We're taking concrete steps towards a sustainable future. Here's a glimpse into the initiatives we've already implemented:

• Carbon Neutral Shipping: Flic pays for each shipment of web orders to be carbon neutral through the Shopify Planet plan.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging: Flic Twist and Hub Mini are entirely made with paper-based packaging, eliminating plastic and ensuring recyclability.
• Recycled Shipping Envelopes: We've transitioned to envelopes with 60% recycled content, FSC certified, and clear recycling instructions.
• Optimized Box Sizes: Our new, smaller boxes minimize excess air shipped, significantly lowering CO2 emissions.
• Plastic-Free Protection: We've replaced single-use plastic with corrugated cardboard for protection.
• Workplace Sustainability: Separate bins in our kitchens encourage responsible waste management at our headquarters.
• Sustainable Packaging Across the Board: From wristbands and stickers to B2B trays and sealing tapes, we're transitioning away from plastic and towards paper-based alternatives.
• Localized Packaging Production: Packaging is now produced in Taiwan & Malaysia, aligning with our manufacturing locations and eliminating unnecessary cross-border shipping.
• Return Order System: We've implemented a system to efficiently manage returned products, promoting reuse and responsible disposal.

The Journey Continues

Our commitment to sustainability is a continuous journey. It is not just about the environment, it's about building a future-proof business that attracts environmentally conscious customers, drives innovation, and inspires positive change. Join us on this journey!

Read the full Sustainability Agenda here.