Sustainability

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

At Sialtech and Geosonic France, we understand the importance of sustainable resource usage and the need to minimize our impact on the environment, society, and public health. To achieve this goal, we have implemented various policies and practices.

Geosonic France and Sialtech are both involved in the ABO Group’s ESG program. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are the three main areas on which companies are evaluated for sustainability and social responsibility.

Sialtech makes a yearly Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report that outlines our social policy. Our policy is based on the 3 P’s: People, Planet, and Profit. Our employees are the backbone of our business, and we prioritize their welfare by providing a safe and healthy work environment, training and development opportunities, and promoting diversity and inclusion. We also ensure that our suppliers and subcontractors share our commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.

We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and minimizing our impact on the environment through measures such as investing in energy-efficient equipment and promoting eco-friendly practices among our employees. We also prioritize the use of sustainable materials and aim to reduce waste and emissions.

In addition, we recognize that our business has a role to play in contributing to society. We support social initiatives and organizations that align with our values and aim to create positive change in our communities. We operate in a financially responsible and sustainable manner to ensure the long-term success of our business.

 

CSR report 2020
Welfare of employees
Reducing C02 emissions
Contribution to society
SIALTECH: CO2 REDUCTION

Thanks to the reduction in energy consumption within our business operations and reduction of CO2 in projects and in the chain, we have been rectified on the CO2 performance ladder v3.1 on step 3 since April 2016.

Our goal? Achieve at least level 4 on the CO2 performance ladder. We achieve this by including the emission data of our suppliers and waste processing companies in the new CO2 reduction plans.

SIALTECH: SUSTAINABLE MEASURES

Some of the measures we have taken and the projects we are involved in with regard to sustainability.

Green power

Since 2019, Sialtech has been consuming green electricity. This electricity is sustainably produced by energy supplier Engie in the Riedpolder, located between Harlingen and Franeker. As a result, the scope 2 CO2 emissions of our offices decreased significantly.

Sustainable supplier

We are registered at Duurzameleverancier.nl, the platform for organizations that want to invest in sustainability. We update our emissions data twice a year on the website about safe and responsible operations.

CO2 compensation

The annual CO2 emissions of our machines and vehicles are fully compensated.

CO2 footprint of U15

Sialtech participated between 2016 and 2018 in in the CO2 footprint project U15. This project compared the footprints of participants and allows participants to exchange knowledge and tips.