A Forward-Thinking Approach to Sustainability
In 2024, having successfully achieved several of the ambitious goals set in our previous sustainability strategy, we decided to update and expand our approach. The refreshed strategy builds on our accomplishments, focusing on new ambitious goals and strengthening our commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and corporate governance
Why we updated our Strategy
Our previous sustainability strategy laid a strong foundation, but as global challenges such as accelerating climate change, social equity, and responsible governance continue to evolve, we knew it was essential to adapt. The goal of our updated strategy is to ensure we remain a leader in sustainability, meeting and exceeding the expectations of our stakeholders, including society, customers, employees, and the environment.
We focused on the following key areas when revising our strategy:
• Alignment with Global Standards: Integrating the latest best practices in environmental stewardship, social equity, and corporate transparency.
• Innovation and Ambition: Establishing goals that are not only achievable but also inspire us to continuously push boundaries in sustainable development.
• Holistic Responsibility: Embedding sustainability deeply into the core of our business operations and decision-making processes, reflecting our enduring commitment to responsible growth
Key Updates in the ESG Strategy
The cornerstones of our updated strategy are:
Environment
We are placing greater emphasis on energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction. The updated environmental goals focus on:
Accelerated CO₂ Reduction: Building on our successes, we are further reducing CO₂ emissions through infrastructure improvements and increased reliance on renewable energy sources.
Enhanced Energy Efficiency: As we continue to expand and modernize our infrastructure, we remain committed to increase energy efficiency while maintaining high service quality.
Renewable Energy Commitment: A larger share of our energy needs will be sourced from clean energy or self-produced renewable power.
Social
In the social sphere, our strategy emphasizes:
Digital Competence Initiatives: Expanding programs that enhance digital literacy and skills across society.
Gender Pay Gap Reduction: Strengthening our commitment to gender equality with clear targets and accountability measures to reduce the gender pay gap.
Inclusive Workplace Policies: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of our workforce.
Corporate Governance
Our governance approach focuses on:
Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Ensuring that suppliers meet high sustainability standards and adhering to best practices in ethical sourcing.
Strengthened Compliance Systems: Continuing to uphold industry-leading compliance and transparency practices
Integration with Global Development Goals
Our updated sustainability strategy remains aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are committed to making measurable contributions in areas such as climate action, gender equality, and responsible business practices.
What this means for the future
With these updates, we are not only responding to current sustainability challenges but also demonstrating our commitment to consistent, long-term sustainability efforts. Our goal is to engage a wide range of employees in working together to achieve our ambitious objectives, ensuring that our operations create value for all stakeholders while safeguarding the planet and promoting social equity.
We look forward to achieving these goals together and making a lasting impact.
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