Policies related to climate change mitiga- tion [E1-2]
The Zumtobel Group not only demonstrates its efforts to improving sustainability per- formance in its own business activities but is continually expanding its commitment to due diligence in relation to environmental impacts throughout the value chain.
The FOCUSED[+] strategy sets the strategic direction of the Zumtobel Group. Environ- mental issues are incorporated in the Zum- tobel Group’s sustainability strategy through the letter E – Environment and Engaged Employees – and in the Group’s integrated management system. As a result, the mate- rial impacts, risks and opportunities related to climate change mitigation are considered to be of significant importance within the Group.
SBTi & Code of Conduct
By committing to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Zumtobel Group has also underscored its commitment to achieving the target of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees. Implementation and compliance are consistently adhered to with the help of a transition plan and are continuously pro- moted by the Group and all of its business partners. The obligation to reduce emissions and achieve targets in accordance with SBTi is laid down in the Code of Conduct for the Group’s own workforce. By requi- ring all business partners throughout the value chain to sign the Code of Conduct for Business Partners, the Zumtobel Group has also incorporated its business partners into its environmental responsibility. The codes of conduct fall under the responsibility of the Management Board. More information on the Code of Conduct and the Code of Conduct for Business Partners can be found in the section ‘Business conduct policies and corporate culture [G1-1]’.
Environmental policy
An active environmental management sys- tem forms an integral part of the Zumtobel Group’s integrated management system. The environmental policy lays down princip- les and objectives related to environmental protection and climate change mitigation. Key environmental aspects such as energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, resource use and waste management are addressed. These principles serve as a guide for the Group’s own workforce in their day- to-day activities, thereby raising awareness of the need to use resources sustainably. The Group’s environmental policy has been approved by the Management Board and can be found on the Group’s website for all internal and external stakeholders. Opera- tional implementation is driven by global and local management teams. However, all employees contribute to achieving the envi- ronmental targets. The Environmental Policy is regularly reviewed within the framework of the Integrated Management System and updated where necessary. By receiving ISO 14001 certificates, accredited certification partners have verified the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the integrated management system in place within the Zumtobel Group.
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