Environmental, Social and Governance

We are active in the European market and already manufacture locally in Europe (600 FTE). We have factories in France, the Netherlands and Poland. This greatly reduces our CO2 emissions during transport. Manufacturing locally increases the probability that raw materials and semi-finished products will be of local origin.

To help us reach our goals, we have carried out energy efficiency audits. These identified where we can save energy, for example by replacing equipment with more efficient models. We have installed energy-efficient LED lighting with sensors, which only turns on if someone is present. We have replaced the compressors in our factory in Veenendaal. The heat generated in the compressors is collected as a residual product and fed back into our central heating system.

With our packaging program, we aim to reduce the volume of packaging we use, as well as eliminating single-use plastics. We have optimised our consumer packaging step by step, and we have the goal that all outgoing transport packaging and packaging materials do not contain single-use plastics wherever possible.

We are actively working to reduce the volume of waste we produce. We run a waste reduction program, which includes reducing the volume of packaging and paper we use, maximising waste separation in our offices and factories, increasing our recycling efforts and optimising material reuse in our production processes.

We manufacture our products in a socially responsible way and we comply with all environmental regulations and health and safety standards. We continually monitor our compliance.

We value diversity in all aspects of our company, from our workforce to our customer portfolio. We recognise that mixed teams perform better and we promote an inclusive and cooperative workplace.

We are aware that we are part of a wider community. That’s why we are actively involved with our local communities by building up strong relationships with the people and organisations around us. By manufacturing locally, we create employmentopportunities close to home.

We are aware that our employees are of immeasurable value and that committed employees are essential to our success. We carry out an annual employee engagement survey to ensure that we meet the needs and expectations of our employees.

Our code of conduct describes the ethical and legal standards that our employees, suppliers and partners must observe in their business activities. We carry out supplier audits in high-risk countries to promote awareness of, commitment to and adherence to ethical and sustainable business practices in our supply chain.

The key to success and to creating a meaningful impact is to work together with our partners in the industry. We believe in the power of partnerships and cooperation to help us achieve our common goals and to promote sustainability.