Datwyler is a new member of the Circular Rubber Platform, through which it is actively committing to a more sustainable circular economy in the elastomer industry.
Datwyler has been partnering with the non-governmental organization Planet Water for several years to improve access to clean drinking water in Maharashtra, India.
Datwyler decided to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and working towards binding greenhouse gas reduction targets as part of its sustainability strategy with clearly defined focus topics.
The Swiss Datwyler plant, together with the company oeko energie AG, is operating an innovative «Self-Consumption Network».
EcoVadis has awarded Datwyler platinum, the highest standard, for its sustainability performance for the first time.
What sustainability means to Datwyler
At Datwyler, all employees are encouraged to advance sustainability . To support this, the company has defined clear targets and created freedom of action.
Partnership with Planet Water
The partnership with Planet Water has already began in 2019. To date, Datwyler has supported a total of 37 AquaTowers, providing drinking water for some 67'000 people (status as of 1 April 2023).
Datwyler has more than 19,000 m2 of photovoltaic panels spread across six plants worldwide. This enables the company to produce around 4,400 MWh of electricity annually for its own consumption.
Plan for solar panels at the Indian plant (2021)
Use of solar panels to generate electricity will help reduce intake from the public power grid. Supply of more than 2’100 MWh of electricity per year. Reduction of CO2 emission by some 1’800 tons per year. Second phase with solar panels on roof of new building (2022) will add another 2’500 MWh of electricitiy and reduce CO2-emissions by another 2’200 tons.
Plan for solar panels at Datwyler plant in Kesurdi, India
Use of groundwater for air conditioning and ventilation. Reduction of electricity consumption by more than 60% or up to 1,900 MWh per year compared to a conventional solution based on chillers.
Datwyler plant in Schattdorf, Switzerland
The plant in Schattdorf is entirely powered by renewable energy, thanks to its own solar power system, the purchase of certified hydroelectricity and its participation in a combined heat and power plant as part of a local “Self-Consumption Association” (ZEV).
Datwyler plant in Schattdorf, Switzerland
Proactive chemical compliance management
Datwyler goes beyond legal requirements worldwide. Increase of occupational safety of our employees. Reduction of environmental impact of our products. Natural rubber accounts for less than 1% of rubber raw materials. Customers benefit from particularly safe elastomer compounds.
The washing of the high quality health care components requires considerable amounts of water. With the closed water circuit in its Indian plant Datwyler saves significant amounts of water in an area where water is scarce.
Closed water circuit at Datwyler plant in Kesurdi, India
In 2021, Datwyler established an ESG landscape with twelve focus topics that embody the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and delivering more value for all stakeholders. The focus topics are structured according to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities and are intended to close gaps and build on existing strengths.
Each topic bundles activities relating to current and future projects, and contain clear responsibilities with measurable objectives, derived measures, and quantifiable key figures for effective monitoring.
Reducing its ecological footprint is an important aspect of sustainability, supported by many of Datwyler’s stakeholders. To achieve this, one of the company’s environmental initiatives is to attain climate neutrality (scope 1 + 2) by 2030 following the Science Based Targets approach. Other environmental initiatives focus on: embedding eco-design principles into its product and manufacturing development processes; increasing sustainability awareness and life-cycle thinking in the company; reinforcing initiatives to reduce water, heating, and electricity consumption; reducing waste generation; and finding sustainable procurement solutions through the supplier base that align with internal and external benchmarks.
Social
Deliver more valueBy focusing on social activities Datwyler aims to deliver more value and meaningful purpose to its customers, employees and communities. Employee satisfaction and commitment are crucial for continued success and employer branding. Having a dynamic, diverse, and multicultural workforce brings several advantages such as increased productivity and creativity, improved cultural awareness, a positive reputation, employee empowerment and engagement, and expanded marketing opportunities. As one of the largest employers in the regions, Datwyler has a responsibility to elevate local communities. By supporting charitable projects and enabling employees to engage with their community, Datwyler creates a sense of pride and belonging, while simultaneously increasing its reputation both as an employer and community member. Other social initiatives include: engaging with customers to co-create sustainable products and safeguarding the safety and health of the workforce.
In the area of governance, Datwyler focuses on continuous development of transparency, compliance and ethics, diversity of the Board of Directors and Executive Management, and commitments such as integrating a sustainability component into variable pay for all bonus-eligible employees.
The Swiss online platform maschinenmarkt.ch reports on Datwyler joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Datwyler commits to science-based emission reduction targets by joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The Datwyler apprentice camp has been a tradition for over 30 years. This year, the first-year apprentices supported the alpine herdsmen on the Urnerboden.
The rating agency for sustainability performance, EcoVadis, has awarded Datwyler the platinum standard for the first time. The award puts the company in the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies from over 180 countries assessed.
First-year apprentices lend a hand in the forest and plant 225 trees.
As part of an internal competition, sustainability projects by Datwyler apprentices received awards.
Datwyler is installing “Uri’s largest photovoltaic system" at its Schattdorf site, with an annual production of around 800,000 kilowatt hours. This corresponds to the annual electricity consumption of around 200 four-person single-family homes. The project also involves the company's own electrician apprentices.
The Environmental Impact Award is presented to the Alliance-to-Zero. Datwyler is shortlisted thanks to the multiple measures it has taken to reduce its environmental footprint.
Alliance to Zero President Sebastian Gerner, Vice-President Robert O’Beirn and Committee Member Sabrina Gérard talk with ONdrugDelivery about the Alliance, an association for pharma and biotech supply chain companies that aims to facilitate the transition of the pharma sector to compliance with net-zero emissions.
How environmentally friendly a hybrid vehicle is, depends on a great many variables, not least the way in which the boundaries of assessment are drawn. What is often overlooked is the fact that the effectiveness of plug-in hybrid vehicles in terms of their environmental impact depends very much on the driving and charging discipline of their users, especially in the case of large SUVs or luxury vehicles, which are common with this type of powertrain.
The report "The Automotive Industry in the Era of Sustainability" notes that in an era of growing concern about climate change and environmental degradation, sustainability is a strategic priority for mobility organizations worldwide.
In a hybrid vehicle, the powertrain consists of a combustion engine and an electric motor. How environmentally friendly this technology really is, depends on many factors
The hybrid vehicle has become a popular choice as the bridge for the zero-emission future of mobility. But is this a suitable solution? We look at the environmental credentials of hybrid vehicles.
The Datwyler experts take a close look at sustainability in the mobility sector and the activities contributing to a greener future at a component level and beyond .
Identifying and specifying the correct components can boost sustainability in the automotive sector.
Dirk Borghs considers the obligation of the pharmaceutical sector to implement environmentally responsible practices, and discusses the steps Datwyler is taking in its efforts for sustainability.
