At the Datwyler Group, we strive for sustainable profitable growth for the benefit of our stakeholders. In line with our unique values, we maintain a sustainable management approach. As a reliable partner, we fulfill our social and environmental responsibilities and contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability is an important strategic goal to us and we live by it – from product development to customer service, employee management and production all the way to social commitment. This is how we make our business and our products future-proof.
The sustainable management approach is reflected, among other things, in our membership in the UN Global Compact. Our membership obliges us to abide by the ten principles of human rights, labor practices, environmental protection and the fight against corruption.
Our Annual sustainability report, in line with the Global Reporting Initiative [GRI] guidelines, records our progress.
The EcoVadis audit and rating makes our corporate social responsibility and sustainability activities available to our customers in a standardized form.
We also report our resource consumption to CDP [formerly Carbon Disclosure Project].
Our Annual sustainability report, in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, records our progress.
The EcoVadisaudit and rating makes our corporate social responsibility and sustainability activities available to our customers in a standardized form.
We also report our resource consumption to CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project).
Total electricity sourced from certified hydropower power plants. Total process and heating energy sourced from local wood-fired heating plant. Annual total reduction of CO2 emissions by 3’600 tonnes.
Reduction of relative resource consumption per sales unit in two consecutive years.
Sustainability means balancing economic, social and environmental responsibility. The most important sustainability issues are summarized below. You can find more detailed information about the individual issues in our sustainability report.
Datwyler strives for sustainable profitable growth for the benefit of all stakeholders. Along with its unique shareholder structure, this endeavor forms the basis for guaranteeing the independence of the Group as a company and helping it to meet its social and ecological responsibilities. Our Datwyler locations generate significant benefits for local industry and municipalities – such as the taxes paid directly by the Datwyler companies, the taxes paid indirectly by employees, and indirect economic impacts.
At Datwyler, we ensure that our customers are truly satisfied, as this is essential for our sustained success. While a decentralized leadership style fosters an entrepreneurial culture, we are continuously working to get better. To this end, we conduct regular customer surveys and systematic complaint management. Highest quality standards and reliability are key success factors that customers especially appreciate when working with us. The companies of the Datwyler Group continuously invest in even better material and process technologies, production facilities and test methods. At Datwyler, we received five awards for superlative quality and innovation in the 2018 reporting year.
Clean Room Technology
For us at Datwyler, the responsible use of natural resources is an important principle that is enshrined both in the company values and in our Code of Conduct. In addition, at most of our locations, our environmental management is certified in accordance with ISO 14001. In 2017, we reduced our material consumption per revenue unit as follows: Heating oil – 5%, power – 0.4%, water – 9.6%, waste – 4.5%. 69.7% of our waste is already being recycled and we will not stop improving.
As a Datwyler, we have clear safety regulations for workplaces with potential risk. Regular audits and training help raise awareness of occupational safety among management and employees. In the year under review, we recorded 6.15 days absence per full-time equivalent employee due to sickness and 0.23 days absence per full-time equivalent due to accidents at work. In 2018, Datwyler spent CHF 354 million on human resources costs, including social security benefits. As a Datwyler, we take a systematic approach to talent management and run an internal career development program to attract the leaders of tomorrow. In addition, we regularly conduct a standardized group-wide employee survey. Around 80% of our employees have a high level of commitment to Datwyler as an employer.
As a Datwyler, we have a standard, binding Code of Conduct for all our 3,600 suppliers, based on the principles of the UN Global Compact. Our Sealing Solutions division reports that Datwyler procures around 58,000 tons of raw materials annually. In order to substantially reduce packaging material, we have the raw materials delivered in bulk quantities from dry-jacket tankers whenever possible and appropriate.
Datwyler is a fair and responsible business partner: We have been a member of the UN Global Compact since the beginning of 2009 and have a group-wide binding Code of Conduct for our employees and suppliers. Any and all forms of discrimination, bribery or corruption are strictly prohibited. A standardized compliance reporting process ensures that every subsidiary implements the Code of Conduct.
