14 Foreword from the Managing Directors Being sustainable is about taking responsibility for protecting our future and creating a world where our children and our children’s children can thrive. As fathers and business leaders, we know that this responsibility lies with us. And it matters more now than ever before. The world we live in is changing fast and these changes are bringing with them enormous social, economic and environmental challenges. If we are to overcome these challenges, we must shift our focus to the long term and think and act more sustainably. We must stop defining ourselves by our short-term successes and financial results, and instead develop strategies and actions that ensure our business is making a real difference in the long term. We must have the courage to change and establish a clear vision for our business that puts sustainable products and services centre stage. How do we make this vision a reality? We produce high-quality, high-performance products that are built to last for as long as possible. We establish closed-loop cycles for our raw materials and waste products and scrutinise every aspect of our procurement chains for our raw materials. We prioritise climate-friendly transport and logistics solutions and work hard to minimise our environmental impacts. And we invest in new sites and infrastructure, always conscious of the need to make them as sustainable as possible by minimising the footprint of our buildings, installing smart energy management systems and creating green roofs to promote biodiversity. As one of the largest employers in a vibrant economic region, we also continue to make training opportunities for young people a top priority. And we continue to uphold our commitment to creating an open and friendly working environment where all staff feel valued regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. In all these areas, we are continuously looking for ways we can do better – collecting ideas and taking targeted action to make our business more sustainable and fit for the future. We know that these are just the first steps and that there is still a long road ahead. But we’ll tread this path together. Each and every one of us. Because sustainability impacts us all, including future generations. Philipp Blum Martin Blum Catalogue 2024/2025 Sustainability report 2023
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