Environment Our environmental and energy policies Our environmental and energy policies are two central components of our sustainability strategy that focus on minimising our environmental impacts and consumption of natural resources across our value chain. These policies contain a number of measures to help us protect the environment and save energy and also promote investment in more efficient processes and the necessary technical infrastructure. The four pillars of our environmental and energy policies are as follows: Partnership We expect our partners to uphold the same standards as us. We therefore liaise closely with them regarding sustainability targets. Together we identify areas for action and take steps to protect the environment and conserve resources. In doing so, we fulfil our mission to deliver lasting benefits and added value for everyone involved with our products and services, from our business partners right through to our retail customers and end users. Innovation We take an active interest in our customers' individual requirements and are continually looking for ways to improve our products, services and processes. This curiosity inspires our innovation process – including when it comes to sustainability. No stage of the product life cycle escapes our scrutiny, from the procurement of raw materials, through to product development and use and ultimately potential recycling options. Our aim is to minimise our use of resources during the manufacturing and packaging processes and ensure our transport operations are as environmentally friendly as possible, while continuing to deliver high quality products that are built to last. Continuous improvement We are firm believers in questioning the status quo and identifying opportunities to improve – and sustainability is no exception. We are always looking for ways to optimise our processes to make more efficient use of our natural resources and, in doing so, minimise the environmental impacts of our operations. These continual improvements represent both an important priority and major commitment for our business. Employees The loyalty and dedication of our employees is vital to our business success. Likewise, without their support, we cannot achieve our environmental and energy targets. Both at work and on their commute, all of our employees have a role to play. Only by working together can we promote a culture of mutual trust and open communication and put our policies for the conservation of resources and protection of the environment into practice. As a family business, we are committed to building long-term partnerships and to working together to develop solutions. For us, sustainability is not just an attitude, but a strategic factor in our success. We work in dialogue with our customers and stakeholders to develop solutions that create ecological and social added value while also making commercial sense. Johannes Hämmerle, Sustainability Management, Blum Austria 38 © Copyright by Blum
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