A natural part of our business, a serious part of our strategy
Our approach to sustainability
We want to have a positive impact on people and the planet through our work. We’re committed to sustainable practices both through the products we design and the way we run our business.
Our work
From the beginning, we’ve pushed the boundaries for energy-efficient products. Today, we’re more committed than ever to pioneering safer and more ecological solutions through technological innovation.
We’re proud of our contributions to improving the environmental performance of critical infrastructure while keeping reliability and connectivity strong, even in remote areas.
Our ambition
We recognize the need to decouple technological innovation from negative impacts on individuals, communities, and the environment.
To succeed, we’re scaling our ambitions and integrating sustainability into all our processes and decision making. With increased awareness of our impacts in our value chain, we’re establishing clear plans to make meaningful improvements.
Our relationships
As a purpose-driven company, we put people before the bottom line. Because our value chain spans across industries and markets, it’s crucial we listen to all concerns and foster positive relationships with our employees, partners, customers, and suppliers.
We’re building a company culture founded on integrity and a commitment to sustainable development which also ensures long term value creation.
Our core ESG initiatives
We’re dedicated to environmental, social and governmental responsibility and are integrating sustainable processes at every level of our business. We’ve identified the ESG areas including, but not limited to, our core initiatives where we can make the biggest difference.
Responsible value chain
We’re aware of our influence on how we run our business and with whom. Our first step is to enhance supply chain visibility, which in the long run ensures integrity and stability.
- We uphold ethical procurement and customer due diligence.
- We prioritize regional value chains.
- We strive for long term value creation with strategic suppliers and fully utilize supplier capabilities.
Sustainable and energy-efficient products
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, and it starts with product development. We continue our mission by:
- Developing the most energy-efficient products on the market.
- Optimizing our product life cycle.
- Testing for product quality and safety.
- Staying two steps ahead of regulatory compliance.
Resource management in operations and logistics
We’re committed to integrating highly efficient processes that reduce waste, costs, and consumption, such as:
- Mapping GHG emissions to identify opportunities for decarbonizing our value chain.
- Tracking resource use and inflow.
- Fully optimizing our container space to reduce our impacts from logistics and distribution pathways.
- Prioritizing responsible waste management and recycling.
Accountable employer
As a multicultural company that celebrates our employees’ diversity, we acknowledge the importance of wellbeing in the workplace and strive to uphold:
- Occupational health and safety.
- Training and employee development.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
- A company culture based on shared values and ethical standards.
Project Greenline
The future of sustainable refrigerants is here
Our cooling products are now available with a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, keeping you ahead of new regulations and driving environmental responsibility.
With a growing industry demand for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we took proactive steps to identify a refrigerant that not only meets new regulations but also sets a new standard for our business and the sustainability goals we work towards.
After extensive testing, we’re proud to introduce R513a for its distinctive advantages while maintaining our leading cooling capacity.
The R513a refrigerant is the right choice, lowering GWP by over 50% compared to standard refrigerants, and ensuring health and safety, as well as uncomplicated handling thanks to its non-flammable and non-toxic properties.
Our contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Global Compact outlines seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote sustainable development. We primarily focus on five goals where we can make the greatest impact.
Affordable and clean energy
We connect off grid areas by integrating renewable energy into our solutions. These solutions enhance connection and empower rural areas to be self-sufficient, thereby improving their quality of life and economic opportunities.
Decent work and economic growth
With five locations and many more partnership agreements around the world, we create jobs across several markets and contribute to economic growth in the markets we serve. We’re committed to supporting local economies by upholding responsible labor standards, fair wages, and more for our own workforce and through the value chain.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
We contribute to industry innovation and decarbonization through our resilient and adaptable solutions for cooling, powering, and protection of infrastructure systems. These solutions further increase access to reliable information and communications technology by ensuring infrastructure is robust and secure.
Responsible consumption and production
As a manufacturing company, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impacts by adopting circular practices and ensuring resource efficiency and responsible sourcing of materials in our supply chain, production, and logistics.
Climate action
Sustainability is a core part of our strategy, not just in the products we offer, but in how we do business. We are focused on mitigating climate change by integrating climate-resilient solutions, decarbonizing our own operations and promoting climate action along our value chain.
