
Our three strategic key topics
The results of our materiality analysis have shown that there is still a lot to do in the area of “Environmental” and at the same time we have a lot of potential and opportunities. We are therefore focusing on environmental topics as a first step. The three strategic key topics are complemented by measures in the areas of social and governance topics.
Key topic 1: Climate change and carbon emissions
Careful management of our environment and climate is one of the three strategic key topics for Beyond Gravity in the coming years. We are focusing primarily (but not exclusively) on reducing carbon dioxide. We consume very few fossil fuels and already obtain most of our energy from renewable energy sources. Nevertheless, as a manufacturing company with 1,600 employees, we have a significant carbon footprint, which we want to further reduce in the years to come. The following levers will make a significant contribution to reducing our CO2 emissions across the company:
Optimising energy efficiency and sourcing: Optimisation measures in the area of energy consumption will enable us to further reduce energy consumption and thus both directly and indirectly reduce our CO2 emissions. These can be, for example, measures to improve the building shell, the use of LED lights or the recalibration of heating and cooling systems. However, the day-to-day efficient use of energy by our employees also makes a significant contribution to reducing overall energy requirements.
Renewable energy: The aim is to gradually be able to cover our energy needs exclusively through renewable energy. This will enable us to reduce the use of fossil fuels and, consequently, CO2 emissions.
Supply chain: By far the largest carbon footprint is indirectly caused by our supply chain. The aim is therefore to better monitor and evaluate our suppliers and to work with them on common goals for reducing CO2.
Switching to public transport, cutting down on business trips, making the workplace more flexible: We want to motivate our employees and create incentives to use public transport to get to work, to reduce unnecessary business trips, to favour rail travel over air travel wherever possible, and to enable working from home wherever it makes sense.
Net Zero: Even though the path to climate neutrality will be challenging, we want to outline the way there in vthe coming year.
Step by step towards modern, sustainable offices
We are currently renovating our offices in Gothenburg, Linköping and Vienna,
and in Zurich we are renting additional space in the Circle at the airport
from summer 2023. The result will be attractive open-space offices with flexible
workstations that promote cross-functional learning, collaboration and
engagement.
The modern offices will help us to reduce heating and energy costs in our
premises. In some locations, such as Linköping, there are solar panels on the
entire roof of the production area.
Key topic 3: Responsible sourcing
It is important for us to work with suppliers who share our sustainability goals. In addition to climate protection measures, we also ensure compliance with all laws and regulations affecting us within the supply chain – for example with regard to human rights, corporate integrity, and health and safety. A software-based monitoring and evaluation solution and a business code of conduct serve as tools for greater transparency.
Supplier commitment: A commitment to our business code of conduct and defined goals from our suppliers form the basis and understanding of ESG materiality issues.
Supplier Monitoring & Assessment: A software based solution for monitoring and assessing ESG performance data from our suppliers as well as selective additional transparency within our supply chain vis-à-vis our management.
Supplier Development: Accompanying and supporting suppliers in the application of measures plays an important role in the implementation of our ESG ambitions within our supply chain. Supplier development in ESG disciplines will also be taken into account as a competitive advantage in the selection of suppliers.
… and beyond!
The three strategic focal points focus primarily on the “Environmental” area. Of course, as a global company, other social and governance issues are also important to us. The three strategic key topics are therefore complemented by the following measures: