Sustainability
Our vision
We strive to be a leading example of sustainable production in the automotive industry. We actively contribute to climate protection through innovative technologies and consistent action.
Our goal is to become climate-neutral along the entire value chain by 2030 and at the same time support our customers in achieving their own sustainability goals.
- Reduction of emissions in all areas
- Efficient use of natural resources
- Fair working conditions and social commitment
Sustainable product life cycle
Specifications
We develop our products based on clear customer requirements, relevant standards, and legal regulations. We also take sustainability considerations into account in doing so.
Development
We incorporate sustainability from the very beginning of the development process by designing with efficiency in mind, selecting responsible materials, and creating durable, recyclable products.
Production
Our focus is on efficient processes, optimized resource utilization, and transparent supply chains.
This is how we ensure responsible manufacturing.
Operations & Maintenance
We design our products for long-term use. Thanks to their high quality and easy maintenance, we can extend their lifecycles and conserve resources.
End of Life
We ensure that our products are reused, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally responsible way once they reach the end of their life cycle.
Ecological pillars
Sustainable production
Resource-conserving and energy-efficient production processes
Circular economy
Closed material cycles and recycling concepts
Sustainable logistics
Optimized transport routes and low-emission supply chains
Biodiversity
Protection and promotion of biodiversity
ACTIA is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
As a globally active company, ACTIA takes its responsibility towards society and the environment seriously. We are guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations in order to help shape a sustainable future. Our main focus is on the following goals:
- SDG 3 – Good health and well-being
We promote technology that contributes to the safety and support of people. - SDG 4 – Quality education
Education and continuous training for our employees and partners are of central importance to us. - SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy
We not only focus on energy-efficient products, but also optimize our production processes to minimize energy consumption.
The Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) provides technical support and capacity building for the SDGs and related thematic focus areas.
Obligations from the ACTIA Group
Procedures, audits, e-learning and training ensure that ACTIA is collectively and individually committed to respecting the principles of integrity on a daily basis in line with the recommendations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development). We are committed to sustainable development and have once again been recognized and rewarded for this by the GAIA Index (47/230).
ACTIA places human rights and the environment at the heart of the Group’s concerns in order to ensure its sustainable success. In addition, we share a commitment to social and environmental responsibility with all ACTIA subsidiaries. ACTIA’s Code of Ethics, signed in 2014, reflects the values so strongly held by the founding families, such as respect and integrity.
The Group has no presence in countries that are on the blacklist of tax havens. ACTIA also has a department dedicated to export control. All Group companies actively promote the application of and respect for the fundamental conventions of the International Labor Organization.
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Commitment
Sustainability is one of the core values of the ACTIA Group and is actively practiced by all employees and the corporate group. We proactively implement well thought-out measures that combine the three pillars of sustainable development:
- Social: for integration and against discrimination
- Economic: Optimization of production capacities
- Environmentally friendly: participatory management of environmental resources
We ensure that these values are conveyed both internally (employees) and externally (customers, suppliers, various partners).
Corporate social responsibility is at the heart of ACTIA’s commitment.
Social and environmental commitment at all levels
In addition to the ISO 14001 standard and other legal requirements, ACTIA implements social and ecological concerns in a concrete manner.
ACTIA minimizes resource and waste consumption, prevents pollution and saves energy to drive the transition to a circular economy.
We promote eco-design in the product development process. We pursue an innovative, environmentally conscious approach when selecting materials and components. We also value sustainability in our production and storage methods and use resources such as water, CO2 emissions, electricity and natural gas responsibly.
Requirements for suppliers
We ensure that these values are conveyed both internally (employees) and externally (customers, suppliers, various partners).
As the basis for a long-term partnership, our values must be shared by our suppliers. The company’s social responsibility is integrated into the ACTIA Supplier Quality Manual, the Purchasing Policy and the Procurement Committee. Quality and sustainability are key points in the qualification and classification of suppliers.
Commitment to well-being and diversity
ACTIA goes beyond the legal requirements and has voluntarily established best practices that promote a positive work environment:
- Improving the quality of life in the workplace
- Combating discrimination
- Promotion of training and continuous professional development
- Promoting diversity and professional equality
- Prevention of psychosocial risks
- Supporting the compatibility of work and private life
ACTIA is aware that human values are the basis of its success. The company therefore promotes and supports personal involvement in solidarity projects.