How We Contribute | Angst+Pfister

Across our global network, we create value by reducing our environmental footprint, by enhancing social responsibility and by strengthening our governance. Our commitment aims at creating meaningful impact and is reflected in our key actions and initiatives.

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Environment

Reducing our Environmental Footprint

Actions We Take

New 2.400 MWh solar plant at Angst+Pfister’s engineering and production site in Bursa (Türkiye)

An important milestone in increasing the share of renewable energy in our energy use has been achieved with the opening of a new photovoltaic system at Angst+Pfister Advanced Technical Solutions and High Performance Compounds Kau[1]cuk A.S.. Together with the existing photovoltaic system at our Group Logistic Center in Embrach (Switzerland) the new system in Bursa can already cover about 15% of our Group-wide electricity consumption with clean energy.

Savings: about 1000 tons CO2 per year

Additional I-REC certificate

At Angst+Pfister Advanced Technical Solutions an I-REC certificate has been purchased leading to 100% of its electricity consumption is covered with renewable sources.

Replacement of oil tank with district heating at the Group Logistics Center in Embrach (Switzerland)

In November, the Group Logistics Center team in Embrach has successfully replaced the oil heating with a more environmental ly friendly district heating system. The hea ting system is based on wood fire and has been developed in collaboration with re newable energy system developer Energie 360°.

Savings: about 260 tons CO2 per year.

Steps towards circularity – systematic collaborati on with suppliers on the broad reuse of packaging material at anyseals in Merchtem (Belgium)

Anyseals, global sealing distributor for the technical trade market and member of the Angst+Pfister Group, broadly reu ses the boxes and pallets from its main suppliers. On average, more than 50% or at least 150 cartons are reused every day, leading to a reduction in packaging material waste and a more sustainable use of resources.

Savings: about 30 tons CO2 per year.

Recycling Project with Advanced Technical Solutions

In 2022, Angst+Pfister Advanced Technical Solutions has engaged in a project with an external recycling company resulting in a reduction of rubber wastes of 79%. Rubber wastes have been sent to an external company, granulated with a grinding machine and then used as raw material in the industry. In this way, it was possible to reduce waste as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

New ISO 50001:2018 Certification

In 2023, our production sites MCM (Bergamo, IT) as well as Angst+Pfister Advanced Technical Solutions (Bursa, TK), have successfully applied for the ISO 50001:2018 certification, a standard that certifies and supports the development of an energy management system to optimize energy efficiency and to address environmental impacts.

Certification was achieved at the end of 2023.

ISO 50001:2018 Angst+Pfister Advanced Technical Solutions
ISO 50001:2018 MCM

Our People

It is our people who determine our culture by living it every day. We acknowledge that dedicated and empowered global teams that are led by trust and respect are the core of our success. We therefore ensure to maintain our values and to provide each employee with the ability to develop and contribute. Above all, we are a family that takes care.

Health and Safety

High occupational health and safety standards are the basis for assuring the safety of our people.

As the first site, MCM (Bergamo, IT) has been recertified with ISO 45001:2018 while other production sites apply the locally applicable health & safety standards. Regular trainings are conducted at each production sites to prevent any major accidents.

Accident frequency rate has been reduced by 42% in 2023 versus 2022

People at Our Core

We excel in quality and global reach, promoting diverse collaborations. Emphasizing work-life balance, Angst+Pfister Group provides stability, growth, and abundant learning chances for personal and professional success.

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Angst+Pfister Foundation

The Angst+Pfister Foundation aims to provide social security beyond the working environment for all employees of the Angst+Pfister Group and their families. We support investments in the education and support children and young people worldwide and take care of any challenges our family members face and are not able to overcome on their own. Our foundation is overseen by members of the management and the Board of Directors who, with humanity and integrity, ensure that the necessary help is passed on to employees and their families in need. The opportunity to give people new hope is particularly moving and we will continue to provide the necessary funds for this purely charitable, yet essential, part of our organization.

Governance and Business Ethics

Our Organisation within the Angst+Pfister Group

Our Code of Conduct expresses our commitment to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to foster fairness and inclusion, a fair competition and to assure social and environmental responsibility. Sustainability is directly allocated at Group Strategic Committee to ensure required prioritization and strategic alignment.

Anti-Corruption

Angst+Pfister has zero tolerance towards all forms of corruption and provides clear guidance, including on facilitation payments, kickbacks, and charitable contributions as well as determines which forms of hospitality are appropriate and which not.

Angst+Pfister Group Anti-Corruption Guideline

Compliance with EU REACH/RoHs

Advanced material development in accordance with PFAS
In our Sustainability reports we provide you with regular information on how me ensure compliance with REACH and RoHs regulations and on our efforts towards PFAS regulations.

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