Our ESG initiatives
We Act Responsibly for Sustainable Development
We are convinced that sustainability and responsible actions are fundamental components of our business model. As a technology company, we understand the immense responsibility we have towards our environment, our employees, our customers and society as a whole. As such, we are committed to continuously improving our business practices and making a positive impact on the world around us. In this section, you will learn more about our ESG initiatives and how we are actively helping to shape a sustainable future.
We make our commitment measurable and are proud to have it independently confirmed: We received the ecovadis Sustainability Rating Bronze Medal for our sustainability efforts!
Environment
ACTICO is actively committed to environmental protection. We are continuously minimizing our ecological impact and improving our environmental protection measures. The concrete measures we implement as part of our ongoing efforts to achieve environmental sustainability are as follows:
Science Based Target Initiative
Our Commitment to reducing Emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement
As part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ACTICO is committed to ambitious emission reduction targets. Within our existing CSR strategy, the SBTi registration is another effective instrument with which we are making a lasting and active contribution to limiting the global rise in temperature.
„Climate protection is important to us and we want to do it right. That's why we set ourselves scientifically proven targets in line with the recommendations of the Science Based Targets initiative.”
Thomas Knöpfler
General Manager, ACTICO
Our targets
As a registered company, we are committed to specific, measurable targets for emissions generated in the context of our value chain.
The fact that these specific targets are appropriate and effective in contributing to the overall goal of the Paris Climate Agreement is based on verifiable scientific research.
Specifically, as part of the target validation process for small and medium-sized enterprises, ACTICO is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from certain areas (Scope 1 and 2) by 42% by 2030 and to measuring and reducing other emissions (Scope 3).
- Scope 1 refers to direct emissions, e.g. from operational facilities, company vehicles or processes.
- Scope 2 refers to indirect emissions that arise, for example, from the purchase of electricity, steam, heat and cooling for our own use.
Scope 3 refers to emissions from upstream and downstream activities – such as employees’ commuting to and from work, purchased goods and services, investments and leased assets.
What is the Science Based Targets initiative?
The SBTi is a pioneering partnership between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The non-profit organization supports companies in defining meaningful and effective climate targets. The SBTi therefore uses sound scientific research to ensure that the targeted measures are actually suitable for keeping global warming below a critical level.
Together for a sustainable future
We invite our customers and partner companies to join us on this journey. Together we can have a positive impact on the future of our planet and generations to come.
Social and Regulatory Responsibility
At ACTICO, we strive for fair and collaborative relationships with our business partners. Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance to us, and we take responsibility towards suppliers, the environment, and society in all our actions. We handle data with care and respect, as protecting the privacy and sensitive information of our customers is our highest priority.
Our principles are grounded in compliance with laws, regulations, human rights, and social and labor standards throughout our supply chain. We are dedicated to ensuring that our business partners uphold the same high standards. In procurement, we prioritize social and environmental factors to ensure that our suppliers also adopt sustainable practices.
Furthermore, we support social institutions in our region through donations and actively engage with local communities. At ACTICO, we firmly oppose and refrain from any form of corruption or bribery.
People
At ACTICO, we place people at the center of our thoughts, actions, and decisions. As part of our corporate social responsibility, we are also accountable for the well-being of our employees. Our objective is to create a company where colleagues can enhance their personal and professional growth and contribute positively to the present and future. We are dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve this. To accomplish this goal, we provide various benefits, support programs, innovative collaboration tools, diverse training opportunities, and clear guidelines.
Diversity: oneACTICO
We place great importance on diversity in the workplace and view it as a source of strength and success. We firmly believe that a diverse team composition enriches and advances our company. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, religions, physical abilities, age groups, genders, and sexual identities to join our company.
Occupational Health and Safety
The health and safety of our employees are very important to us. We, therefore, conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure that our equipment meets the highest safety standards. In addition, we offer trainings in the area of workplace safety and implement measures to promote health, such as company medical consultation hours, health days, and a company-sponsored sports program.
We attach great importance to a family-conscious and fair personnel policy and are a member of the company network “Erfolgsfaktor Familie” and the Fair Company Initiative. Due to the very good rating on kununu, the platform has awarded us as a Top Company!
When designing working conditions, we attach great importance to ensuring that they are optimal for our employees. We offer fair salaries and benefits, flexible work arrangements such as hybrid working and flexitime, transparent remuneration processes, and we conduct regular employee satisfaction surveys.
Governance
At ACTICO, we have a clear vision of governance and consider it as a critical component of our corporate culture. We have implemented various measures to ensure effective decision-making, risk management, protection of our stakeholders’ interests, transparent corporate governance, and a long-term corporate strategy.
To identify risks at an early stage and avoid financial losses, we have established a robust risk management system. This system enables us to improve decision-making and promote business continuity. By implementing an internal control system (ICS), we ensure that our business processes run efficiently and in compliance with the law, and that potential risks are identified and minimized. Our compliance projects are certified in accordance with IDW PS 951.
To assess the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management processes, and governance structures, we have integrated the internal audit function. We protect the interests of our stakeholders by taking due account of their concerns and expectations.
You can find more information about our certifications here: