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Step by step to more sustainability

Sustainability is not a sprint, but a marathon and the first intensive stretch is behind us.

Here you will find an overview of the kilometers we have already covered.

 


 

 

2023

 

2023: Recalculation of the CO2 balance for the HA Group successfully completed

The first recalculation of the corporate carbon footprint for the 2022 business year was particularly successful in assessing the impact of the initial measures as well as in further improving the data quality.

A significant reduction of nearly 11% was determined in the area of Scope 1 & 2 emissions, amongst other things due to the dedicated implementation of initial measures. This marks the achievement of an initial milestone on our path towards our reduction target of 30% by 2030. Further measures, including a focus on Scope 3 emissions, are already planned or in progress.

 

2023: Seal of approval "Sicher mit System" by German BG RCI

After a comprehensive assessment of the occupational health and safety management system from May to August 2023, HA GmbH was able to obtain the "Sicher mit System" seal from the German Employers' Liability Insurance Association for the Raw Materials and Chemical Industry (BG RCI).

The assessment is an independent audit carried out on the basis of a quality-assured process and according to defined standards. 

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2023: SAQ 5.0 Rating Report

The SAQ 5.0 sustainability assessment questionnaire is a further development with higher requirements compared to the SAQ 4.0 version.

Particularly pleasing: HA is significantly above the sustainability rating average for Germany.

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2023: New Global Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Occupational health and safety is a priority corporate objective. HA's new Global Occupational Health and Safety Policy defines corresponding goals and principles for sustainable action in the business environment.

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2023: HA Group joins UN Global Compact

By joining the world's largest CSR initiative, HA Group is committed to the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), for sustainable development.

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2022

 

2022: Report of the SAQ 4.0 rating

Evaluation of the HA GmbH production site in Hanover.

 

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2022: Renewed EcoVadis silver medal

HA took part in the EcoVadis assessment for the third time - and was once again able to improve on its score from 2021.

 

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2022: First CO2 balance of the HA Group

For the base year 2019, HA Group's first carbon footprint was completed in 2022 and forms the basis for monitoring the set reduction targets.

 

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2022: Global employee handbook

With the completion of the Global Employee Handbook, the applicable working conditions and human rights of the HA Group were formulated, which are binding for all employees worldwide.

 

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2021

 

2021: Guidelines for our sustainable procurement policy

The HA Sustainable Procurement Policy Guidelines help identify and manage environmental, social as well as economic impacts within our supply chain.

 

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2021: EcoVadis silver medal for HA

HA receives the silver medal from EcoVadis in the renewed evaluation of its sustainability performance.

 

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2020

 

2020: Renewed commitment to the Responsible Care Initiative

By subscribing to the updated guidelines of the global Responsible Care Initiative, HA recommits to act in accordance with these principles.

 

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2020: Supplier Code of Conduct

The Supplier Code of Conduct summarizes the requirements for our suppliers and service providers and defines compliance with common basic principles.

 

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2020: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy

The guidelines of our CSR Policy serve us to comply with a wide range of basic principles. In doing so, our economic success goes hand in hand with our responsible actions.

 

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Previously

 

2019: First EcoVadis assessment

2017: HA Group Code of Conduct

The HA Group Code of Conduct defines the principles and basic rules for our actions and for our behavior towards business partners, the public and within the entire HA Group.

 

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