Creating a safe environment for our employees is the most important goal of our sustainable operations strategy. In addition, we strive to reduce the CO₂ gas emitted, the energy used, and the waste generated. Our motivation is to protect the environment, meet our customers’ sustainability requirements, and reduce our costs.

¹Halve of scope 1 & 2 CO₂ emissions by 2015 compared to 2010 (x 10⁶kg).

²Veldhoven non-hazardous waste recycling percentages. Will continue improving recycling by 5% annually until final target is reached. 

³Veldhoven hazardous waste recycling percentages. Will stay at the same level.

⁴Because we maintain our ultimate goal to have zero lost time accidents, we do not set yearly targets on the number of lost time accidents, but set a year-to-year improvement goal of 15%

As part of our mission to contribute to a sustainable world, we invest time and resources in making sure our operations meet our environmental and social standards. We take steps to reduce our energy use and CO₂ emissions, recover and recycle company waste, limit water use, create a safe working environment for our employees and protect the environment with the help of an ISO 14001 certified management system. We believe this is a responsible way of working.

Guiding our activities to make our operations sustainable are our 2011-2015 Master Plans. We made Master Plans for energy and CO₂ reductions, as well as for water and waste management and for our ISO 14001 certification. We also have Master Plans for safety at our manufacturing sites and offices around the world. Together these plans contribute to our sustainable operations strategy.