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As an internationally active technology Group, Ascom takes its business, environmental and social responsibilities seriously. A sustainable, responsible approach means delivering our products and services in an environmentally friendly, secure and reliable manner while remaining committed to business success. In 2010, Ascom became a member of the UN Global Compact, and we are fully committed to promoting the key principles. Our Company is also governed by the Ascom Code Ethical Business of Conduct, which forms the basis of our corporate culture.
In its business activities, Ascom focuses on sustainable growth and value creation based on innovation and quality management. From the responsible sourcing of raw materials to energy-efficient offices, from rigorous compliance standards to recycling programs, Ascom constantly strives to minimize its environmental impact.
Ascom has implemented a new Sustainability Directive as of 1 January 2021, which applies to all employees worldwide and includes company-specific sustainability standards and objectives.
In accordance with the Sustainability Directive, Ascom has worked toward a structured standard for sustainability reporting and initiated the Sustainability Report in 2021 with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.
Ascom has been awarded for the fourth consecutive time with a Gold rating, the highest recognition of EcoVadis, a rating company in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) specialized in Supplier Sustainability Ratings for global supply chains. More than 30,000 companies use EcoVadis to reduce risk, drive innovation and foster transparency and trust between trading partners.
The Gold rating is awarded to companies which are ranked in the top 5% of suppliers assessed by EcoVadis in all categories. The EcoVadis CSR analysis system assesses 21 criteria across four topics:
The highest recognition of EcoVadis proves that for Ascom sustainability is paramount to the company. Ascom has the intention of continuously improving its sustainability efforts. Therefore, additional measures were taken like online training on business ethics and structured mechanisms to deal with policy violations. Ascom was also particularly noted for work involving the ISO 14001 certifications and being a Global Compact Signatory.
