Sustainability

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Tyrolit has a duty to the future.

We accept responsibility and play our part in the sustainable development of the economy.

Tyrolit is committed to sustainability as part of its core values. As a Group, we believe that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are critical to our success. We strive to ensure that all our activities have a positive impact on people, the environment and society as a whole.

Our goal is to be a productive and responsible member of society. In doing so, we focus on respect for human rights and the careful use of resources. We attach great importance to providing our customers with high-quality and safe products and services as part of a sustainably optimised value-added chain. Active sustainability is a key focus for all internal and external stakeholders and creates the basis for a strategic sustainability policy in all business units.

To this end, we work throughout the Group with long-standing and reliable suppliers who share our values, as well as with responsible, qualified employees and with customers for whom sustainable action and quality are important.

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Harmonious coexistence with our environment
and with all local residents is important to us.

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News

 
20.02.2023Fifth "Clean Jizera" event
On 7 October 2022, the "Clean the Jizera River" clean-up event was held in the Czech Republic for the fifth time.
 
20.02.2023Saving energy in thermal plants
Given the disproportionate rise in energy costs in recent months, Tyrolit has responded in a number of ways to reduce additional costs as far as possible.
 
20.02.2023Pioneering work for Tyrol’s first e-truck fleet
Since 15 June 2022, three emission-free e-trucks from MAN have been handling internal transport between our plants in Schwaz, Stans and Vomp. 
 
20.02.2023Solar energy from our own rooftops
The first parts of the large-scale photovoltaic system at our Schwaz site have been in operation since August.

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Sustainable product development

means for Tyrolit…

 
20.02.2023Reduction of substances hazardous to health and the...
In our product innovations, we pay particular attention to using raw materials that are not harmful to health or the environment.
 
20.02.2023Guaranteeing operator safety for our customers
We are constantly working to improve the safety aspects of existing and new product developments.
 
20.02.2023Delivering competitive advantages for our customers
Through enhanced cutting ability and new benchmarks, we are not only delivering competitive advantages to our customers, we are also saving energy and resources on site.
 
20.02.2023Using fewer resources in production
Significant energy savings have been achieved in the production of cutting segments and diamond wires.

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For me, sustainability is a world in balance. I want to create awareness of transparent action on equal terms and generate enthusiasm for this issue.

Antje Schwemberger
Environmental Management | Environmental Department

TYROLIT - Press - For me, sustainability is a world in balance. I want to create awareness of transparent action on equal terms and generate enthusiasm for this issue.

Our purchasing decisions have a particular influence on the sustainable development of our company. Environmental and social criteria play an increasingly important role here.

Remco Devilee
Purchasing Manager

TYROLIT - Press - Our purchasing decisions have a particular influence on the sustainable development of our company. Environmental and social criteria play an increasingly important role here.

For me, sustainable action refers to our society, our neighbours and the areas surrounding our sites. Open communication and support for social projects as well as cultural and sports projects are of particular concern to me.

Michael Weis
Head of Corporate Communication & Branding

TYROLIT - Press - For me, sustainable action refers to our society, our neighbours and the areas surrounding our sites. Open communication and support for social projects as well as cultural and sports projects are of particular concern to me.

For me, sustainability means the careful use of resources. We want to achieve this through the development and production of new products, which in turn lead to the conservation of resources for our customers.

Klaus Sigwart
Executive Vice President

TYROLIT - Press - For me, sustainability means the careful use of resources. We want to achieve this through the development and production of new products, which in turn lead to the conservation of resources for our customers.

Our strategy

To further pursue our vision of a world in balance and to jointly build and implement structures and processes at all sites, we have defined a Group-wide corporate strategy.

This strategy includes the seven internal action areas that map our sustainable orientation, continuous further development in relation to the SEAM certification and support for the EU Roadmap 2050.

EXCELLENCE

Meeting customer requirements for product, process and service quality
Having a strong innovative spirit and regularly sharing information with research institutes
Continuous improvement of business processes in all areas
Stringent product safety standards

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SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT

Cooperation with suppliers based on fairness and partnership
Considering ESG-criteria when assessing and selecting our suppliers
Performing regular risk analysis

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ECOLOGY

Careful use of resources
Ongoing evaluation of energy consumption, enhancement of energy efficiency and enforcing alternate energy
Protecting the environment through measures to reduce emissions
Waste prevention, with a focus on reuse and recycling

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RESPONSIBILITY

Providing a safe and appreciative working environment
Respect for freedom of expression and assembly
Actively supporting and further developing all employees, as well as promoting equality
Internal reporting channels for a whistleblowing system have been established

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TRANSPARENCY

Communicating openly with all external and internal interest groups
Treating others with appreciation and mutual trust

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BUSINESS ETHICS

Upholding our moral values, particularly in relation to human rights and children’s rights
Complying with and verifying all legal requirements in the company and our supply chain

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COMPANY SUCCESS

Effectively managing risks and opportunities, both through preventive strategy and in ongoing operations
Certified Business Continuity Management system for comprehensive crisis management

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SEAM certification

In the spirit of responsible cooperation, Tyrolit played an active role in initiating the sustainability certification brand SEAM. SEAM stands for Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers and also certifies our competitors. SEAM is based on the three pillars Environment, Labour and Economy and covers all areas of sustainable corporate management in the abrasives industry with the respective subcategories. We have been SEAM certified since 2021 and align our actions with the jointly developed guidelines on a daily basis.

SEAM certification guarantees a high level of standardisation when it comes to quality, safety, excellence and the environment and supports the successful positioning of the company in a rapidly changing world. It empowers the mission of broad-based sustainable corporate management and makes sustainability a business opportunity and competitive advantage in the abrasives industry. Tyrolit sets itself six goals each year, the achievement of which is verified by the SEAM certification.

Our roadmap to 2050 to meet EU targets

Another pillar of our sustainable corporate governance is the implementation of numerous initiatives to meet the requirements of the European Roadmap 2050. As a productive and responsible member of society, we want to continue to actively contribute to the positive implementation of EU targets such as a net carbon-neutral European industry.

We have already implemented the following initiatives:

The Tyrolit Group currently saves 700 MWh per year through photovoltaic systems – from Australia to Thailand to the Czech Republic. A further 3,500 MWh are to be added in Tyrol. On the one hand, this reduces CO₂ emissions and, on the other, makes us more resilient – especially in conjunction with other innovative ideas in energy management.

At the Schwaz site alone, we have reduced our CO₂ emissions by 59% since 2006.

We obtain our electrical energy for the Schwaz site from resource-conserving energy sources such as hydroelectric power and photovoltaic systems.

We converted all internal logistics at the Schwaz site to e-trucks as of June 2022.

At the Neuenrade site in Germany, we implemented an energy efficiency project in 2022 – including the construction of a combined heat and power plant, a central cooling system and a lighting concept with an annual saving of 46.1% in relation to current CO₂ emissions.

Throughout the Group, we are investing in the switch to LED.

We have a Group-wide team working on further process and infrastructure improvements as well as solutions for greater use of alternative energy.

Innovative ideas are being further developed so that our products contribute to active climate protection.

We are optimising our Group-wide packaging process.

Many small, proactive actions in various areas, such as promoting local biodiversity with a wild bee hotel, the Clean Jizera Project, cooperation with sheltered workshops, the provision of our company fire brigade for operations outside the Tyrolit premises, a bike leasing campaign for our employees, a 24/7 information service for the local community, and much more.

These measures not only ensure Tyrolit’s long-term success, but also make us a strong and reliable partner for all stakeholders.