With a strategy that is firmly based on social sustainability, environment & climate and our value proposition, our vision is to raise the standard of care for our world.
We see ourselves as a leader that doesn't just do well by doing good, but redefines what 'good' even means and we strive to make it easy for our partners to join us in our endeavor.
We want to build an environment and work culture that benefits the development and well-being of all members of our community. Respecting human rights is fundamental to Beckers, and a cornerstone of our Code of Conduct. It includes actions related to diversity, equity and economic inclusion, and zero tolerance of any kind of discrimination, abuse or harassment. A safe and healthy workplace is a primary objective. We encourage our employees worldwide to take ownership of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) commitments. At Beckers we proactively engage with many global sustainability initiatives, and we believe we have a duty to act responsibly in the communities where we operate.
Creating more value for our customers is key to making sustainability our business. It's a strategy that we believe will change our industry for the better. Research and development is instrumental this. By bringing state-of-the-art coating solutions designed to meet the needs of stakeholders, customers and the environment, we aim to stay ahead of the curve in terms of industry trends and legislation. To achieve our vision, we are working with our partners across the value chain and deploying digital technology and easy-to-use applications that improve transparency and boost sales of sustainable products.
Our sustainability strategy addresses climate change as a priority focus. By systematically reducing our emissions and minimizing our environmental footprint, we can lead our industry to a more sustainable future. This commitment involves actively implementing measures to lower harmful emissions, not just in our own operations but in our value chain. We continually assess our environmental and social impact using robust reporting methodologies and third-party verification.
Environmental key performance indicators (KPIs) we measure include energy and water consumption, volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, waste generation and recycling rates, with long-term targets on VOC emissions, energy use and waste reduction.
While sustainability goals drive every part of our operations, we recognize that we simply cannot achieve our vision alone. Collaboration is crucial. It is only by working proactively with other companies, industries and government organizations that we will raise the standard of care for our world.