Sustainability at the Core of Our Business Strategy
Our Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability is at the core of Silver Atena. We:
- take responsibility for our employees,
- maintain fair relationships with customers and suppliers,
- promote sustainable products and developments,
- act with environmental and climate consciousness,
- and are committed to a future-ready society.
89% of our revenue comes from sustainable projects in electromobility, fuel cells, and wind energy. Since 2021, our Sustainability Department has been implementing targeted measures. Starting in 2024, a Sustainability Committee will convene to establish strategies and goals. Digitalization is driving our sustainable growth — by 2023, we fully digitized the Finance department and introduced paperless processes.
Customers and Products
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do.
Our mass production, particularly in electromobility, fuel cells, and wind energy, is designed to be both environmentally friendly and efficient. All our production facilities are powered by 100% renewable energy. In 2023, we launched a new production site equipped with its own photovoltaic system.
Integrity, transparency, and safety are core values that guide us. We foster fair relationships with our customers and suppliers and are steadfast in our rejection of unethical business practices. Our processes are certified to international standards such as EN9100 and IATF 16949. We also make continuous investments in cybersecurity, including vehicle cybersecurity, to ensure the highest level of protection for our products and data.
Our dedication has earned us several prestigious awards, including the Corporate Health Award and the ESG Transparency Award.
We measure our success by clear standards: an EcoVadis Gold rating, above-average SAQ 5.0 results, zero cases of corruption, and 100% participation in compliance programs, all of which guarantee that our high standards are firmly upheld across all areas.
Our Employees are the Heart of Our Company. Employees and Society
Their well-being and fostering a culture of respect are our top priorities, guided by the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We value qualifications and character above all else.
With 484 employees from 35 nations—84% of whom are men—we are proud of our diverse team. In 2023, we welcomed 84 new colleagues to our family.
We support flexible work models, encourage open social dialogue, and provide a comprehensive health program. Our dedication to employee well-being has been recognized with the Corporate Health Award in both 2022 and 2023.
Our success is evident in our consistently high health rate of over 95%, a growing number of student employees, and strong employee retention.
Environment
Our Goal is to be Carbon Neutral by 2030.To achieve this, we track our carbon footprint according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and have already reduced our greenhouse gas emissions by 14% since 2019. We are committed to using renewable energy, implementing energy-efficient technologies, and encouraging the adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Our waste management strategy is based on circular economy principles. Through digitalization, we have significantly cut down on paper usage. We also minimize business travel by increasing the use of video conferencing.
To safeguard water resources, we prioritize the safe storage and disposal of materials and continuously monitor our resource consumption. We use Life Cycle Analysis to measure the greenhouse gas emissions of our products throughout their entire life cycle.
We adhere strictly to REACH and RoHS regulations and focus on sustainable materials. Our progress is evident in the marked reduction of our corporate carbon footprint per capita, with 84% of our energy coming from renewable sources and a growing number of electric and hybrid vehicles in our fleet.
Suppliers and partners
Our goal is to establish a sustainable value chain by 2030.
We choose our suppliers—particularly those providing essential components—based on ethical, legal, and environmental criteria.In the future, we anticipate our main suppliers will provide clear plans for achieving carbon neutrality. This includes transparent life cycle assessments and adherence to international environmental standards. Our Supplier Code of Conduct, which all our key suppliers have endorsed, sets the foundation for a trustworthy partnership. It demands the highest standards of integrity, respect for human rights, and fair labor practices.
Whenever feasible, we prefer regional suppliers to minimize transportation distances. Our procurement practices are transparent, and we are committed to fair payment terms. We are also continually working to enhance the life cycle analysis of our products.