Progressing Toward a Sustainable Future. Oerlikon Publishes Sustainability Report 2021
• Implemented Energy Management Systems (EnMS) at 12 additional sites, bringing the total to 30 sites, equaling 54% of the Group’s total energy consumption.
• 22% of electricity consumed was from renewable sources.
• Reduced disposed waste to 31% of total waste by increasing recycling and reuse.
• Around 72% of our R&D investment covers the sustainability criteria.
• Improved regional diversity in upper management to 21%.
• Reduced total accident frequency rate (TAFR) by 18%.
• Increased completion of Code of Conduct e-training to 97%.
Oerlikon has published today its Sustainability Report 2021, outlining the progress and achievements of the company in environmental, social and governance topics.
“Sustainability is an inherent part of our strategy and technologies, which is reflected in our solutions for customers and in our own operations,” said Georg Stausberg, Chief Sustainability Officer and CEO of Oerlikon’s Polymer Processing Solutions Division. “On our journey toward our 2030 targets, I am very pleased that we have made excellent progress in our sustainability achievements, initiatives and processes in 2021, especially against the challenging COVID-19 pandemic backdrop.”
Oerlikon spinning machines contribute to the processing of recycled polyester fibers and thus promote sustainability and a circular economy. In the Oerlikon Sustainability Report 2021, the company has mentioned that the company’s machines have diverted about 77 million plastic bottles from the landfills to the circle of textile again. In 2021, around 1.2 million tons of recycled polyester fibers were produced by using Oerlikon spinning machines. More than 80% of sustainable carpets were produced by employing Oerlikon machines. The selection of Oerlikon machines saved CO2 emissions equivalent to the consumption of 7.7 million barrels of oil and saved energy that can be used to supply almost 3400 homes’ electricity for one year.
In 2021, Oerlikon demonstrated that it was well equipped to respond swiftly and effectively to the pandemic to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of its employees, customers, vendors and communities, and with minimal disruption to its operations and business.
In Oerlikon’s approach to sustainable innovation, collaboration remains a hallmark as the company remains focused on extending tool life, reducing fuel consumption in cars and airplanes, improving textile machinery efficiency, increasing recycling of fibers and materials and pioneering future technologies. In the report, there are many case studies and examples of how Oerlikon continues to help customers with cost-effective and climate-friendly solutions and services to build their business in key markets.
Oerlikon is a global technology group with a clear mission: to become the leading provider of surface solutions, advanced materials, and materials processing. Oerlikon engineers materials, equipment, and surfaces and provides expert services to enable customers to have high-performance products and systems with extended lifespans. Drawing on its key technological competencies and strong financial foundation, the Group is sustaining mid-term growth by executing three strategic drivers: addressing attractive growth markets, securing structural growth, and expanding through targeted mergers and acquisitions.
As a leading global technology company, Oerlikon sees its role in bridging the gap between the demands of these global trends with the latest technological solutions. Please find the online and PDF (download) version of the report on Oerlikon’s website:
Oerlikon Sustainability Report 2021
