Hager Group Sustainability Report 2023
Our sustainability journey powered by collaboration and innovative technologies
Hager Group
Sustainability Report 2023
Our approach to Corporate Sustainability Reporting at Hager Group is deeply rooted in our unwavering dedication to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of continuous improvement. Sustainability reporting is indispensable to convey our sustainability endeavours and progress to stakeholders and also to guide our internal decision-making processes. It serves as a means to diligently identify and address the risks and opportunities inherent in our business operations, spanning both financial and non-financial domains. By leveraging insights, we are better equipped to both mitigate risks that could jeopardise the business and capitalise on opportunities that enhance value and bolster resilience to external influences. Moreover, sustainability reporting plays a pivotal role in shaping our organisational vision, formulating strategic approaches and prioritising sustainability initiatives.
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The United Nations SDGs drive the sustainability work in our value chain
Connecting the dots of our value chain to reduce environmental impacts and maximise social and economic benefits, it is essential to create added value along the entire value chain.
Hager Group creates value for its business partners by offering innovative, high-quality, and sustainable electrical solutions. We provide comprehensive support through technical assistance, marketing resources, and training programmes, ensuring partners can effectively use and promote their products.
Suppliers
Hager Group creates value for suppliers by fostering a collaborative and transparent relationship, emphasizing sustainability and ethical business practices. Through the Hager Supplier Portal, suppliers have access to streamlined processes for onboarding, performance management, and contract creation, enhancing efficiency and communication.
Hager's commitment to sustainability includes working closely with suppliers to reduce environmental impact, such as minimizing non sustainable packaging and promoting energy efficient practices. The company also ensures compliance with international standards and regulations, helping suppliers align with global sustainability goals.
By engaging in joint innovation projects and providing comprehensive support, Hager Group not only drives mutual growth but also builds a resilient and forward thinking supply chain.
Technology and Innovation Partners
Value is created for technology and innovation partners by driving cutting edge, user centric solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The Group focuses on digital innovation and smart energy management, offering scalable solutions for future energy demands. The commitment to R&D fosters continuous improvement and sustainable growth. A prime example is the partnership with Audi on Vehicle to Home (V2H) technology, exploring bidirectional charging to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs. Together, with Hager’s partners we advance e mobility and smart energy management, ensuring mutual growth and technological advancements.
Industry Associations and Standards Bodies
Hager Group creates value for industry associations and standards bodies by developing innovative, compliant solutions that drive industry progress. Collaboration ensures that products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. For instance, Hager's recognition by ZVEI with the "Electrifying Ideas" award highlights Hager’s commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions. Hager Group’s proactive engagement in industry forums and standardization efforts helps shaping tomorrow's electrical world.
Distributors and Wholesalers
Hager Group delivers significant value to wholesalers through a broad range of innovative, high quality products and a reliable distribution network. Dedicated customer service ensures seamless transactions and timely support.
Hager Group fosters collaborative growth opportunities, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. This comprehensive support helps wholesalers enhance their operations and achieve sustained success, strengthening long term relationships and positioning Hager Group and its partners for market leadership.
Installers and Electricians
Hager Group enhances value for installers and electricians through a wide range of innovative, high quality products designed for easy installation and long term reliability. Hager’s extensive training programmes ensure up to date knowledge and skill development, helping professionals stay ahead in the industry. Hager Group offers extensive training programmes through the Hager Academy, providing both online and in person courses to enhance the skills and knowledge of partners. These programmes cover the latest product training, and solution oriented courses, ensuring wholesalers are well informed about Hager’s innovative product portfolio to meet market demands. By offering responsive customer support and efficient services, Hager ensures that electricians can complete their projects smoothly and on time, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment for continued success.
Architects and
Engineers
Hager Group provides a comprehensive suite of innovative, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing solutions for energy management and building automation. Hager offers support throughout all project phases, from conception to implementation, ensuring smart, healthy, and future oriented buildings. Hager’s extensive range of products, such as modular devices, energy meters, and advanced building automation systems, guarantees flexibility and compliance with international standards. By fostering close partnerships, Hager Group helps professionals achieve their vision with ease and precision, ultimately enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Building & Construction
Worldwide, buildings generate 28% of greenhouse gas emissions while, new directives require zero-emission buildings. As a family run business and as enablers, we support equipping residential and commercial buildings with installation equipment, maximising energy efficiency and enabling energy savings and C02 emission reduction.
Mobility
Transitioning towards a more sustainable world, electric vehicles can be more than a transportation solution. Currently testing Bidirectional Charging Technology, car batteries can be utilized also for supplying electrical energy to houses and support the electrical grid, maximising self-sufficiency without limiting customer mobility.
Energy Management
Through energy management systems, renewable energy can be optimised in their usage and storage for residential and commercial applications. This includes the automatic regulation of controllable consumers, such as heat pumps and energy storage systems, achieving more self-sufficiency and reduced electricity costs.
Global Reporting Initiative
We have transitioned to reporting in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards rather than with reference to them. This significant advancement underlines our deepened commitment to sustainable development and enhances comparability on a global scale, empowering our customers worldwide to make informed decisions. It also reinforces our dedication to transparency and accountability in our sustainability reporting.
