Sustainability at BRUGG
“Holistic sustainability means nothing other than responsibility lived out throughout the company at all levels. For the benefit of the generations of today and tomorrow.”
Dr. Stephan Wartmann, CEO BRUGG Group
We understand sustainability as corporate management geared to long-term success that strives for the careful use of all resources employed to satisfy the needs of the generations of today and tomorrow. BRUGG pursues a holistic sustainability strategy that considers all three components – environmental, social, and governance (ESG). BRUGG developed three programs to implement the ESG areas.
In 2022, BRUGG laid the foundations for integrating sustainability into the company and implemented the first pilot projects. The insights gained from this fed directly into the development of a comprehensive sustainability strategy, the Group-wide implementation of which began in 2023. BRUGG published its first comprehensive sustainability report in 2024. This was based on internationally recognised reporting standards – in particular the GRI guidelines – as well as the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 3 pillars of sustainability
We focus on the following topics:
- Group-wide greenhouse gas accounting and reduction targets: As part of its sustainability reporting, BRUGG conducts a comprehensive, group-wide climate accounting (Corporate Carbon Footprint CCF) every year based on the globally recognized GHG Protocol standard. This accounting serves as a basis for decision-making when defining ambitious climate targets.
- Measures to reduce greenhouse gases: In addition to standard reduction measures in its operations, BRUGG also focuses on reducing emissions through product innovations.
- To neutralize (as yet) unavoidable, self-generated emissions in Scope 1 and 2, we have been supporting the development of a VERRA-validated carbon dioxide removal project since 2024.
- With our products, such as district heating pipes and cable systems for e-mobility, we make a significant contribution to more sustainable infrastructure solutions and services.
Contribution of our products and infrastructure solutions to a more sustainable society
BRUGG balance encompasses the social dimension of sustainability. We attach great importance to the occupational safety, health and well-being of our employees. Diversity and support for training and continuing education are equally high priorities.
We focus on the following topics:
Occupational safety and health
- Safety and health: BRUGG relies on safe production facilities to prevent accidents. For physical health, we offer voluntary, free preventive measures and examinations. The mental health of our employees is also close to our hearts. To this end, we promote well-being in the workplace through appropriate measures and monitor this by means of a team barometer.
- Working conditions: We support flexible working hours, part-time stints, and home office as needed and possible.
High quality education and training
- Training: The future generation is important to us, which is why we offer apprenticeships for various professions as well as internships.
- Continuing education: We offer our employees individual continuing education opportunities based on need and interest.
Fair working conditions and opportunities for all
- Equal opportunities: BRUGG is committed to fair employment procedures and supports career development according to objective criteria. We treat people equally regardless of their gender, age, nationalities or cultural background.
- And even more balance: We strive for a balanced ratio between older and younger employees as well as between people of any gender.
BRUGG governance includes responsibility along the value chain, principles and measures for decent work, and compliance with laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate. We insist on legal compliance, honesty and fairness in business. Compliance guidelines, data protection and information security complete the program.
We focus on the following topics:
Responsible supply chains and local economic growth
- Human rights, child and forced labor: BRUGG is committed to respecting human rights and does not tolerate child or forced labor. In this regard, we rely on internal instructions and close cooperation with our suppliers.
- Local production: We establish local production sites and thus create local jobs. In this way, we promote the local economy.
- “At arm’s length” principle: Supplies of services and goods between Group companies are made at arm’s length.
Integral business activity and compliance
- Conflicts of interest: We avoid conflicts of interest and, in the event of one, disclosure and objective review are carried out.
- Antitrust law: We are committed to fair, open competition in our markets and distance ourselves from anti-competitive practices.
- Bribery and corruption: Bribery and corruption is illegal and the opposite of everything we stand for. BRUGG does not tolerate corruption and bribery of any kind.
- Data protection and information security: We stand up for the protection against improper processing of personal data and the right to informational self-determination. Information security is an important success factor at BRUGG. We maintain a security-conscious approach to information and take measures against cyberattacks.
Whistleblowing
Trust and credibility are core values of the BRUGG Group. To ensure these values, it is important that the company and its employees comply with the law. Within the framework of compliance, the BRUGG Group has an independent, external office for receiving and processing reports of qualified grievances in the workplace, namely illegal business practices such as bribery, corruption, money laundering, violations of anti-trust law, accounting offenses, conflicts of interest, and export control violations.
Employees of the BRUGG Group as well as third parties may submit reports to the Reporting Office if they identify a qualified grievance or if there are indications that in good faith suggest a qualified grievance.
The Reporting Office shall preserve the identity of the Reporting Person. This is subject to any statutory provisions or court orders requiring the Reporting Office to disclose the identity.
Address:
Walder Wyss AG
Whistleblowing
Seefeldstrasse 123
Postfach 1236
CH-8034 Zurich
E-mail: whistleblowing.brugg@walderwyss.com
Phone: +41 (0) 58 658 51 66 (served from 08.00 to 20.00 CET; during non-served hours, a voice mail can be left).
The Reporting Office accepts reports in German and English. It endeavors to process the reports of the whistleblowers quickly. The aim is to issue a confirmation to the whistleblower within 7 days.
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