Ecol-Unicon Sustainability Strategy
Ecol-Unicon Sustainability Strategy
For almost thirty years, Ecol-Unicon has been providing comprehensive solutions for the protection of the aquatic environment. This is long enough to understand that business, in addition to generating profits, should give much more in return. Therefore, sustainable development activities are an essential element of the company’s growth and operations.
To better respond to market needs, we are creating a comprehensive Sustainable Development Strategy. Its goal is to clearly define our actions today and set objectives for the future.
The Ecol-Unicon ESG Strategy is an integral part of our business strategy and at the same time defines our contribution to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN in the 2030 Agenda. At the core of this strategy are the commitments we make every day, which address the needs of all our stakeholders.
Ecol-Unicon’s Sustainable Development Best Practices
For Environmental Protection
We reduce our environmental impact
- As the first manufacturing company in Poland, we calculated our water footprintthe collected data allowed us to implement a number of modernizations in our production plants, significantly reducing both water consumption and pollution.
- We ensure efficient water use. In the Gdańsk plant, we launched a prototype system for using rainwater for sanitary. This is another step towards environmentally friendly production that can be extended to other facilities in the future.
- We reduce CO2 emissions. We are modernizing our production plants in Ruda Śląska, Łódź, Gdańsk, and Radom, introducing modern technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. We actively negotiate with our suppliers and business partners, choosing the most sustainable solutions available.
Goals for the above area
2022
First measurement of our water footprint and decisions on modernizations
2023
First measurement of carbon footprint in Scope 1 and 2
2024
First measurement of carbon footprint in Scope 3 and preparation of a decarbonization strategy until 2040
2025 – 2026
Implementation of new processes to reduce carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency of products and projects and setting science-based targets covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and transportation and distribution.
2025 – 2030
Implementation of processes and execution of the decarbonization strategy in line with science-based targets
For People
We create safe working conditions
- Our strength lies in our people. We value the competencies of our employees, we want to utilize their potential, provide opportunities for development, and also give them space to fulfill themselves outside of work.
- We support health and physical activity. The Ecol-Active program is a company initiative that supports employees’ sporting and ecological activities. Sports activation aligns with the company’s values of perseverance and positive competition, while also supporting the health and efficiency of employees in both professional and private life.
- We create a platform for discussion. Every year, we conduct Employee Satisfaction Surveys, and feedback from the surveys forms the basis for HR changes. Initiating monthly Board meetings with Employees and creating a platform for addressing current questions has significantly improved communication within the organization.
Goals for the above area
2023
Implementation of high standards of social facilities in all production plants
2024
Increase Employee engagement in the annual NPS survey by 10% and Employee satisfaction by 15%
2025
Development and implementation of a whistleblower procedure
2025 – 2026
Development and implementation of new key processes from the perspective of sustainable development reporting requirements
For Business and Stakeholders
We create transparent and highest management standards
- We are in the 30% Club. We deeply believe that gender balance promotes better leadership and management, translating into results at every level. At the end of 2023, the company recorded a 34% share of women in managerial functions within the organization, allowing the company to effectively apply to the 30% Club Poland. In an industry considered “male-dominated,” there are more and more women, as confirmed by the employment structure at Ecol-Unicon.
- We build ESG-centric business relationships. The costs associated with sustainable development are significant, but we treat them as an investment in the future of the company and all its stakeholders.
Goals for the above area
2023
Expanding the Board with a new member, Joanna Sprengel, who also holds the position of the company’s CFO
2024
Raising ESG awareness among managers and involving managers in the audit and data collection process for the sustainability report
Promoting organizational culture among employees through regular informational meetings of the Board with Employees, training, and internal communication
2026
Publication of the first sustainability report according to ESRS standards for the year 2025