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SUSTAINABILITY

sustainable development

Development and Sustainability

The topic of sustainable development is increasingly relevant. The main reason for this interest is the increased awareness that lasting growth cannot exist if it is not linked to economic, social and environmental variables.

Sustainability as a Driving Force

For TEC-SIM, being sustainable means being aware of our responsibility towards the community and the environmental context where we act.

Therefore, we aim to maintain a constant balance between socio-economic and environmental targets so that the principles of sustainability are not only an objective to be achieved, but the very driving force of our business.

For us, the sustainability strategy is fundamental and is based on three aspects that involve all company processes:

On 25th September 2015, the 193 member countries of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Agenda constitutes the new global and universal reference framework for sustainable development.

 

Our Goals

SDG 3:Health and Well-being

SDG 3

A bistro and new changing rooms to promote physical well-being, collaboration and participation.

 

SDG 4:Quality Education

SDG 4

800+ hours of training provided to the TEC-SIM team to foster professional growth.

3 interns and 1 trainee in the company thanks to the partnership with local technical schools to encourage the participation of young people in the company success.

SDG 5:Gender Equality

SDG 5

Doubled women in the workplace with 2 new hires.

SDG 8:Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 8

8 new hires, mostly young people.

Introduction of a welfare plan with meal and fuel vouchers for the TEC-SIM team.

 

SDG 9:Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 9

A next-generation ERP installed to digitize business processes and reduce paper consumption.

A polishing robot and other cutting-edge equipment including welding machines purchased to drive innovation in operations.

Refurbishment and cleaning of offices and production area to offer more efficient and dignified working conditions for all.

Extraordinary maintenance of the vacuum cleaner system to reduce the dispersion of dust in the air.

 

SDG 11:Città e comunità sostenibili

SDG 11

Flexible working introduced in the office to promote work-life balance.

SDG 12:Consumo e produzione responsabili

SDG 12

Raw materials of EU origin.

Reduction in waste produced in the last two years:
– 15% of non-recyclable dry waste
– 26% of plastic and glass

Support for local associations that do circular economy (e.g. Ricrearti) to reuse waste materials from manufacturing processes.

SDG 17:Partnership per gli obiettivi

SDG 17

The results achieved were possible thanks to collaborative efforts within the organization and among other private sector entities, civil society organizations, the education system and local governments to work together in advancing sustainable development.