Phoenix Contact adheres to all relevant environmental protection regulations and standards in order to maintain a sustainable business. In all of their activities and considerations, Phoenix Contact places high importance on environmental compatibility, efficient use of resources, climate protection. TheyTheir entire value-added-chain should be climate-neutral by 2030. The Phoenix Contact product portfolio and innovation portfolio support the global UN commitment towards sustainability. They directly support five SDGs (7.8, 9.11 and 12.
The Phoenix Contact Middle East Group Code of Conduct outlines the company’s social responsibility. This code is a commitment by all members of the management team. Collectively, the management team has influenced major decisions in the development and implementation of the sustainability framework. Each member of the management team is responsible for leading CSR achievements in their own areas of responsibility. These achievements are tracked against the company’s long-term vision.
Economic issues
Phoenix Contact has adopted a futuristic vision called “Empowering The All Electric Society”. It is a model that describes a world where renewable energy is the primary source of energy, in sufficient quantities and in an economically sound manner. Phoenix Contact believes that empowering and preparing the path to the All Electric Society is a way to get to this world. It represents a sustainable future.
Ecological Issues
Energy efficiency
Phoenix Contact has always held a central role in corporate responsibility by ensuring efficient use of resources. Below are some examples of projects that were implemented at their respective locations. Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTo become more efficient in energy use
- All buildings are cooled with chilled water from district cooling stations
- In their warehouses and offices, energy-efficient LED lighting has been installed
- In the main office fit out, insulation material is used
Phoenix Contact Middle East joined a Sustainable program with HSBC in 2020 called “Living Business Middle East”. It calls on all manufacturers and businesses to reduce their environmental impact. It also supports them in their transition to a more sustainable business model. Since then, they have been working together with their partners and have initiated numerous sustainable projects. The company was selected as a runner up in the mid-size category of the Living Business Program 2021 Finals. It was among 17 candidates from across the GCC.
Waste Management
It is important to ensure that resources aren’t wasted by environmentally friendly production. This applies to both management technology and operating technology. Phoenix Contact Middle East implements waste management strategies in the office as well as at the warehouse. To reduce the amount of cardboard they recycle, they practice carboard management. All material scrapping is done through licensed recycling firms.
Automating paper-based processes is important not only for the environment but also for efficiency and accuracy. Phoenix Contact Middle East installed an HRMS to automate many of the company’s routine HR processes.
Carbon Footprint
With the assistance of Emirates nature-WWF’s ‘Target Climate Initiative,’ Phoenix Contact Middle East conducted a Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the years 2018-2020. This was done to identify the source of CO2 emissions and to identify the key actions that could be taken to reduce them. Their GHG footprint was reduced by 50% at the end 2021, mainly due to the conversion of their shipments from air freight mode to sea freight mode.
Social issues
Employee Welfare
Phoenix Contact sees protecting the environment as a dual incentive. It is not possible to have both. Phoenix Contact employees can expect fair work conditions, respect from their coworkers, and a strong focus in occupational safety and data security. This is based on their Corporate Principles. It is achieved through flexible working hours and remote working whenever possible.
The Great Place to Work employee survey was conducted in 2020. It records workplace culture in five categories at an aggregated level. Contrary to 360 feedback, one can draw conclusions about the culture but not the leadership behavior of individuals. Phoenix Contact Middle East has achieved a 100% participation rate, which is an important element in trust.
Employee Wellbeing
Phoenix Contact Middle East is a company that has been continuously implementing corporate wellness and healthcare management practices since 2020. They have included psychotherapy and psychiatric treatment in their Group Medical Insurance Policy. They also joined a Corporate Wellness Program called Steppi to encourage employees and to increase their activity levels to stay fit.
In 2021, the company joined forces with SAFE Space, a company that provides employees and employers with the tools needed to manage their mental well-being. They began with a survey to assess their employees’ mental health. Then they joined the program that offers unlimited access to professional counselors and coaches via virtual sessions.
Diversity and inclusion
Phoenix Contact Middle East participated in the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2021 campaign titled “Let’s Make an Inclusive Workplace” and became more aware about the importance of inclusivity and sustainable development in the workplace.
Training and development
Learning and growth are a journey. Phoenix Contact is committed towards its professional and personal development. Since 2021, all employees have had access to LinkedIn Learning. Access to the cloud software from SAP is also available to employees for training administration purposes. This allows them to plan and track their own qualifications.
Volunteering and Charity
Before in-person events were stopped due to the global pandemic, Phoenix Contact Middle East had an ongoing partnership to Action Care, a local charity that held a variety charitable events and programs for children of low-income families. They sponsored many of their initiatives over the years and had volunteers assist the children in a variety of educational programs and interactive sessions. They also had volunteers at Career Days, the National Charity School. DubaiTo help young adults prepare for work by introducing them the field of Electrical Engineering and giving tips on how to improve their CVs.
Certifications
Phoenix Contact Middle East, which has been awarded the Dubai Chamber’s CSR Label – Environment and the Dubai Chamber’s CSR Label Workplace for the second consecutive year, has been able meet the requirements of the new individual Dubai Chamber CSR labels 2021.
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