ALVEST Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Employee Well-being
- Responsible Business Practices
- Sustainable Supply Chain
Environmental Achievements
- More than 50% of all products sold were electric, avoiding 400,000 tons of CO2e emissions.
- All 12 manufacturing sites are ISO 14001 certified.
- Significant reductions in Scope 3 emissions due to increased electric GSE sales.
Social Achievements
- Launched the "ALVEST People Company" program to promote diversity and employee well-being.
- Concluded 12 collective agreements.
- Implemented a youth employment policy.
Governance Achievements
- Joined the United Nations Global Compact.
- Established an Ethics Committee.
- Implemented an Anti-Corruption Compliance Program.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-zero emissions.
- Increase the proportion of women in top management.
- Further reduce the environmental impact of products.
- Achieve 90% completion rate for mandatory TRACE e-learning courses in 2022.
- Train 1,000 employees in ethics through physical training sessions in 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Need to reduce emissions from manufacturing processes.
- Need to improve gender diversity in management.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented flex-time work arrangements.
- Invested in energy-efficient technologies and processes.
- Launched the "ALVEST People Company" program to promote diversity and inclusion.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 340 suppliers with annual revenue above €100k underwent anti-corruption due diligence.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- ESG performance assessment questionnaire
- Local sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, GHG Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (Chinese factories)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
ALVEST's initiatives contribute to these goals through the development and sale of electric GSE, sustainable manufacturing practices, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric GSE
- Energy-efficient drive technologies
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Fuel cell GSE
Awards & Recognition
- Two Solar Impulse Efficient Solution labels for Smart Airport Systems
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Employee well-being
- Responsible supply chain management
- Ethical business conduct
- Diversity and inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- All 12 manufacturing sites are ISO 14001 certified.
- 50% of products sold were electric.
- Wuxi site acquired 6,000 m² of solar panels, producing almost 50,000 kWh in 2 months.
- Integrated quality and environmental management systems (IMS).
Social Achievements
- Launched "ALVEST People Company" program to promote diversity and employee well-being.
- Concluded 12 collective agreements.
- Implemented a youth employment policy.
- Increased number of people working in Engineering and R&D by more than 60% over the last 5 years.
Governance Achievements
- Adhered to the principles of the UN Global Compact.
- Established an Ethics Committee.
- Implemented a whistleblowing system ("Speak-Up").
- Implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and component shortages.
- Increasing energy costs.
- Need to further reduce Scope 3 emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased hiring to meet demand.
- Implemented energy-saving measures in manufacturing facilities.
- Developed hybrid GSE solutions to adapt to existing infrastructure limitations.
- Focus on electrification of equipment and development of green products.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 700 suppliers with annual revenue above €100k subject to anti-corruption due diligence; Suppliers generating annual revenue above €200k required to fill Vendor ESG & Anti-Corruption Form.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Local sourcing
- ESG criteria integrated into supplier selection
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products (eGSE)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, GHG Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (Chinese factories)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- SDG 13 (Climate action)
- SDG 15 (Life on land)
ALVEST's initiatives contribute to these goals through the development and sale of electric GSE, energy efficiency measures, waste reduction, and responsible supply chain management.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric GSE
- TaxiBot
- TractEasy
- APU OFF Solution
- LINK FMS
- XOPS FMS
Awards & Recognition
- Three Solar Impulse Efficient Solution labels for TaxiBot, APU OFF Solution, and TractEasy
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Responsible Resource Use
- Human Capital
- Ethics and Compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased electric GSE sales to 50% of total sales in 2023.
- Customers avoided releasing over 350,000 tons of CO2e by using ALVEST Combo units.
- All manufacturing sites are ISO 14001 certified.
- Wuxi site installed 6,000 m2 of solar panels, reducing Scope 2 emissions by 163 tons of CO2e (40% reduction).
Social Achievements
- Launched an extensive “ALVEST People Company” program to promote diversity and employee well-being.
- 7 collective agreements signed in 2023.
- More than 1,159 permanent employees hired globally in 2023, with an 11% increase in women hired.
Governance Achievements
- Joined the United Nations Global Compact Program in 2020.
- Developed a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
- Implemented an Anti-Corruption Compliance Program.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Increase the share of renewable energy supply contracts.
- Achieve gender diversity targets in top management.
- Stop producing internal combustion engine GSE by the end of 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Managing the end-of-life treatment of products, particularly batteries.
- Maintaining a diverse workforce in a male-dominated industry.
Mitigation Strategies
- Local sourcing strategies to reduce transportation waste.
- Partnership with third-party partners for end-of-life disposal and recycling.
- Active policy to promote gender diversity and professional equality.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Approximately 800 suppliers with turnover > €100k underwent anti-corruption screening in 2023. EcoVadis assessment planned for 2024.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- ESG performance assessment questionnaire
- EcoVadis assessment (planned for 2024)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 10
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
ALVEST's initiatives contribute to these goals through various actions related to climate change, responsible resource use, human capital development, ethics and compliance, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric GSE
- TaxiBot
- APU-off solutions
- iBS battery system
Awards & Recognition
- Three Solar Impulse Efficient Solution labels for SAS