Orona, S.Coop.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Organization of work, health and safety, and social relations
- Social and environmental governance
- Environmental issues
- Social issues
- Protection of human rights
- Anti-corruption and anti-bribery measures
Environmental Achievements
- More than 92% of the devices issued have been eco-designed.
- Calculation and verification of the carbon footprint of Orona, S.Coop. certified according to ISO 14064.
- Publication of Environmental Product Declarations (DAP) of the main lift models.
- Acquisition of electrical energy with a certificate of renewable origin for all the facilities of Orona, S.Coop. and companies in Spain.
Social Achievements
- Increased workforce by 36 people to 5,507.
- ISO 45001 certification in Orona, S. Coop: industrial area, corporation and work centres where assembly and maintenance activities are carried out.
- Adaptation of the OSH management systems of the subsidiaries in Spain for their certification in 2022.
- More than 11,390 hours of occupational risk prevention training with 919 participants.
Governance Achievements
- Orona, S. Coop. has a "Corporate Social Responsibility Manual" which forms part of the training and documentation received together with the Welcome Plan.
- 99.97% of the purchase volume in 2021 was made from suppliers that have adhered to our code of conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutral by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- The pandemic's impact on work processes and safety measures.
- Low level of development of charging infrastructures for electric vehicles.
- Dispersion of the fleet and potential impact on productivity for electric vehicles.
Mitigation Strategies
- Adapting work processes and defining various safety measures.
- Developing tools for optimizing maintenance routes and betting on transport with lower emissions.
- Digitizing field operations to minimize journeys and reduce fuel consumption.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 60% of purchase volume in 2021 made to companies with ISO 14001 environmental certificate.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Orona suppliers promoting compliance with labour regulations, environmental responsibility, and ethics in business.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 14006, ISO 14025, ISO 14064, ISO 25745-2, ISO 45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
- Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
- Goal 13: Climate action
Orona's actions are aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas of renewable energy, employment, innovation, sustainable cities, responsible production, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco-designed lifts
Awards & Recognition
- Green Deal Award from Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Professional Development
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Business Ethics
- Health and Safety of Workers
- Environmental Wealth Creation
- Added Value in Product and Service
- Information Security
Environmental Achievements
- More than 94% of the devices issued have been eco-designed.
- Adaptation of the management system according to the new version of the Ecodesign Management standard ISO 14006:2020.
- Extension of the calculation and verification of Orona, S.Coop.'s carbon footprint according to ISO 14064, including all indirect emissions generated.
- Calculation and verification of the greenhouse gas emissions of Orona Balear de Ascensores, S.L.U.
- Implementation of a platform for the identification and evaluation of legal requirements applicable in Orona, S.Coop. and in the rest of the companies in Spain.
- Participation in the event "Basque Circular Summit 2022" focused on eco-design and circular economy.
- Waste generation in industrial plants has decreased by more than 15% per lift produced.
Social Achievements
- Reached a total of 5,619 staff, an increase of 112 people over the previous year.
- Implementation of a new reference application for OSH management in Spain.
- Implementation of a new tool to manage subcontractor activity at Orona Ideo and at the industrial plants in Hernani and Vitoria.
- Significant progress in management control, with the implementation of a daily situation report and the CAE action protocol for subcontractors.
- Development of an Industrial CAE module.
- 1,957 participants and 8,791 hours of training in occupational risk prevention.
- Updated emergency and self-protection plans and provided specific training to different teams (intervention, alarm and evacuation teams, first aid).
Governance Achievements
- Orona has a "Corporate Social Responsibility Manual" that is part of the training and documentation received with the Welcome Plan.
- Establishment of the Orona Compliance Model to reaffirm ethical behaviour and fight against threats.
- More than 99% of the volume of productive purchases in 2022 was made from suppliers adhering to our code of conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
- Reduce emissions by 50% by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Complex and unstable global context with uncertainty.
- Significant increase in the cost of energy driven by the war between Russia and Ukraine.
- Low level of development of freight infrastructures, dispersion of the fleet and potential impact on productivity associated with the transition to an electric vehicle fleet.
Mitigation Strategies
- Progressive electrification of the fleet and the development of applications for optimising journeys and saving fuel.
- Monitoring maximum and minimum temperatures in offices to reduce air-conditioning consumption.
- Implementing preventive measures to ensure proper ventilation and air recirculation.
- Optimisation of processes to reduce energy consumption.
- Modernisation of production facilities for more efficient ones.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: More than 99% of the volume of productive purchases in 2022 was made from suppliers adhering to our code of conduct.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Orona suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 14006, ISO 14025, ISO 14064, ISO 25745-2, ISO 45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7
- Goal 13
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Orona Next platform of products and services
- Orona Next Essentia and Orona Next Smart solutions
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Integrity and ethics
- Respect for Human Rights
- Employment generation
- Health and safety promotion
- Training and professional development
- Gender equality and diversity management
- Green Commitment to the environment
- Added value in product and service
- Monitoring business impacts
- Impact on the supply chain
- Biodiversity protection
Environmental Achievements
- Increased percentage of eco-designed devices issued to 95%
- Extended the calculation of the carbon footprint to include other companies in Spain
- Implemented a new environmental awareness-raising system
- Reduced hazardous and non-hazardous waste managed by 2% per lift manufactured
Social Achievements
- Increased workforce to 6,111 employees (an increase of 492 compared to the previous year)
- No occupational illnesses reported in 2023
- Developed a new Equality Plan for 2023-2026
- Supported various social and community initiatives through Orona Fundazioa
Governance Achievements
- Established Orona Compliance Model to reaffirm ethical behavior
- Developed a Code of Conduct for Orona suppliers
- Maintained high levels of institutional activity, including ordinary and extraordinary Governing Councils and Social Councils
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- Reduce emissions by 50% by 2030
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Global instability and socioeconomic uncertainties
- Transition to electric vehicle fleet associated with infrastructure limitations and potential impact on productivity
- Low availability of female candidates in the labor market for technical vocational training
Mitigation Strategies
- Adapted and responded to challenges, achieving good levels of activity
- Taking steps to introduce electric and hybrid vehicles into the fleet
- Signed an agreement with the EDE Foundation to participate in a socio-occupational insertion program for women
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Orona suppliers
- Prioritization of local suppliers
- Use of returnable packaging
- Incorporation of secondary raw materials
- Minimizing plastic use in packaging
- Use of PEFC and FSC certified wood and cardboard
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 14006, ISO 14025, ISO 14064, ISO 25745-2, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis (Bronze rating)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Orona Next Essentia and Orona Next Smart solutions (highest energy efficiency class)
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed