PicoQuant GmbH / PicoQuant Innovations GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Human Rights
- Environmental Protection
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Ethical Business Practices
- Data Protection
Environmental Achievements
- Compensate CO2 emissions from unavoidable international travel through cooperation with Atmosfair
- Strive to minimize resource use and eliminate unfiltered pollutant emissions
- Separate waste collection and sending to certified recycling or disposal centers
- Product design for long-term use and support for repairability and expandability
Social Achievements
- Promote a non-discriminatory corporate culture
- Support employee education and professional development
- Commitment to education and furthering the general public interest
- No child labor (employees must be 16 or older)
Governance Achievements
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Zero tolerance for bribery and corruption
- Reporting mechanisms for violations of the code of conduct
- Protection of intellectual and material property, trade secrets, and personal data (GDPR compliance)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential for supply chain disruptions due to non-compliance by suppliers
- Maintaining compliance with evolving laws and regulations
- Managing risks associated with international operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Supplier expectations for compliance with laws and industry standards (including RoHS and conflict-free sourcing)
- Regular employee training on relevant regulations and reporting mechanisms
- Continuous improvement process to address occupational safety and health deficiencies
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with applicable laws and industry standards, including RoHS and conflict-free sourcing