We take responsibility

Even beyond our customer projects!

Sustainability & Responsibility

We are aware of our responsibility towards our customers, partners and employees. As a guideline for our actions, the UNITY Code of Conduct specifies binding standards for responsible conduct towards our business partners and the public as well as within our company, e.g. compliance with internationally recognized human and employee rights. Based on the ESG factors (Environmental, Social, Governance), we are constantly developing new measures that promote a conscious approach to the environment, comply with our high social standards and ensure sustainable corporate governance. Throughout the UNITY Innovation Alliance, we work together with our employees to actively protect the climate and resources. We formed local ESG teams at all UNITY locations with the aim of further minimizing the ecological footprint through local mesures on site.

The results to date include:

  • 571 sqm of photovoltaic surfaces
  • 15 Charging stations for electric vehicles
  • 42% all-electric and 12% hybrid-vehicles in the vehicle fleet
  • Development of a Meeting Site Emission Calculator for cross-site scheduling with the lowest possible CO2 emissions
  • Reduction of packaging waste through planned bulk purchases
  • Installation of filter systems to promote the use of locally available drinking water

We are continuing our commitment to sustainable practices and are planning new initiatives to achieve our ESG goals and live up to our claim of being a responsible and sustainable company.

Our commitment to ESG forms the solid foundation of our corporate responsibility - but our responsibilities go even further than that. We support a number of aid projects, are involved in a variety of associations and clubs, invest in education and promote community and sport. We are proud that our corporate social responsibility is not only anchored in our corporate structures, but also in the hearts of our employees: with fundraising campaigns initiated for the Ahr Valley flood disaster in 2021 and for the victims of the earthquake in Syria in 2023, together we are making a positive change in the world and going beyond merely complying with ESG criteria.

 

ESG

ESG

Environmental, Social, Governance

The UN Global Compact is the world's largest and most important initiative for responsible corporate governance. Find out more about our participation!

Download UNITY progress report

UNITY is geared towards a sustainable future -- which is why our environmental management is certified according to ÖKOPROFIT®.

The German Sustainability Code (Deutsche Nachhaltigkeitskodex DNK) is a cross-industry transparency standard for reporting on corporate sustainability performance. Find out more about our DNK statement.

EcoVadis is an assessment platform for the sustainability of global supply chains. The scorecards make it easier to understand, track and improve your own environmental, social and ethical performance.

Corporate Social Responsibility

We also want to make a lasting positive contribution to society outside of our customer projects. We do this, for example, by working with charitable organizations, foundations and educational institutions through pro bono projects, close cooperation and regular donations. We also actively promote the sports activities of our employees and support their participation in charity runs. Find out more about our commitment to shaping positive change.

We support aid projects We invest in education We promote community & sports

Sustainable Energy for our website

As a driving force for innovation, we are always on the lookout for pioneering, sustainable solutions. As a logical consequence, the entire electricity requirement for our website is therefore sourced from renewable energy sources. The German data center, certified according to BDSG, DIN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN 27001:2013, uses 100% green electricity from hydroelectric power plants in the Alpine region. This is not only a contribution to reducing annual CO2 emissions by 401.95 tons compared to the German total electricity mix, but also a clear statement that innovative technologies and sustainable action go hand in hand. In this way, we want to inspire people to invest together in a clean future.

Diversity makes us successful

As a driving force for innovation and the skills needed for the future, we protect and promote the potential of our diversity -- and give all of our employees the creative freedom they need to develop future-oriented solutions together with our customers. Together, we create a working environment that is characterized by appreciation, openness, truth and clarity. Find out more about Diversity@UNITY now!

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