Axis Communications, the network video product firm, on its 40th anniversary, has announced the publication of the Axis Sustainability Report 2023.
Verena Rathjen, VP EMEA of Axis Communications, says: “Reaching this significant anniversary is testament to our relentless commitment to innovation and pursuit of quality. But this is not just about celebrating the past 40 years of achievements, it is also about demonstrating our uncompromising commitment to realizing over the years and decades to come our sustainability goals. Collectively, the scope of these initiatives means every aspect of our business – from the raw materials used in component manufacturing to energy consumption and the approach to recycling products at their end-of-life – will need to demonstrably contribute to the achievement of emissions reduction targets. Put simply, we are committed to our sustainability agenda to ensure the next 40 years are as rewarding as the last.”
Axis signed the UN Global Compact 2007, and its strategies and operations are aligned with these universal principles on human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption. Axis also supports the 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda, which act as a blueprint for people and the planet.
In its annual sustainability report for 2023:
Progress within human rights due diligence, including mapping of salient human rights risk areas
Improved capabilities for customers to manage energy consumption in Axis products
Increased share of cameras with renewable carbon-based plastic
Increased share of BFR/CFR free cameras
Enhanced anti-corruption awareness, including training for employees with 90%+ completion rate.
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets in line with climate science. Axis is one of more than 5,000 bodies around the world setting targets that are in line with the level of de-carbonization required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to well-below 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C.
The firm commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42 per cent by 2030 from a 2022 base year. It also commits to reduce scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 51.6pc per sold unit within the same timeframe.
Carl Trotzig, Director Environment & Supply Chain Sustainability at Axis, says: “Axis has long been committed to reducing the impact of our entire value chain on the environment. This includes identifying the key areas of focus for reducing emissions within our own business, our suppliers and manufacturers, and in the lifetime use of our products. Taking a science-based approach fits with our ethos, and having our targets validated by the SBTi only adds more momentum to our efforts.”
Verena Rathjen adds: “Axis has, from its inception, strived to create groundbreaking products, to get the most from network technology, and to build upon a foundation of strong core values which put its customers first. We may only have coined the term ‘Innovating for a smarter, safer world’ in 2013, but this has defined the company’s vision from the outset: Axis has spent the past 40 years learning, discovering new innovations to make its products, technology, and relationships stronger. We look forward to continuing our mission of innovating for a smarter, safer world.”
