code of ethics and sustainability
The principles
The sustainability policy identifies the principles that inspire JO-TECH to manage its impact responsibly, both towards the communities in which it operates and towards its own people.
JO-TECH believes that correct, transparent and responsible conduct enhances and protects the identity and reputation of the Organisation over time, which are prerequisites for sustainable business development aimed at creating and protecting the value chain for all stakeholders. In line with this commitment, JO-TECH intends to define the guiding principles of its strategy for sustainable growth over time by reducing both direct and indirect negative impacts.
This Sustainability Policy therefore aims to communicate, both within the Company and externally, the key principles for carrying out corporate and business activities through which JO-TECH’s commitment and attention to environmental, social and governance issues are expressed, in full accordance with the principles and values of the Company’s Code of Ethics.
In defining this Sustainability Policy, JO-TECH also draws inspiration from the 10 principles of the Global Compact, aiming to raise awareness of human rights, the fight against corruption and the protection of the environment and society.
the objectives
The Sustainability Policy defines the principles and pillars that guide JO-TECH in contributing, through its business, to the creation of a sustainable development model, within which internal and external stakeholders can collaborate to achieve common goals. This document serves as a guide to the main aspects on which JO-TECH’s concept of “sustainability” is based, with a view to improving and reducing the impact of its business, taking into account the risks and opportunities that may influence its development and its ability to innovate and generate lasting value over time.
The principles that guided the drafting of this Policy and which inspire it are as follows:
Propensity for change
JO-TECH's desire to actively contribute to achieving sustainable business growth by reducing the impact on the various players involved throughout the entire value chain: suppliers, employees, customers and the community.
Creating shared value
JO-TECH's commitment to reconciling economic, social and environmental objectives by generating value for the company, raising awareness among external stakeholders and making its employees aware of the importance of adopting responsible behaviour in the management of relevant social, environmental and governance issues.
Stakeholder engagement
definition and launch of mechanisms for dialogue and active discussion with JO-TECH stakeholders in order to identify a corporate sustainability strategy that is in line with their expectations and, at the same time, represents a tool for guiding change and preventing its impact.
Communication and transparency
willingness to adequately disseminate information on the importance that JO-TECH attributes to the various dimensions of sustainability, committing, among other things, to reporting on its performance on social, environmental and governance issues that are fundamental for stakeholders and for the company itself.
our commitments
In order to improve its sustainability performance, JO-TECH is committed to:
- Define and periodically update a long-term strategy that aims to generate value in the present without compromising the ability to create value in the future;
- Constantly seek innovation in order to best address the challenges that JO-TECH and all the various players in the economic system will face in order to ensure overall sustainable development;
- Promote engagement and communication activities with its stakeholders in order to integrate their expectations and requests in the area of sustainability when defining JO-TECH’s strategic objectives;
- Monitor and report on its progress in the social and environmental fields.
THE PILLARS
With this in mind, JO-TECH intends to base its activities on increasingly sustainable and socially responsible approaches. Our commitments can be traced back to specific priority guidelines, represented by the following pillars, on which the Sustainability Policy is based.
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Commitment to conducting business activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards, not tolerating acts of corruption and operating in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
VALUE OF EMPLOYEES
Valuing human capital by ensuring a safe and inclusive working environment. Strong commitment to developing skills and competencies, ensuring that recruitment, training and professional growth are based on fairness and merit, combating all forms of discrimination.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Creating value for customers by ensuring high quality standards, accessibility to services, safety and efficiency. Particular attention is paid to creating solid relationships of trust, based on the ability to offer methodological approaches and effective, concrete solutions that are always perceived as high quality.
INNOVATION
Promotion of innovation, both internally and externally, as an “enabler of change”, in the belief that improved sustainability performance can be achieved through a continuous capacity for change, innovating together with the various players in the economic system.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Integration of environmental aspects into business processes in order to manage the use of resources correctly, promoting the reduction of direct and indirect environmental impacts and favouring sustainable procurement policies for products and services.
SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY
Support for the community through active participation in charitable, research and voluntary initiatives to encourage the creation and development of worthwhile initiatives.
We are also committed to:
- setting strategic objectives in the areas of innovation, production, operations, management, economic and financial planning
- continuously evaluating the performance of our strategy and improving it as necessary
- producing an annual sustainability report that reviews our performance
- keep us up to date on all legal requirements and acquire all necessary certifications to support our claims
- keep us up to date on all legal requirements and acquire all necessary certifications to support our claims
- Encourage our staff to be mindful of how their actions at work affect the environment and society.
Waste management: reduction, reuse, recycling
We are committed to minimising waste and practise the principles of reduction, reuse and recycling in all our operations.
We take responsibility for the safe management and storage of waste. We provide all necessary training to staff, suppliers and customers, as well as promoting environmental awareness
REGULATORY REFERENCES
The regulatory references and standards considered in the definition of this Sustainability Policy are listed below.
- United Nations Global Compact (UNGC);
- ILO (International Labour Organisation) Conventions;
- UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (‘Ruggie Report’);
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises;
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- Paris Climate Conference (COP21);
- European Green Deal;
- Task force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD);
- Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC);
- Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi);
- GHG Protocol;
- GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards;
- ICMA (International Capital Market Association) principles;
- Corporate Code of Ethics;
- Integrated Management System Policy;
- Integrated Quality & Environment Management System.
Precisely for this reason, JO-TECH has optimised its activities in accordance with the ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 certification standards.
