A Global Issue
While the concept of sustainability has taken a decent space under the spotlight, catching people’s attention, it is still widely lost in adaptation. The world has been facing tough environmental challenges for a long time now and it is getting perpetually worse. The worst part is, while people and businesses are aware of the issue, they hide behind green labels that are merely labels. It is very rare to see sustainability adapted in its full meaning.
Growing Responsibly: A Green Mission
There are three main aspects of sustainability – economic, environmental, and social. So often forgotten, people do not apply economic and social sustainability solution; they think they’ve solved the issue by not using plastic and move on. That is why at ZF Holding, we thoughtfully consider the three pillars of sustainability and abide by those needs. In this article, we discuss why we believe strongly in sustainable practices and how we try to implement them.
Why Sustainability in Business Matters
In a time where businesses are racing to claim themselves as eco-friendly and responsible, we may wonder why is it so important? It is undoubtedly a positive step in the business world but many struggle to adopt it as a core principle for their businesses.
Sustainability is a very important principle in business as it tackles common issues such as: Fair working conditions, depletion of natural resources, inequality, human rights issues, and more. Sustainability in business is about doing good to do well.
Sustainability promises a better future for our planet, socially and environmentally, and consequently leading to better business performance and overall success. This is supported by research studies that showed that the most profitable businesses are the most sustainable ones.
Not to mention that there is an undeniable rising demand for sustainable goods, which if served, will give the business a competitive edge as they’ll be perceived as purpose-driven and conscious. It’s a win-win situation.
Our 3-Step Approach Towards Sustainability
At ZF, we always try to adopt sustainable efforts as core values and implement it in every step of the way. We are committed to a sustainable future where growth and responsibility go hand-in-hand. We are always keen to learn and stay up-to-date with emerging sustainable efforts and integrate them into our business.
Here is our three-step approach towards sustainability at ZF:
- Resource efficiency – through the optimization of materials, energy and processes.
- Industry responsibility – through following responsible practices in industrial automation.
- People and growth – through inclusivity, professional development and employee well-being.
Our Future Sustainable Goals
We are dedicated to continue to grow responsibly and we are always making efforts to follow sustainability standards through our journey. Therefore, we always set goals so we can have a clear vision of our path and be aware of our practices. Here’s what we envision for the future:
- Minimizing our environmental footprint.
- Maintaining responsible business practices while expanding.
3. Initiating contributions towards societal and economic development
A Better Future Underway
As we move forward, we aim to remain persistent on following through with our sustainable approach, upgrade it, and effectively implement it. Our core values remain unchanged as we grow and as we experience all the external and internal changes that surround us. We are committed to a better and a more responsible future.
