Corporate Social Responsibility

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) represents the implementation of sustainable development within a company, with the aim of protecting the environment and taking initiatives in the social field. Although the objectives of CSR are fairly straightforward, it is essential to take multiple actions and understand certain values that are well adapted to a company’s needs and available resources.

Overall, corporate social responsibility is part of the efforts made by companies to respect the environment and establish a sustainable development approach. Thus, the aim of CSR is not only to improve the quality of life of employees and people in contact with the company, but also of the whole community.

In 2015, the UN adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate inequality, poverty and climate disruption by 2030. Many companies, from SMEs to major groups, are now incorporating sustainable development goals into their CSR policies.

Find out how CLA-VAL complies with its CSR principles

Continuous education opportunities for all employees in their specialist

Commitment to young people by training apprentices and trainees
Equal pay for men and women

Condemnation of all types of behaviour that discriminates against gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, religion and ethnicity
Allows new construction projects (Burj Khalifa, New Capital, Paris La Défense, etc.) to be supplied with water and sanitation

Enables the supply of water and sanitation to the City of Lausanne and, more generally, to the Romandie in Switzerland
Favorable working conditions for all employees

Opportunity and promotion within the company

Remuneration and competitive advantage for all

Continuity of the business sector
Offering and developing innovative solutions

World leader in the automatic control valve market
Equitable governance

Access to the field of activity (water) is a development factor contributing to the creation of synergy between the interaction of other sources of development such as energy, food or economic growth
Integration of a CSR policy

Real actions taken

References

Solar Panels

Since 2021, CLA-VAL Europe has installed a solar panel park on the entire roof of its buildings. This allows the company to be supplied entirely with green energy and to meet its energy needs autonomously. In addition, this investment enables the company to supply the city of Lausanne’s electricity network. Moreover, while supplying its administrative oﬃces and workshop with sustainable energy, CLA-VAL Europe redistributes 5% of its surplus electricity production to the Swiss electricity grid every month. Therefore, this investment brings many advantages.

Soft Mobility

Since 2020, CLA-VAL Europe has had a soft mobility plan for its employees to encourage them to travel in an eco-responsible way and to encourage them to take daily exercise. A bicycle shelter equipped with a recharging battery has been installed and made available to them on the site.

By dint of the region’s good cycling network and the actions undertaken by CLA-VAL Europe, many employees are encouraged to come to work by bicycle. This allows them to reduce their CO2 emissions and to participate in the company’s CSR policy commitments.

Batteries

In order to implement this commitment to its CSR policy, CLA-VAL Europe has undertaken various actions.

Rechargeable batteries are used instead of batteries for all electronic equipment.

Waste Sorting

The sorting of diﬀerent types of waste has been introduced at all levels of the company.

In all oﬃces, various recycling stations have been installed. This makes it possible to sort PET, aluminum, various electrical and electronic components, printer toner cartridges and paper (FSC certiﬁed).
On the production side, recyclable waste such as metals, glass, plastic, cardboard, paper and wood are recovered and recycled by specialized companies in the region.

Cardboard

CLA-VAL Europe demonstrates its commitment to ecology by using cardboard presses to compact and recycle cardboard waste, thereby reducing its environmental footprint and contributing to the preservation of the planet.

Sensors and Timers

Presence detectors and light timers have been installed throughout the company to reduce waste.

Automatic sensor faucets have been installed in all the company's washrooms to reduce waste.

Intendance

At CLA-VAL Europe, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact by adopting eco-friendly practices, including aiming for zero tableware waste, preferring cloth hand towels, minimizing the use of chemicals, and promoting the use of certified ecological products. Our commitment to sustainability guides each of our choices for a cleaner and more environmentally friendly future.

Videoconferencing

CLA-VAL Europe aims to reduce business travel as much as possible and to replace it with videoconferences whenever possible.

Oil Separator

CLA-VAL Europe demonstrates its commitment to the environment by using an oil separator for rainwater, thereby contributing to preventing pollution of our aquatic resources. This approach showcases our commitment to maintaining high environmental standards and promoting sustainable practices.