Sustainability Report 2017
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FORBO MOVEMENT SYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY Report 2017 Siegling – total belting solutions

Sustainability Report 2017 · FORBO MOVEMENT SYSTEMS

This is Forbo Movement Systems 10 Message from the Executive Vice President Movement Systems 11 Sustainability strategy About this report Sustainability Report 2017 · FORBO MOVEMENT SYSTEMS

Not always visible, yet present everywhere, Forbo Movement Systems makes sure that your intralogistics and production workflow run smoothly and optimally. Our solutions are characterized by a high level of efficiency, precision and reliability. As an expert partner in the development of industry-specific and future-facing solutions for drives, conveyor systems and manufacturing logistics, our services are in demand all over the world. Sustainability Report 2017 · FORBO MOVEMENT SYSTEMS

Forbo Movement Systems is a division of Forbo Holding AG. The company's headquarters are located in Baar, Switzerland, in the Canton of Zug. The company is listed on the SiX Swiss Exchange. Forbo is a global player whose two divisions, Forbo Flooring Systems and Forbo Movement Systems , serve a wide variety of industries. The Movement Systems division has risen to a leading position worldwide as a provider of high-quality conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, first-class power transmission belts and both timing and flat belts made of synthetic materials. These belts are used...

Sustainability Report 2017 · FORBO MOVEMENT SYSTEMS

Products and market The increasing globalization of markets requires an innovative approach to production, materials flow and logistics; conveyor belts, processing belts and power transmission belts often play a key role in this process. We keep the world turning with these products. We connect flows of goods and people in factories and supermarkets, in bakeries and airports, at logistics centers, print shops and other facilities. siegling transilon® … these are multi-layered and fabric-based belts, or belts made from homogeneous materials. They ensure efficient materials flow and...

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MESSAGE FROM MARC RICHARD DEIMLING Executive Vice President Movement Systems Sustainability is our concern, not because it’s a buzzword, but because it is an integral part of our business practice and our global corporate strategy. We are committed to ethical standards and determined to reduce our resource consumption and the harmful impacts of our products on the environment: we seek to preserve our natural heritage for future generations. Our commitment to the environment and society is based on a holistic approach, which makes sound economic sense and is sustainable at the same time. As...

FORBO MOVEMENT SYSTEMS’ SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY We have recognized that global warming and lack of natural resources require a rethinking of our approach in order to better fulfill our obligations to future generations. Responsible stewardship of all resources is therefore a key component of the core values we live by here at Forbo Movement Systems. We are committed to protecting the environ-­ ment and to continuously investing in a sustainable future. As a responsible manufacturer and employer, Forbo sets very high standards in terms of health, safety, the environment and quality....

ABOUT THIS REPORT In this initial sustainability report drawn up by Forbo Movement Systems, we wish to make transparent to both the public and to all our stakeholders the way in which we live up to our significant responsibilities to both people and the environment. It draws on the reporting structure laid down by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and provides an overview of the environmental, social and economic aspects of corporate governance. For us the report is not only a means to document our activities, but is also a tool to continuously improve our performance. The report gives an...

Our communication with stakeholders comprises a number of different activities: • Internal stakeholders - regular meetings • Customers - a variety of feedback programs and surveys • Regulatory authorities (national, regional and local) - participation on committees and regular exchanges regarding compliance with environmental and safety regulations • Environmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - meetings, participation on committees and regular contact • Suppliers - regular meetings and audits • Unions - constructive cooperation and regular meetings • Cities and municipalities -...

The perfect partnership: Hydropower and power transmission belts from Forbo. Harnessing the power of water consistently is especially simple when using Siegling Extremultus power transmission belts. They boast an efficiency of over 98 % and replace less efficient gear designs at numerous points on the path from running water to the consumer. Sustainability Report 2017 · FORBO MOVEMENT SYSTEMS