Sustainability
A Sustainable Partner Today and Tomorrow
Working with the environment and sustainability has been one of our driving forces since we began 70 years ago. Being a partner in climate-smart solutions for the buildings of the future is deeply rooted in our DNA.
We are constantly striving to reduce our carbon footprint (CO₂) by 50% by 2025. With our expertise, eco-friendly products, and exceptional service, we contribute to creating better, more energy-efficient products of the highest quality. This includes climate-smart production, environmentally friendly goods transport, improved indoor environments, and reduced energy consumption. Ultimately, this means we are actively helping to create a better climate for our planet—something we are incredibly proud of. Our climate map serves as a visual tool to provide an overview of the various measures we have taken to minimize our environmental impact.
Sustainability encompasses much more than reducing our environmental footprint. Our 40 employees are key figures in our operations, and we are committed to ensuring they have a safe and supportive work environment. Moreover, our business is about improving the lives of people around us, and everything we do is guided by a mission to create something better and give back, both today and tomorrow.
Our Achievements:
- Achieved Environmental Class A certification under the ECO Screening Tool.
- Certified for quality and environmental standards ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Our goals:
- Manufacture and sell products that reduce negative environmental impact in society.
- Work to minimize environmental impact and prevent pollution.
- Operate in a way that contributes to sustainable development.
REC Indovent’s Sustainability Focus Areas
Our sustainability efforts are rooted in the nature of our business and our desire to create value that bridges business benefits and societal impact. Based on our sustainability focus areas, we have developed concrete goals for both the short and long term.
3 Health and Well-Being
Target 3.9: Reduce the number of illnesses and deaths caused by hazardous chemicals and pollution.
The services and products offered by REC Indovent contribute positively to this target by improving indoor air quality. Our ventilation systems filter out pollutants and harmful substances, reduce the risk of radon exposure, and prevent mold growth, promoting healthier environments for everyone.
7 Sustainable Energy for All
Target 7.2: Increase the share of renewable energy globally
REC Indovent contributes to this target by facilitating the transition to renewable energy. Our commitment to designing, delivering, and installing solar panel systems for properties positively impacts the global share of renewable energy.
Target 7.3: Double the rate of improvement in energy efficiency
By offering energy-efficient ventilation systems that reuse pre-heated air, REC Indovent supports this target, helping to drive significant improvements in energy efficiency.
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Target 8.4: Improve resource efficiency in consumption and production
REC Indovent contributes positively to this target by focusing on sustainable production practices. This includes implementing climate-friendly goods transport and business travel, such as fossil-free freight solutions. Additionally, we collaborate with suppliers and partners to use more environmentally friendly and recyclable materials in our end products, further enhancing resource efficiency.
9 Sustainable Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Target 9.4: Upgrade all industries and infrastructure for increased sustainability
REC Indovent contributes positively to this target by adapting industrial processes to enable more sustainable resource use through recyclable materials and environmentally friendly transport. Additionally, REC Indovent helps reduce carbon emissions by utilizing pre-heated energy in its systems, thereby lowering overall heating demands.
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Target 11.6: Reduce the environmental impact of cities
REC Indovent contributes positively to this target through its ventilation systems, which efficiently capture harmful air particles of various sizes from indoor air. This improvement in air quality benefits both urban and non-urban environments, reducing their overall environmental impact.
Environmental Policy
We know that sustainable and high-quality products and solutions can go hand in hand—after all, we’ve been working this way for 70 years. Our driving force is to produce and sell products that actively reduce negative environmental impacts through their functionality. We strive to ensure that our products do not contain hazardous or harmful substances. Every department, within its area of operations, is committed to minimizing environmental impact and preventing pollution. We adhere to all applicable laws and regulations while continuously working on improvements.
Shared Responsibility
Environmental responsibility is everyone’s duty. We must act in ways that enable our company to contribute to sustainable development for future generations.
To achieve this, we will:
- Educate and engage everyone in the company.
- Work to optimize and environmentally adapt our transportation.
- Encourage suppliers to make their manufacturing and products more environmentally friendly.
- Optimize our own production to use resources more efficiently, including energy, chemicals, and materials, and handle any resulting waste in an environmentally responsible manner.