Global leader in network video solutions on track for 2025 goals
A global leader in network video solutions, Axis Communications has announced it is on track for its environmental, social, and governance 2025 goals, according to the company’s 2022 Sustainability Report.
With more than 4,200 employees in over 50 countries, the company’s strategies and operations follow the universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. With an approach supported by four key cornerstones – respect people, protect our planet, innovate responsibly, and be trustworthy -, Axis shares some highlights from its Sustainability Report that showcase promising advancements towards building a more sustainable future.
When it comes to respecting its people, Axis has ensured all its first- and second-tier suppliers had signed the Axis Supplier Code of Conduct, obligating them to have a process in place for documenting the supply chain, including information about working conditions (i.e., working hours, employee health and safety, and compulsory/forced labour). This helps ensure that suppliers are compliant with the universal principles of human rights and labour.
Striving to use more recycled materials, during 2022 Axis has doubled its total use of renewable carbon-based plastics that replace fossil fuel-based plastics (from 51.5 up to 100 metric tonnes) and increased the portfolio of products containing these materials. In total, 56% of all cameras launched in 2022 contain recycled and/or bio-based and/or carbon-capture-based plastics, with 10 products using more than 20% of renewable carbon-based plastics in their constitution.
Another effort towards protecting our planet, Axis also committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets, aligned with the level of decarbonisation required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. The targets will define the overall goals in emissions reduction across Axis and along the entire value chain.
Currently, 100% of Axis contract manufacturers and logistics centres suppliers have taken action in 2022 to develop fossil energy reducing plans, aimed at meeting Axis goal of 50% of fossil-free energy by 2024 amongst these suppliers. When it comes to the goal of 100% fossil-free energy in manufacturing and logistics centres by 2030, 75% of all suppliers have also already come up with action plans.
“While 2022 was a challenging year, I’m pleased to see improvement towards many of the goals presented in this report, such as reducing carbon emissions by 2025. We thank our committed colleagues, partners, and supply chain for helping us pursue our long-term ambitions to make people’s businesses, cities, and lives better everywhere” said Wai King Wong, Regional Director, Oceania, Axis Communications.
Looking at ways to innovate responsibly and be more trustworthy, last year Axis also extended the scope for its ISO/IEC 27001 certification to include the development and operation of its software platform for connected services, helping further protect its internal and commercial information infrastructure and systems. The ISO/IEC 27001 is an internationally recognised standard that outlines and provides guidance on how to protect and manage an organisation’s information through effective risk management.
“As an industry leader, we are in a unique position to be a driving force for wider change. Our pledge in 2022 to science-based targets is a reflection of our commitment to innovation for a smarter, safer world,” said Carl Trotzig, Director Quality & Environment, Axis Communications. “We are taking a renewed look at our business practices as we move towards a circular approach and focus on extending the product lifecycle and contributing to a better society. As we look at 2023 and beyond, we’ll continue to build on our momentum and take ambitious steps towards achieving our sustainability goals”.
The ‘2022 Sustainability Report’ can be found here.