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SUSTAINABILITY
OUR AMBITION IS TO MAKE HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO ALL - SUSTAINABLY AND GLOBALLY
For us, sustainability already within the development and manufacturing phase. We constantly pay attention to the efficient and resource-saving use of all components. Our specially designed PIA I4.0 systems help advance the production facilities in an energy-efficient way and to test them intensively beginning in the development phase. This brings a considerable advantage not only to us but also to our customers.
RENEWABLE ENERGIES
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RENEWABLE ENERGIES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
We are continuously expanding the use of renewable energies.
- Company building with power generation via photovoltaic system
- Use and purchase of green electricity from hydro and wind power
- E-charging stations at all European locations
- Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems
- Resource-saving production is focus during development
- We attach great importance to durability
CO2 reduction
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REDUCTION OF CO² CONSUMPTION
All our European PIA sites are CO2 neutral. We are continuously expanding this further.
- Switch to LED lighting
- Video conferencing
- Establishment of an electric vehicle fleet / sharpening of fleet regulations
- Support for leased bicycles
WASTE & RECYCLING
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CAREFUL HANDLING OF WASTE
Despite the greatest effort, waste cannot be completely avoided. Therefore, conscious handling is important.
- We reduce the amount of waste to a minimum
- We ducate our employees a regarding the need to avoid waste
- Waste recycling and destruction are commissioned in accordance with internationally valid standards and exclusively in approved local companies
WATER CONSUMPTION
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REDUCTION OF WATER CONSUMPTION
We are conscientious of water resources and reduce our water consumption.
- We raise awareness among our employees
- We regularly maintain the drinking water systems at our sites
- We ensure a safe and hygienic drinking water supply at our sites
Our most important resource
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CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
Our employees are our most valuable resource. That is why we attach great importance to a positive and open working environment.
- We promote the exchange of knowledge among our global teams - far beyond traditional training.
- We offer a comprehensive employee and management training program, such as PIA Academy and PIA Across Borders
- PIA Life is a comprehensive program based on work-life balance offered to all employees, e.g. company health management and various sports activities
- Initiatives for better work-life balance are standard at PIA
- With the PIA Foundation we support projects that serve social welfare