The world is facing unprecedented environmental and social challenges. Climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequalities are reshaping economies and industries worldwide.
As a leading supplier in the biopharmaceutical sector—a field critical to global health—SKAN recognizes the need to align its operations and values with broader sustainability goals. Beyond operational excellence and technological innovation, there is a moral and strategic imperative to reduce environmental impact, foster ethical practices, and contribute positively to society.
Launch of our Group-wide ESG Strategy 2030
Building on a strong foundation of responsible practices, this initiative unites and amplifies our long-standing commitment to sustainability, placing ESG considerations at the core of our decision-making. It reflects our ambition to not only meet but exceed industry standards, fostering innovation and responsibility in equal measure. The ESG Strategy 2025 reinforces our dedication to integrating sustainable practices even more deeply into our operations, ensuring they align with stakeholder expectations and the needs of future generations.
SKAN aims to ensure its continued success in a world increasingly defined by climate challenges, evolving regulations, and heightened expectations for corporate responsibility.
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Products
As part of our roadmap to 2030, we focus on enhancing the sustainability of our products and services. Our goal is to design solutions that minimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and incorporate recyclable materials while supporting customers in their own sustainability efforts. By providing advanced monitoring tools and energy-efficient technologies, we enable them to optimize resource use and achieve their sustainability targets.
People
We are also committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Recognizing that our employees drive our success, we invest in continuous training, innovation, and leadership development. Key performance indicators, such as training hours, employee retention, and diversity metrics, are monitored to ensure alignment with SDG 8 and continuous workforce improvements.
Planet
Reducing CO2 emissions across our operations is a strategic goal. We continuously work to enhance the efficiency of our solutions, optimize supply chains, and improve infrastructure sustainability. Our decentralization strategy, aimed at expanding our global presence while reducing long-distance travel, is crucial in lowering transportation-related emissions and offering localized, energy-efficient solutions.
We collaborate with customers to develop energy-efficient solutions that reduce environmental impact while actively engaging employees to foster a culture of sustainability.
Partners
A strong supply chain is vital to our operations, prioritizing long-term partnerships with quality-driven, innovative suppliers. Some relationships exceed 25 years. While stainless steel sheet constructions and turned-milled parts are produced in-house, most components come from third-party suppliers selected based on technical quality, cost efficiency, and collaboration. Suppliers must adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct and are generally ISO 9001 certified.
Key suppliers undergo regular assessments, audits, and reviews. Guided by the precautionary principle, we prioritize safety and product integrity. We uphold ethical standards, opposing discrimination, illegal employment, and worker exploitation. Training initiatives, including data privacy programs, reinforce these values. Sustainability factors into performance goals, affecting variable compensation. Our Supplier Code of Conduct mandates social and environmental responsibility, aligning with International Labor Organization (ILO) standards.
