2024: HA publishes "Sustainability Insights" progress report
We ensure greater transparency about our sustainable actions at HA through a comprehensive reporting system. With the publication of our first "Sustainability Insights" progress report, we offer our partners and customers an insight into the three central pillars of our sustainability management: governance, social and environmental issues.
2023: HA Group is a new member of the Together for Sustainability Initiative
Since October the 18th, the HA Group has been one of 50 members of the Together for Sustainability initiative (TfS) - the first company from the foundry industry to do so. The prerequisite for admission is a comprehensive audit of sustainability practices by TfS and independent auditors.
2023: Recalculation of the CO2 balance for the HA Group successfully completed
The first recalculation of the corporate carbon footprint for the 2022 business year was particularly successful in assessing the impact of the initial measures as well as in further improving the data quality.
A significant reduction of nearly 11% was determined in the area of Scope 1 & 2 emissions, amongst other things due to the dedicated implementation of initial measures. This marks the achievement of an initial milestone on our path towards our reduction target of 30% by 2030. Further measures, including a focus on Scope 3 emissions, are already planned or in progress.
2023: Seal of approval "Sicher mit System" by German BG RCI
After a comprehensive assessment of the occupational health and safety management system from May to August 2023, HA GmbH was able to obtain the "Sicher mit System" seal from the German Employers' Liability Insurance Association for the Raw Materials and Chemical Industry (BG RCI).
The assessment is an independent audit carried out on the basis of a quality-assured process and according to defined standards. To website of BG RCI (German)
2023: SAQ 5.0 Rating Report
The SAQ 5.0 sustainability assessment questionnaire is a further development with higher requirements compared to the SAQ 4.0 version.
Particularly pleasing: HA is significantly above the sustainability rating average for Germany.
2023: New Global Occupational Health and Safety Policy
Occupational health and safety is a priority corporate objective. HA's new Global Occupational Health and Safety Policy defines corresponding goals and principles for sustainable action in the business environment.
2023: HA Group joins UN Global Compact
By joining the world's largest CSR initiative, HA Group is committed to the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), for sustainable development.
2022: Report of the SAQ 4.0 rating
2022: Renewed EcoVadis silver medal
HA took part in the EcoVadis assessment for the third time - and was once again able to improve on its score from 2021.
2022: First CO2 balance of the HA Group
For the base year 2019, HA Group's first carbon footprint was completed in 2022 and forms the basis for monitoring the set reduction targets.
2022: Global employee handbook
With the completion of the Global Employee Handbook, the applicable working conditions and human rights of the HA Group were formulated, which are binding for all employees worldwide.
2021: Guidelines for our sustainable procurement policy
The HA Sustainable Procurement Policy Guidelines help identify and manage environmental, social as well as economic impacts within our supply chain.
2021: EcoVadis silver medal for HA
HA receives the silver medal from EcoVadis in the renewed evaluation of its sustainability performance.
2020: Renewed commitment to the Responsible Care Initiative
By subscribing to the updated guidelines of the global Responsible Care Initiative, HA recommits to act in accordance with these principles.
2020: Supplier Code of Conduct
The Supplier Code of Conduct summarizes the requirements for our suppliers and service providers and defines compliance with common basic principles.
2020: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy
The guidelines of our CSR Policy serve us to comply with a wide range of basic principles. In doing so, our economic success goes hand in hand with our responsible actions.
