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Our product portfolio in AVK Water is a direct
extension of UN SDG 6. This goal aims to
ensure that everyone has access to clean
drinking water and sanitation and that this is
managed sustainably.
Our valve solutions help ensure clean drinking
water in well-established water supply
systems by providing reliable, long-lasting,
and dependable water management and
helping to reduce water waste and energy
consumption. AVK products and solutions are
used in a wide range of processes designed to
ensure responsible wastewater treatment and
to minimise risks to both the environment and
human health.
Sustainable energy is the core of UN SDG 7.
This goal aims to ensure that all people have
access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and
modern energy by 2030. It specifies that the
share of renewable energy in the global energy
mix must increase significantly by 2030.
Our valves for wastewater treatment, biogas,
and hydroelectric energy production contribute
to a greater share of renewable energy.
We work with UN SDG 8 which is about decent
jobs and economic growth. This means that
we must provide healthy and safe workplaces
for our employees both in Denmark and
internationally and respect their right to equal
and fair working conditions.
We only want to co-operate with suppliers
who guarantee compliance with human rights
legislation and our ethical standard, the Code
of Conduct.
UN SDG 9 is concerned with developing
reliable infrastructure, promoting sustainable
industries, and investing in scientific research
and innovation.
As a financially robust and responsible
company, we make significant investments to
strengthen our competitiveness and maintain
our market share.
UN SDG 13 on climate action is concerned
with reducing the increase in global average
temperature and strengthening resilience and
adaptation to climate change.
As a player in the water and wastewater
industry, we contribute to this goal by
addressing the link between water consumption
and energy use. Our valve solutions help
reduce water loss and enable efficient pressure
management in distribution networks – thereby
lowering energy required for pumping and
supporting more sustainable resource use.
In the energy sector, our valves can be used
in the distribution of water for district heating,
biogas production, hydroelectric energy, and
conversion of wastewater into green energy.
To adapt society to extreme rainfall, climate
adaptation solutions for flooding are needed.
This is another area where AVK companies can
contribute with valve solutions.
In addition, we have developed an
environmental and climate strategy with
the primary aim of reducing CO2 emissions
through energy reduction in the life cycle of our
products and investing in green energy sources.
AVK contributes to this goal by designing and
manufacturing innovative products, some
of which are part of recycling initiatives and
processes for energy, water, and infrastructure
solutions.
Water influences health and quality of life.
By operating in the water and wastewater
industry, we indirectly contribute to
UN SDG 3 which is about ensuring healthy
lives and promoting well-being. Water-related
diseases are a major problem worldwide and
wastewater can contaminate drinking water
sources.
Our product portfolio contributes to clean
water and sanitation which are the foundation
for ensuring more sustainable cities and
communities. Equally, our solutions can
help cities adapt to extreme rainfall by using
underground drainage systems to prevent
flooding. In this way, we support UN SDG 11 on
sustainable cities and communities.
We consider UN SDG 17 to be essential for
the success of the other sustainability goals.
At AVK, we are committed to contributing to
a sustainable water and energy supply and
fostering a society where circular economy
principles play a greater role. Achieving this
requires collaboration across local, national,
and international organisations, authorities,
industries, and professions – which is exactly
what we do through partnerships.
UN SDG 12 is about responsible consumption
and production. We support this goal by
conducting life cycle assessments and by
identifying methods and processes that enable
us to recycle materials from our factories. We
also apply large quantities of recycled materials
in our production, both metals and plastics.
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