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business conduct, ensuring that sustainability
remains embedded in our decisions, processes,
and product development.
Our social responsibility
At AVK, we are committed to building a safe,
inclusive, and engaging workplace where
employees are supported, empowered, and able
to thrive. Our social responsibility initiatives in
the coming years focus on health and safety,
employee development, diversity, and ethical
conduct.
Health, safety, & well-being
• Continue to implement ISO 45001
certification across all relevant sites.
This measurement is supported by KPIs,
data, and defined targets.
• Intensify safety initiatives to achieve a Lost
Time Accident Frequency Rate (LTAFR) below
3.0 by 2030.
• Reduce numbers of accidents by
strengthening safety culture through
structured training, internal communication,
and visibility of improvements.
Employee data & diversity
• Introduce a global measurement of sick
leave using standardised definitions across
the AVK Group to set targets and monitor
improvements.
• Collect and monitor diversity data beyond
gender, including age, seniority, nationality,
and other relevant parameters.
Ethics & responsible conduct
• Implement the revised internal Code of
Conduct for employees in all companies.
• Provide information and training material on
Human Rights and Ethics policies to ensure
responsible practices across the AVK Group
and throughout the supply chain.
Through these initiatives, AVK aims to
strengthen employee safety, well-being, and
engagement, while fostering an inclusive and
ethical workplace culture that supports longterm sustainable growth.
Our governance
At AVK, sustainability is part of our Core Values.
We are committed to meeting rising customer
expectations for responsible, transparent, and
sustainable business conduct. At the same
time, we continue to align our operations
with CSRD and ESRS requirements to ensure
compliance and support long-term sustainable
development across the AVK Group.
employees and suppliers, including training,
communication, and engagement to ensure
understanding and commitment.
• Expand and strengthen supplier audit
programmes to monitor compliance with ESG
policies and responsible business standards.
• Enhance knowledge of the Business Ethics
Policy and Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery
Policy.
• Establish simple, systematic processes
for monitoring, follow-up, and continuous
improvement in governance and supplier
collaboration.
Through these initiatives, AVK will strengthen
governance, support ethical practices, and
improve supplier oversight. We will work
closely with employees, suppliers, and other
stakeholders to ensure understanding and
engagement with our ESG strategy, supporting
steady progress towards our sustainability
goals.
Planned initiatives for the coming years include:
• Rollout and optimise the Code of Conduct for
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