The Quest: Building a Sustainable Supply Chain
OECHSLER embarked on this quest with a commitment to go beyond compliance. The company’s strategy is not just about meeting legal requirements but about forging a path that others can follow. Here are the milestones on our journey:
- The Risk Assessment Compass: Every adventurer needs a compass, and OECHSLER’s is its specialized sustainability risk filter. This tool helps the company navigate the complex terrain of geographical, political, and product-specific risks, ensuring they stay on course towards their sustainability goals.
- The Code of Conduct Map: OECHSLER’s principal declaration serves as a map, guiding every step of the journey. This declaration encompasses business ethics, environmental protection, resource conservation, and the upholding of human rights and social standards. It sets the minimum expectations for all fellow travelers—OECHSLER’s business partners.
- The Transparency Lantern: Transparency illuminates the path ahead. OECHSLER demands clear visibility into the origins of raw materials and conflict minerals, shedding light on potential risks and ensuring adherence to ethical standards.
- The Supplier Fellowship: No journey is undertaken alone. OECHSLER’s fellowship includes suppliers who are evaluated based on labor rights, human rights, environmental risks, and fair business practices. High-risk suppliers undergo deeper scrutiny through self-assessments and audits to ensure they are aligned with OECHSLER’s values.
- The Reporting Beacon: To keep all stakeholders informed, OECHSLER uses the beacon of detailed sustainability reports. These reports share the company’s progress and commitment to human rights due diligence, ensuring that everyone is aware of the journey’s milestones and achievements.
Challenges and Triumphs: Overcoming Non-Compliance
Every hero faces challenges, and for OECHSLER, these are non-compliance and unethical practices. The company’s robust risk management and compliance systems are its sword and shield, protecting against corruption, anti-competitive behavior, and environmental harm. By fostering an environment of integrity and accountability, OECHSLER ensures that their journey remains just and honorable.
Corporate Responsibility and Future Goals
At the end of this journey the goal is a sustainable and ethical future. OECHSLER’s commitment to reducing energy and water consumption, managing chemicals responsibly, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions ensures that the environment is preserved for future generations. Our dedication to social responsibility ensures that human rights are upheld, discrimination is eradicated, and fair labor practices are the norm.
The Continuing Journey
While this chapter may close, the journey of sustainability never truly ends. OECHSLER remains committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and ethical practices. Their story is a testament to the power of dedication and the impact of a shared vision for a better world.
For more details on OECHSLER’s sustainability journey, check out the following page: Sustainability and Supply Chain.
