Autumn / Winter 2023
Driving Responsibility for a Sustainable Future
Jo Fryer - People Director , Autoglass ®
Autoglass ®, like many organisations , understands the crucial role we play in addressing environmental and social challenges and we are committed to ensuring responsible practices are at the core of our operations .
We have a long-standing commitment to making a di�erence with real care , our business purpose and some of our highlights include :
Repair First Strategy :
Autoglass ® is committed through our repair �rst strategy to extending the life of windscreens and vehicles .
Emissions Reduction :
We have been continuously working on reducing our carbon emissions to minimise our impact on the environment .
Waste :
We recycle 100 % of our glass waste and divert over 98 % of our total waste from land�ll .
Giving Back :
We have a rich history of giving back , supporting both our global partner charity and local charities and community causes .
Code of Conduct :
Autoglass ® introduced a robust Code of Conduct over a decade ago , our most recent refresh is underway and sets standards for all our people to work to .
UN Global Compact :
Belron are signatories , and have been for over a decade , to the UN Global Compact which asks companies to embrace , support and enact , within their sphere of in�uence , to a set of core values in the areas of human rights , labour standards , the environment , and anti-corruption .
We are really proud of all these things , there is lots more that we do and of course lots more that we can do . We also recognise that expectations are evolving and society , our employees and our partners also expect more , pushing us all to take greater responsibility in fostering lasting change and contributing to a sustainable future .
To support us to meet these expectations , we have developed a clear view of what doing business responsibly means which is laid out in our Responsible Business Framework . This framework focuses on two key areas : Sustainable Products and Services and Investing in People & Society , which are underpinned by strong governance , leadership , values , ethics , and robust reporting .
We really want to impact change across this agenda and have set ambitious goals . Some of our ambitions in this space include :
• Remaining committed to further reducing , recycling , and reusing waste and hoping to , in the longer term ensure that the glass we use is made from recycled materials .
• To become a net-zero organisation by 2050 . We are in the process of having our targets validated by The Science Based Targets initiatives , an in�uential body in supporting businesses to reduce their carbon footprint ; this re�ects the strength of our commitment to respond to climate change and drive down emissions in our business .
• Safety , health and wellbeing of our people and our customers is a top priority for us , we have a zero-harm philosophy , are benchmarking ourselves against best-in-class organisations and have a clear roadmap to support us to achieve our zero harm ambition .
• We aim to create an even more diverse and inclusive workplace , starting with addressing gender imbalance . We are actively working to shift the gender ratio and increase the number of female technicians even further .
Autoglass ® strives to inspire and in�uence others to act through our responsible business practices . Through our Responsible Business Framework and actions , we are driving positive change , and continue to push ourselves to challenge and improve and of course continue to make a di�erence with real care .
* Since Autoglass ® Live was held targets have been approved by SBTi
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