Westland, September 25th, 2023. Today is International SDG Flag Day. By participating in SDG Flag Day, all partners globally who have joined the UN Global Impact Network are raising awareness and expressing their commitment to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and the 2030 Agenda. The SDGs are vital for a recovery that leads to greener, more inclusive economies, and stronger, more resilient societies.
Westland, September 25th, 2023. Today is International SDG Flag Day. By participating in SDG Flag Day, all partners globally who have joined the UN Global Impact Network are raising awareness and expressing their commitment to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and the 2030 Agenda. The SDGs are vital for a recovery that leads to greener, more inclusive economies, and stronger, more resilient societies.
BOAL Group is one of the UN Global Impact Network partners raising the flag today. The commitment to the SDGs plays a vital role in its business strategy. By also committing to closely related ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) goals, undergoing yearly independent assessments by Sustainalytics, a Morningstar corporation, and publicly reporting its Communication on Progress (COP), BOAL Group is transparent about the progress it makes.
ESG-Filter
Stefan Eggers, ESG Director at BOAL Group, is positive
about the achieved impact thus far: “By introducing ESG in our company back
in 2021 we have created a shift for the better, both internally and externally.
Our so called ‘ESG-filter’, through
which all of our business decisions need to pass, has really helped us set our
direction for the future. Reducing our energy consumption and shifting to green
energy are among our main priorities. I am quite proud to announce that, by the
end of this year, we have once more successfully completed various initiatives,
both in our UK and Dutch production facilities, to lower our CO2 emissions with
another 20 percent, showing our commitment to SDG 13; Climate action.
Our ESG-journey is challenging, but at the same time
uplifting. As we mobilize our colleagues to make contributions, we witness a
multitude of small and significant initiatives emerging across the entire ESG
spectrum. For instance, we are currently working on improving health and safety
and enhancing employee development through an in-house academy. It creates an
inspiring vibe throughout our organisation, in line with SDG 3; Good Health and
Well-Being.”
Investments made now are
deciding factors for future success
“This drive to contribute positively to sustainable
cities and communities (SDG 11) in which we operate is not only relevant for
our own operations,” adds Welmoet Lugt, Marketing and Communications
Director at BOAL Group. “For all organizations, the shift from 'desirable'
to 'required' in sustainably produced food is undeniable. Supermarkets may
require a CO2 footprint certificate for all freshly grown foods in the near
future, driven either by consumers or by law. Anticipating this as an
organization is the smart choice going forward. Investment choices made today,
such as insect netting or low-carbon aluminum greenhouses, will be deciding
factors for the future success of all growers.”
"BOAL adopting an ESG business strategy is
therefore no coincidence," continues Eggers. "We see an increasing
number of clients proactively seeking sustainable options. This ranges from
products made from recyclable materials to solutions that offer high insulation
or solar integrations to reduce energy use. The now clearly visible changes in the
climate conditions will accelerate this demand, urgently fostering the shift
towards a sustainable planet for future generations. At BOAL, we believe this
is the only way forward."
BOAL Group is transparent about its sustainability
goals and future agenda. The full sustainability report, published in June is
available here: https://www.boalgroup.com/sustainability#report
About BOAL
BOAL Group provides partners and investors with a
comprehensive portfolio of modular solutions for high-tech covered cultivation
and solar applications. It ranges from complete aluminum greenhouse structures
with integrated solar, insect netting and ventilation solutions to insulated
storage areas, climate screen systems or greenhouse parts.
BOAL has a unique position in the value chain, with
its in-house extruded aluminum and metalworking expertise, proven key
differentiators and 100% recyclable. Having established long-term collaborative
relationships with regional and global partners, BOAL has supplied over 8,000
hectares of greenhouses, more than 15,000 different extrusion profiles and is a
reliable partner in solar mounting applications and carports in over 50
countries. BOAL’s solutions
significantly contribute to feeding and powering a growing global population,
whilst minimizing the use of resources.
The core of BOAL’s business strategy is its long-term
ESG-strategy - to optimize BOAL’s environmental footprint - but also to render
BOAL fit for the future.
BOAL is proud to announce that it has earned a top 50 ESG-rating among all
companies worldwide for 2023. This ESG-rating had been awarded by Morningstar Sustainalytics,
an independent rating agency.
More information
More about BOAL Group can be found on the website: www.boalgroup.com
For further information, please contact Welmoet Lugt,
Group Marketing & Communications Director, at w.lugt@boalgroup.com or +31 6 2097 2664.
