CSR
Our operations
ISO certification
We are ISO 14001 and 9001 certified and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. We can demonstrate that the environmental and quality management systems are incorporated into the values of our business operations.
Durable design
Our cable accessories are designed and manufactured to last. The ultimate aspect of sustainability for Lovink is a long product lifespan of at least 50 years. Given the long lifespan, there is therefore a low environmental impact on balance.
Dematerialization
Our new series of cable sleeves is committed to reducing the use of materials and resources in the design and manufacture of products and operations.
Usability
We develop products where user-friendliness is paramount. This means that products are easy to assemble, that the fitter has to perform as few operations as possible and that the chances of the fitter making a mistake are minimal. This makes the assembly process less stressful for the assembler, benefits the lifespan of the products and prevents waste due to incorrectly assembled parts/products.
Procurement close to home
We purchase most of our products and materials close to home, namely mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom. When purchasing new products, we try to bundle packages from our current suppliers. This leads to efficiency in transport routes and reduced carbon emissions.
Social outsourcing
Where possible, we outsource work to socially responsible enterprises such as institutions employing people with limited abilities. Moreover, this contributes to the development of local suppliers, local employment and thus to the local economy.
Our ambition
”It is our ambition as an SME to contribute maximally to CSR and sustainable business.”
We notice that customers are increasingly asking for sustainable(er) products. To meet this demand, it is our ambition to create a ‘Responsible Product’. In order to translate this ambition into concrete objectives, in consultation with stakeholders we have identified four CSR pillars that we want to focus on in the coming years. We want to focus on the pillars: sustainable purchasing, chain responsibility, environmentally oriented product development and communication.
For example, we have started a process to purchase products and materials sustainably, assessing and selecting suppliers on CSR criteria and making transport routes more efficient. In addition, we will eventually eliminate the use of hazardous substances and develop products in an innovative and socially responsible manner. We want CSR to be part of our corporate culture.
We strive to make sustainable choices in our operations. We focus on the following themes: Sustainable procurement, supply chain responsibility, environmental product development and communication.
Our CSR pillars
‘”We feel responsible for the effects of our business activities on people and the environment. By focusing on a number of CSR pillars in the coming years, we want to contribute to a sustainable world.”
Sustainable procurement
We strive to procure products and materials sustainably. We want the purchasing process to consider not only price, quality and delivery time of a product, but also social and environmental aspects. We strive to include sustainability criteria in purchasing and development decisions.
Chain responsibility
We want to actively discuss sustainability issues with suppliers. We want to use a supplier code to explain to suppliers why we consider sustainability important and what is expected of our suppliers in this area. We also intend to select our largest and new suppliers on the basis of CSR criteria, among other things.
Environmentally focused product development
We want to constantly innovate with a view to CSR. We do this by already considering the choice of raw materials, quality, sustainability and user-friendliness during the design process.
We want to reduce the effects of transportation on the environment and ecosystems by sourcing our products close to home.
We strive to eliminate/reduce the use of hazardous substances in products, production processes and/or services wherever possible to prevent damage to the environment.
Communication
We are committed to effective and timely communication on CSR to stakeholders, internal and external.
