One of the companies featured in the Iniciativas em ESG – Associadas ABIMED magazine, Carl Zeiss has been outstanding in its adoption of sustainable practices, such as reducing the consumption of natural resources and proper waste management, which have enabled it to achieve the ISO 14001 environmental certification, a real milestone for the company.

Zeiss has focused its actions on three main pillars: climate action, such as reducing carbon emissions; circular economy, such as reducing waste production, reducing energy consumption and water resources; and social engagement, with corporate volunteering, generating a positive impact in the communities where it operates.

In the publication, the main challenges faced by the company in implementing its ESG policy are: change of mentality and culture; complexity and integration; availability of data and indicators; regulatory complexity; stakeholder involvement and investment and financial return.

The results already show that the company is on the right track. In March 2023, it achieved ISO 14001 certification, an international standard that specifies the requirements of the Environmental Management System. To read the full article, click here.