DANFOSS DRIVES
“ No one wants to compromise on comfort when we implement sustainability policies ”
JANNE KUIVALAINEN SVP , GLOBAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT , DANFOSS DRIVES
is sustainability ’. I think that in Danfoss Drives , we see that really , we address the key megatrends in the world ,” says Kuivalainen . “ Our products and solutions are an elementary part of creating a better future . Like now in the green transition , our purpose is more relevant than ever , and this makes us a good partner for our customers , stakeholders , and a good workplace to be a part of .”
Sustainable transformation at Danfoss Drives In 2020 , Danfoss Drives announced its sustainability ambitions :
• To reach carbon-neutrality in all global operations by 2030
• To have an electric car fleet by 2030
• To switch to 100 % renewable electricity
• To double energy productivity , compared to the 2007 levels
Like many - hopefully most - businesses , the green transition is a central focus at Danfoss Drives .
“ I think the green transformation is to make the world a better place . Companies cannot afford to take any actions without taking ESG into account . So , whatever you do , you need to think about what that means environmentally , socially and also from a governance point of view ,” says Kuivalainen . “ I think that this will really penetrate industry now , and this is part of any transformation plan . For example , at Danfoss Drives when we develop new products , we look at the product ’ s sustainability , product compliance and the impact on the circular economy . These are embedded into the product development initiatives .”
Partnerships play an important role , from suppliers to customers To get to net zero emissions , a business must be aware of the behaviour of its suppliers and be aware of the challenges in being sustainable while growing the partner ecosystem .
“ When I talk about partner ecosystems , I consider our customers , our suppliers , academia and research partners , technology
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