Duurzaamheid

Fineline
sustainability

Duurzaamheid bij Fineline

Als toonaangevend bedrijf in de printplatenindustrie zetten we ons in voor duurzaamheid in elk aspect van ons bedrijf. We erkennen het belang van het minimaliseren van onze ecologische voetafdruk, het stimuleren van sociale ontwikkeling en het waarborgen van transparantie in onze toeleveringsketen. Naast talloze andere inspanningen op het gebied van milieu, maatschappij en bestuur, evalueren we momenteel de uitstoot van al onze vestigingen, zowel lokaal als wereldwijd, en nemen we actief maatregelen om onze uitstoot van broeikasgassen te minimaliseren. Onze toewijding aan duurzaamheid vormt de leidraad voor onze beslissingen en acties, en drijft ons voortdurend te verbeteren en te innoveren voor een betere toekomst.

We are proud of our dedicated team, who work diligently to ensure our technology and supply chain are as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible and positively impact our local communities and the environment.

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Uitstoot verminderen

We begrijpen de impact van uitstoot op het milieu en werken actief aan het minimaliseren van onze ecologische voetafdruk.

Door schonere productie- en transportmethoden te omarmen, streven we ernaar een positieve bijdrage te leveren aan de strijd tegen klimaatverandering.

Sociale ontwikkeling

At Fineline we believe in the importance of fostering social development within our teams across the globe. We prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Door middel van trainingsprogramma's, mentorschap en initiatieven op het gebied van maatschappelijke betrokkenheid willen we talent koesteren, diversiteit bevorderen en een positieve sociale impact hebben binnen onze organisatie en daarbuiten.

Transparantie van de toeleveringsketen

We erkennen dat duurzaamheid niet alleen onze eigen activiteiten omvat, maar ook onze toeleveringsketen. Daarom zetten we ons in om de duurzaamheidspraktijken van onze leveranciers te controleren en te verbeteren.

Door nauw samen te werken met onze partners en hen te houden aan hoge milieu- en sociale normen, streven we naar ethische inkoop, verantwoorde productie en transparantie in onze hele toeleveringsketen. Door voortdurende beoordeling en betrokkenheid streven we naar voortdurende verbetering en willen we een duurzamere elektronica-industrie creëren.

topprestaties

Gefran - 2024

Fineline Italië ontving erkenning voor het naleven van de Gefran-doelstelling en dankzij onze inzet en steun in het decarbonisatieproject.

Sony België - 2023

Fineline VAR was de enige PCB-leverancier die een award heeft gewonnen op de Sony UK Technology Center Supplier Conference & Sustainability Awards 2023.

Het was een voorrecht om tussen zoveel gerenommeerde bedrijven te staan die werken aan een betere toekomst.

EcoVadis - 2023

De internationale Ecovadis-certificering onderstreept ons streven naar duurzaamheid. In 2023 kregen we de bronzen medaille, een belangrijke mijlpaal in onze duurzaamheidsreis, die de inzet van ons team om een positieve impact op de wereld te hebben weerspiegelt.

Johnson Controls Award - 2023

We zijn verheugd te kunnen aankondigen dat Fineline Global is onderscheiden met de prestigieuze Johnson Controls 2023 Platinum Execution Award, een bewijs van onze uitstekende prestaties en niet aflatende toewijding aan uitmuntendheid en duurzaamheid op het gebied van gebouwtechnologieën.

Sustainability Strategy

Completed
In Progress
Ongoing
Planned

Stakeholder	short-mid term actions	long-term objectives
fineline (own operations)	Set clear emission reduction targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 Develop and implement an Environmental Policy Strengthen procurement by prioritising suppliers meeting strict environmental standards Implement an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Minimise water usage and waste generation across all offices Establish an internal R&D group and activate strategic partnerships focused on sustainable PCB design, materials, and innovation	Achieve significant and measurable CO₂ reduction Integrate sustainable practices into all daily operations Maintain compliance with evolving global and EU environmental regulations Position Fineline as a technological leader in PCB trading
Suppliers (upstream operations)	Collaborate on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and carbon footprint studies Optimise packaging to reduce quantity and increase recycled content Encourage suppliers to use energy and resources efficiently, and to reduce and recycle Promote monitoring and reduction of water use and waste generation Co-invest in R&D pilots on recycling, water reduction, and materials innovation	Build a sustainable supply chain with reduced environmental impact and improved energy efficiency Establish optimal procurement and packaging standards best across the supply chain Promote circularity in the PCB industry Create a collaborative R&D ecosystem for innovation and sustainability
Customers (downstream operations)	Raise awareness among customers on sustainability (e.g. logistics optimisation, new regulations, efficient resource use, waste management) Collaborate on eco-design and low-impact materials alternatives	Support clients in meeting their own sustainability goals Strengthen market competitiveness through innovation Position Fineline as a strategic sustainability partner

Stakeholder

short-mid term actions

long-term objectives

SDGs

fineline

(own operations)

Set clear emission reduction targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3
Develop and implement an Environmental Policy
Strengthen procurement by prioritising suppliers meeting strict environmental standards
Implement an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Minimise water usage and waste generation across all offices
Establish an internal R&D group and activate strategic partnerships focused on sustainable PCB design, materials, and innovation

Achieve significant and measurable CO₂ reduction
Integrate sustainable practices into all daily operations
Maintain compliance with evolving global and EU environmental regulations
Position Fineline as a technological leader in PCB trading

Suppliers
(upstream operations)

Collaborate on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and carbon footprint studies
Optimise packaging to reduce quantity and increase recycled content
Encourage suppliers to use energy and resources efficiently, and to reduce and recycle
Promote monitoring and reduction of water use and waste generation
Co-invest in R&D pilots on recycling, water reduction, and materials innovation

Build a sustainable supply chain with reduced environmental impact and improved energy efficiency
Establish optimal procurement and packaging standards best across the supply chain
Promote circularity in the PCB industry
Create a collaborative R&D ecosystem for innovation and sustainability

Customers
(downstream operations)

Raise awareness among customers on sustainability (e.g. logistics optimisation, new regulations, efficient resource use, waste management)
Collaborate on eco-design and low-impact materials alternatives

Support clients in meeting their own sustainability goals
Strengthen market competitiveness through innovation
Position Fineline as a strategic sustainability partner

Stakeholder	short-mid term actions	long-term objectives
fineline (own operations)	Monitor and improve employees work-life balance, well-being, and satisfaction Develop and deliver ESG-focused training sessions for managers and employees Revise and communicate Fineline's Ethical Code	Be an employer that recognises and values the skills and commitment of each employee while fostering a sense of belonging Provide continuous training and cutting-edge knowledge Promote an inclusive and diverse working environment
Suppliers (upstream operations)	Through regular audits and adoption of the Fineline Supplier Code of Conduct, ensure that suppliers respect human and labour rights and align their H&S practices with the Group's social responsibility standards Develop and implement a Sustainable Procurement Policy Extend ESG and HR training opportunities to suppliers	Strengthen accountability and social responsibility across the supply chain Ensure alignment on ESG and social compliance practices across all partners
Customers (downstream operations)	Launch and involve customers in social initiatives, with mechanism to measure outcomes and impacts	Strengthen community impact and foster robust local and global partnerships

Stakeholder

short-mid term actions

long-term objectives

SDGs

fineline

(own operations)

Monitor and improve employees work-life balance, well-being, and satisfaction
Develop and deliver ESG-focused training sessions for managers and employees
Revise and communicate Fineline's Ethical Code

Be an employer that recognises and values the skills and commitment of each employee while fostering a sense of belonging
Provide continuous training and cutting-edge knowledge
Promote an inclusive and diverse working environment

Suppliers
(upstream operations)

Through regular audits and adoption of the Fineline Supplier Code of Conduct, ensure that suppliers respect human and labour rights and align their H&S practices with the Group's social responsibility standards
Develop and implement a Sustainable Procurement Policy
Extend ESG and HR training opportunities to suppliers

Strengthen accountability and social responsibility across the supply chain
Ensure alignment on ESG and social compliance practices across all partners

Customers
(downstream operations)

Launch and involve customers in social initiatives, with mechanism to measure outcomes and impacts

Strengthen community impact and foster robust local and global partnerships

Stakeholder	short-mid term actions	long-term objectives
fineline (own operations)	Develop a comprehensive ESG risk management plan Implement anti-corruption policies and a whistleblowing mechanism Establish a Sustainability Committee to oversee ESG initiatives and reporting	Build robust, transparent, and continuously evolving governance frameworks Strengthen internal accountability and stakeholder trust Position Fineline as a leader in ESG oversight within the industry
Suppliers (upstream operations)	Enforce the Supplier Code of Conduct with clear ESG criteria Engage suppliers in risk mapping and mitigation Collaborate on sustainable procurement best practices	Ensure a resilient and responsible supply chain with minimal ESG risk exposure Establish consistent ESG practices throughout the entire value chain
Customers (downstream operations)	Initiate dialogue with customers on ESG best practices and jointly develop improvement initiatives	Achieve transparent, effective ESG communication Reinforce stakeholder trust through clear accountability and reporting Promote collaborative industry leadership in sustainable governance

Stakeholder

short-mid term actions

long-term objectives

SDGs

fineline

(own operations)

Develop a comprehensive ESG risk management plan
Implement anti-corruption policies and a whistleblowing mechanism
Establish a Sustainability Committee to oversee ESG initiatives and reporting

Build robust, transparent, and continuously evolving governance frameworks
Strengthen internal accountability and stakeholder trust
Position Fineline as a leader in ESG oversight within the industry

Suppliers
(upstream operations)

Enforce the Supplier Code of Conduct with clear ESG criteria
Engage suppliers in risk mapping and mitigation
Collaborate on sustainable procurement best practices

Ensure a resilient and responsible supply chain with minimal ESG risk exposure
Establish consistent ESG practices throughout the entire value chain

Customers
(downstream operations)

Initiate dialogue with customers on ESG best practices and jointly develop improvement initiatives

Achieve transparent, effective ESG communication
Reinforce stakeholder trust through clear accountability and reporting
Promote collaborative industry leadership in sustainable governance

Reports

Yearly sustainability report

We streven ernaar transparant te zijn in wat we doen en hoe we omgaan met medewerkers, leveranciers en klanten. In deze verslagen vind je een gedetailleerde beschrijving van ons streven naar verantwoorde bedrijfspraktijken en onze vooruitgang op weg naar onze duurzaamheidsdoelen.

2024 Sustainability Report
2023 Sustainability Report
2022 Sustainability Report

Documentations

Our comprehensive documentations offer a transparent look into our operations, policies, and achievements. Here, you’ll find essential information detailing our commitment to responsible practices and our ongoing efforts to meet our objectives, ensuring clarity and accountability in all we do.

Sustainable Procurement Policy
Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Environmental Policy
Code of Ethics
Sustainability Policy

Fineline sustainability

Duurzaamheid bij Fineline

onze doelen

Uitstoot verminderen

Sociale ontwikkeling

Transparantie van de toeleveringsketen

topprestaties

Gefran - 2024

Sony België - 2023

EcoVadis - 2023

Johnson Controls Award - 2023

Sustainability Strategy

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Reports

Yearly sustainability report

Documentations

Fineline
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