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OUR CONTRIBUTION TO
THE UN SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the
framework for the global sustainable development efforts
until 2030. The goals recognise that social, economic,
and environmental development are closely interlinked,
and that achieving sustainable development outcomes
requires a concerted global effort. At AVK, we recognise
that we have a shared responsibility. The SDGs 6 and 9
are particularly relevant to our business model, but we also
work with other goals, either at a strategic level or through
decentralised activities as described below.
Our product portfolio in AVK
Water is a direct extension
of UN SDG 6. This goal aims
to ensure that everyone has
access to clean drinking
water and sanitation and that
this is managed sustainably.
Our valve solutions help ensure clean drinking
water in well-established water supply
systems by providing reliable, long-lasting,
and dependable water management and
helping to reduce water waste and energy
consumption. AVK products and solutions are
applied to various processes aimed at ensuring
responsible wastewater treatment and avoiding
risks to the environment and health.
UN SDG 9 is concerned
with developing reliable
infrastructure, promoting
sustainable industries,
and investing in scientific
research and innovation.
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All three business units of AVK contribute to this
goal as we design and manufacture innovative
products, some of which are part of recycling
initiatives and processes for energy, water, and
infrastructure solutions.
Water influences health and
quality of life.
By operating in the water
and wastewater industry,
we indirectly contribute to
UN SDG 3 which is about ensuring healthy
lives and promoting well-being. Water-related
diseases are a major problem worldwide and
wastewater can contaminate drinking water
sources.
Sustainable energy is the
core of SDG 7. This goal
aims to ensure that by 2030
all people have access
to affordable, reliable,
sustainable, and modern
energy. It specifies that the share of renewable
energy in the global energy mix must increase
significantly by 2030.
Our valves for wastewater treatment, biogas,
and hydroelectric energy production contribute
to a greater share of renewable energy.
We work with UN SDG 8
which is about decent jobs
and economic growth. This
means that we must provide
healthy and safe workplaces
for our employees both in
Denmark and internationally and respect their
right to equal and fair working conditions.
We only want to co-operate with suppliers
who guarantee compliance with human rights
legislation and our ethical standard, the Code
of Conduct.
As a financially robust and responsible
company, we make significant investments to
strengthen our competitiveness and maintain
our market share.
