Axis Communications is celebrating four decades of innovation and excellence in the video surveillance industry as it affirms a rigid commitment to the environment and meeting its ambitious sustainability targets. As it marks its 40th milestone, it has announced the publication of the Axis Sustainability Report 2023 and confirmed its ongoing commitment to reduce the impact of its own operations and its value chain on the environment with validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) of its total global greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
“Reaching this significant anniversary is testament to our relentless commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. Collectively, the scope of these initiatives means every aspect of our business – from the raw materials used in component manufacturing to energy consumption and the approach to recycling products at their end-of-life – will need to demonstrably contribute to the achievement of emissions reduction targets. Put simply, we are committed to our sustainability agenda to ensure the next 40 years are as rewarding as the last,” said Ettiene Van Der Watt, Regional Director, Middle East & Africa, Axis Communications.
Axis signed the UN Global Compact 2007, and its strategies and operations are aligned with these universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Axis also supports the 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda, which act as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. In its annual sustainability report for 2023, created in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and the UN Global Compact, Axis improved in several areas related to sustainability, while the company continued its growth journey.
Carl Trotzig, Director Environment & Supply Chain Sustainability, Axis, commented, “Axis has long been committed to reducing the impact of our entire value chain on the environment. This includes identifying the key areas of focus for reducing emissions within our own business, our suppliers and manufacturers, and in the lifetime use of our products. Taking a science-based approach fits with our ethos, and having our targets validated by the SBTi only adds more momentum to our efforts.”
Axis is committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year and reduce scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services. Axis has spent the past 40 years learning, discovering new innovations to make its products, technology, and relationships stronger. The company looks forward to continuing with its mission of innovating for a smarter, safer world.
