VAT GROUP AG.
19V.XETRA | Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery
VAT Group AG is a Swiss company that develops, manufactures, and supplies high-performance vacuum valves, multi-valve modules, and related services. Their products are essential components in the manufacturing of semiconductors, displays, solar panels, and other advanced technologies. VAT Group serv...Show More
Better Health for All
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess VAT Group AG against any of the 'Better Health for All' KPIs. The articles discuss general health issues like air pollution and WHO guidelines but do not provide evidence directly related to the company's products, services, operations, or initiatives concerning health impact, safety, accessibility, or other health-related metrics.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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VAT Group AG is a manufacturer and supplier of high-performance vacuum valves. The company's core business does not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money, nor does it offer consumer credit products or financial services. Therefore, all Key Performance Indicators related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are not applicable to its operations, as explicitly stated in its 2024 Sustainability Report.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's employee rating on Glassdoor is 4.0 out of 5 stars, which translates to an 80% engagement score.
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Additionally, 76% of employees would recommend working at the company.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No quantitative data was provided in the articles for any of the KPIs related to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. This includes fair trade certification share, audit frequency, forced/child labour incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend. While VAT Group AG states a commitment to eliminating conflict minerals from its products
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and joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) as an affiliate member in 2024
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, applying the RBA Code of Conduct since 2018
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, these are not specific, measurable data points that align with the quantitative thresholds defined for the KPIs.
Honest & Fair Business
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None of the Board of Directors members had significant business connections with VAT Group AG or its subsidiaries in the three years prior to December 31, 2023, indicating 100% conflict-free board composition.
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KPMG AG, St. Gallen, serves as the statutory and group auditor, auditing the consolidated financial statements and the individual financial statements of VAT Group AG.
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The company maintains a zero-tolerance stance against fraud, bribery, corruption, extortion, and embezzlement.
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, with strictly enforced rules that integrate principles of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, applying to all employees, officers, and directors, and administered by an Ethics and Compliance committee.
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A formal whistleblower protection policy is in place, encouraging reporting of concerns through multiple channels including managers, Legal & Compliance, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and a Compliance Hotline, with retaliation against whistleblowers prohibited.
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Kind to Animals
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No data related to Kind to Animals, animal welfare, cruelty-free certifications, or alternative testing methods is present in the provided articles for VAT Group AG's 2024 Sustainability Report or other company information.
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No War, No Weapons
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VAT Group has historical links to dual-use nuclear technology
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and currently experiences "accelerated demand" for UF6 valves used in nuclear enrichment, a process directly relevant to the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons
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. In 2024, the company donated CHF 40,000 to Médecins Sans Frontières
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, representing approximately 0.004% of its CHF 942 million net sales
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. VAT Group joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) as an affiliate member in 2024
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, committing to its Code of Conduct which includes human and labor rights
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Planet-Friendly Business
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In 2024, VAT Group AG's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were 454,108 tCO₂e, an increase from 377,307 tCO₂e in 2023.
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The company committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in December 2024.
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86% of operational energy was sourced from renewables in 2024.
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Water consumption per revenue was 167.9 m³/CHF million in 2024.
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The waste diversion rate was 76.02% in 2024.
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The company reported two compliance cases via its hotline in 2024, but no confirmed corruption incidents or legal action for anti-competitive behavior.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, quantitative data points were found in the provided articles to assess VAT Group AG against the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value. The articles primarily focus on career opportunities, general company information, or high-level sustainability commitments without detailing specific metrics related to community engagement, cultural preservation, or local impact. VAT applied the RBA Code of Conduct in 2018.
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VAT joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) as an affiliate member in 2024.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess VAT Group AG against the 'Safe & Smart Tech' ethical value. The available documents primarily consist of codes of conduct, which outline general commitments to data protection, compliance with laws and regulations, and ethics training
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. However, these documents do not provide quantifiable data on data breaches, cybersecurity investments, privacy certifications, AI ethics, the effectiveness of security measures or training, or specific details on data minimization practices. One article focused exclusively on climate risk, which is not relevant to this value.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The company's packaging is 95% sustainable, comprising 75% cardboard, 10% wood, and 10% reinforced pressed cardboard
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, with foam packaging reduced from six truckloads per week to one every two weeks
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. Waste reduction initiatives include pressing metal swarf into briquettes, which reduces volume by 90%
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, and a project to reuse auxiliary transport parts
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. In 2024, 408 tonnes of aluminum waste were recycled
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