Careers Contact us Sustainability at Ascom As an internationally active technology Group, Ascom takes its business, environmental and social responsibilities seriously. A sustainable, responsible approach means delivering our products and services in an environmentally friendly, secure and reliable manner while remaining committed to business success. In 2010, Ascom became a member of the UN Global Compact, and we are fully committed to promoting the key principles. Our Company is also governed by the Ascom Code Ethical Business of Conduct , which forms the basis of our corporate culture. In its business activities, Ascom focuses on sustainable growth and value creation based on innovation and quality management. From the responsible sourcing of raw materials to energy-efficient offices, from rigorous compliance standards to recycling programs, Ascom constantly strives to minimize its environmental impact. Our commitment to sustainable practices is achieving good results. For example, an independent life-cycle assessment found that the Ascom Myco handset produces 52-73 kg in CO2eq across its full life cycle, which is less than consumer smartphones. And we have implemented recycling systems for areas with limited collection and recycling infrastructures. Ascom has implemented a new Sustainability Directive as of 1 January 2021, which applies to all employees worldwide and includes company-specific sustainability standards and objectives. Download the Ascom Sustainability Directive Download the latest Ascom Sustainability Report with CEO statement Ascom receives Gold recognition for Corporate Social Responsibility efforts in 2021 Ascom has been awarded for the fourth consecutive time with a Gold rating, the highest recognition of EcoVadis, a rating company in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) specialized in Supplier Sustainability Ratings for global supply chains. More than 30,000 companies use EcoVadis to reduce risk, drive innovation and foster transparency and trust between trading partners. The Gold rating is awarded to companies which are ranked in the top 5% of suppliers assessed by EcoVadis in all categories. The EcoVadis CSR analysis system assesses 21 criteria across four topics: Environment Labor/Human Rights Ethics Sustainable Procurement The highest recognition of EcoVadis proves that for Ascom sustainability is paramount to the company. Ascom has the intention of continuously improving its sustainability efforts. Therefore, additional measures were taken like online training on business ethics and structured mechanisms to deal with policy violations. Ascom was also particularly noted for work involving the ISO 14001 certifications and being a Global Compact Signatory. Download the Ecovadis report UN Global Compact In 2010, Ascom became a member of the UN Global Compact—the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Ascom is fully committed to promoting the key principles of the Membership which commits Ascom to: operate responsibly in alignment with universal principles take strategic actions that support the society around them commit at the highest level report annually on their efforts engage locally where they have a presence Read more about the UN Global compact UN Sustainable Development Goals In 2015 the General Assembly of the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in order to reach the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development. The SDGs are a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. As a responsible player and a member of the UN Global Compact, Ascom aims to contribute to these sustainability goals through social activities, sustainability initiatives, product support and living-up to ethical business principles. How Ascom contributes Related Corporate Governance Corporate Governance Directives and Guidelines Quality certification Subscribe to our financial newsletter Work at Ascom Your OEM partner Investors Mobile devices Software Nurse call and monitoring systems Ascom Holding AG Zugerstrasse 32, CH-6340 Baar, Switzerland Phone: +41 41 544 78 00 Fax: +41 41 761 97 25 E-mail: info@ascom.com ©2021 Ascom Legal Information & Privacy Policy Follow us on