HVCC Logo

An Official Statement from the Chief Executive Officer

As a provider of automotive thermal and energy management solutions, Hanon Systems commits to providing a safe and healthy workplace, while protecting and conserving the environment. These values are present in how we conduct ourselves at work, and in the products and services we provide. It also demonstrates the company’s commitment to act as a responsible corporate citizen.

 

Achieving excellence in environmental, health and safety (EH&S) matters is everyone’s responsibility. This includes employees at all levels of the company, as well as those that support or operate on behalf of Hanon Systems and visitors. Management plays an important role by fostering a best-in-class environmental health and safety (EH&S) culture, and focusing efforts and the necessary resources to achieve EH&S excellence. The company encourages consultation and participation of workers to achieve this goal and, in parallel, employees are expected to embrace this culture in their daily actions.

 

Environmental

A commitment to the environment applies to all businesses and operations surrounding any laws, regulations, customer requirements and other compliance factors that concern environmental matters. This includes a broad spectrum of topics including reducing carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency by increasing they use of renewable energy; and reducing water withdrawal and waste generation by focusing on the environmental principles: reduce, reuse and recycle. It also involves prioritizing the importance of air and soil quality, biodiversity and responsible chemical management; and emphasizing the growing need to protect wildlife and promote animal welfare.

 

Health and Safety

A commitment to safety applies to any and all company initiatives. Excellence in health and safety matters is a company-wide responsibility. Employees at all levels, as well as any contractors and visitors to any Hanon Systems sites, must follow safety rules and regulations, avoid unsafe acts and quickly address unsafe conditions at all times. It is critical that everyone support the elimination of hazards to reduce occupational health and safety risks, and to create a healthy and safe workplace with zero injuries.

 

Risk Management

Effective operational standards and work practices that are designed to prevent risk to the environment and human health adds significant shareholder value. It also results in reducing risks, liabilities and costs; protecting employees; and exceeding customer expectations. We commit, at a minimum, to meeting legal and other requirements concerning environmental, health and safety matters that are under the company’s control, and to participate constructively with governmental agencies by providing timely and accurate reporting to ensure regulatory compliance. We also commit that all operations will have an accurate and current risk management system to prevent any property loss or casualties.

 

Integrated Management System

Hanon Systems incorporates into its business an integrated management system (IMS) that is consistent with the international standards ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. The system identifies, evaluates and controls significant environmental aspects and safety risks. It is the foundation for continuous improvement in 

Hanon Systems facilities, products and services. This improvement is measured by objectives and targets that include:

●     Providing a safe workplace for all employees with zero tolerance for unsafe acts or conditions

●     Achieving excellence through systematic disciplined environment, health and safety processes in the areas of product design, development and manufacturing

●     Reducing, reusing and/or recycling wastes, water and packaging materials

●     Reducing air emissions and greenhouse gas

●     Improving the efficiency and conservation of energy and natural resources

 

This global environmental, health and safety statement helps ensure sustainable development and the long-term economic viability of Hanon Systems through risk reduction, efficiency improvements and customer preferences.

 

I personally commit to uphold these principles and expect my employees, contractors, suppliers and visitors to commit in an equal manner.