a vital topic for ewz
considerations in our actions
We are committed to strict ethical principles and align our actions with local and national laws as well as regulations. Our management systems are certified according to ISO standards 9001, 14001, 50001 and 45001. The continuous process of responsible action goes far beyond mere compliance with regulations. The focal points of the management system are described in the ewz sustainability policy.
The sustainable development of ewz is based on clearly defined priorities taking into account both, the expectations of our stakeholders and the internal company perspective. The following topics are of particular relevance for us:
- Products and services based on renewable energies
- Investments in renewable energies in Switzerland and abroad
- Transformation of the City of Zurich’s heating and cooling supply through the expansion of thermal grids
- A high level of security of electricity supply
- Climate protection, decarbonization along the entire supply chain and increasing energy efficiency
- Promoting a high-performance innovation culture and developing a smart city infrastructure
- Occupational health and safety
- Promoting and developing employees
Other topics we are driving forward include the following:
- Sustainable procurement that complies with environmental, social and ethical standards
- Actively engaging in dialog with stakeholder groups
- Protection and promotion of biodiversity
- A culture that exemplifies diversity and inclusion
ewz has had a Sustainability Board since 2023. The committee, consisting of external experts from various stakeholder groups, started its second year in 2024. The Council regularly discusses strategic challenges and provides input for integrating external environmental factors and requirements into ewz’s business activities. Together with the ewz Management Board, the Sustainability Board assesses ewz’s sustainability performance each year and puts forward ideas and concerns. In addition to the annual panel discussions, the Management Board meets with the members of the Sustainability Board throughout the year to discuss progress and measures. The aim of these discussions is to improve ewz’s sustainability performance.
The ewz Sustainability Board puts together an independent panel statement summarizing the findings of the annual meeting. The panel statement of the ewz Sustainability Board 2024 can be found here.
