Sustainability

AKD's sustainable development strategy is based on the pillars of sustainability arising from the material ESG areas: environment, society and governance, and on previous sustainable development activities, double materiality assessment, stakeholder consultations and ambitions to contribute to sustainable development in the future, and relies on a corporate culture based on responsible, ethical and transparent business operations. These principles are confirmed through the application of the Code of Ethics, the publication of annual reports and the recognition of AKD as a socially responsible company. Communication and cooperation with stakeholders take place in a legal and transparent manner, in accordance with the highest ethical principles. The implementation of the sustainable development strategy is supported by investments in reducing the carbon footprint and energy consumption, improving the safety and quality of products and services, developing innovations and improving the working environment through education, better working conditions and strengthening ethical standards and cybersecurity.   Provedba strategije održivog razvoja podržana je ulaganjima u smanjenje ugljičnog otiska i potrošnje energije, unaprjeđenje sigurnosti i kvalitete proizvoda i usluga, razvoj inovacija te poboljšanje radnog okruženja kroz edukacije, bolje radne uvjete i jačanje etičkih standarda i kibernetičke sigurnosti.

As part of its commitment to sustainable development, AKD recognizes the importance of responsible environmental management. As a socially responsible company, we systematically monitor and assess the environmental aspects of our production and business activities and take measures to reduce negative environmental impacts. Our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, resource consumption and waste, while simultaneously increasing energy efficiency and implementing the principles of a circular economy. Through joint efforts, we build the foundations for responsible environmental management, while respecting legal obligations and continuously improving our processes.

For us, human resources development represents the strategic foundation of the entire organization, which is closely linked to the reputation of the Company itself and the values ​​that AKD promotes through its activities, and people are considered the foundation of long-term sustainability and success. Therefore, we systematically work to empower individuals and teams to proactively participate in the realization of operational and strategic goals, and we ensure an environment that encourages excellence, interdisciplinarity and continuous learning. We take ive and efficient processes. We support the balance of business and private life, provide employment security, emphasizing the personal and professional development of employees whispecial care of the working conditions of employees and their development in order to achieve effectle maintaining their competencies, caring for safety and health, and enabling equal opportunities and equality, which has a positive impact on the motivation and satisfaction of the workforce.

We have recognized the importance of integrating business ethics, ethical principles, values ​​and standards on which we base our business. Through the continuous application of the Code of Ethics, adopted policies as well as the application of internal implementing acts based on laws, European standards and civil society values, we systematically apply the principles of business ethics.