GO GREEN!
Together, let us embark on this "GO GREEN" journey of continuous improvement, guided by our shared values and driven by the wish to build a better world for tomorrow.
Our certifications encourage us to pursue our commitments to preserving our environment, reducing our ecological impact and continuing to build ethical and sustainable relationships with our partners, whether they be internal or external.
ANALIS B Corp™ Certified
B Corp™ Certification is a recognition conferred - by
the global nonprofit organization B Lab™ - to
companies that meet the rigorous, highest ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) B Lab™ standards
according to 5 pillars: governance, customers, employees, environment and community.
This certification confirms our commitment for many years to sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and ethical business practices.
But what we're most proud of is the recognition we've received in a key area: our dedication to our employees. Also, we feel this certification as the fruit of a collective success, based on the commitment of each employee.
EcoVadis Certification
We have been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal!
This EcoVadis recognition adds to our B Corp™ certification, obtained in April 2024.
In line with our mission to contribute to the improvement of health and quality of life, and guided by our values of respect, we reaffirm our commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
EcoVadis enables us to share detailed scorecards reflecting our sustainability performance with our customers, suppliers and other key value chain partners. This promotes transparency throughout the supply chain and facilitates communication with stakeholders.
Our ESG Policy
ANALIS - General Environmental, Social, and Governance
Policy
Analis is a company dedicated to the distribution
of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments in the BENELUX.
We are proud
of our ISO 9001, EcoVadis and
B Corp™ certifications, which reflect our
commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethics. This general policy aims to
define our commitments and objectives in various key areas, based on our
vision, mission and values.
Download our EGS Policy: EN NL FR
Our ESG commitments for 2030
- We will increase the average number of training hours per employee by 10% (based on 2024 figures).
- We will ensure that 80% of our annual purchases are made from suppliers who demonstrate a strong commitment to the environment, society, and governance (EcoVadis, B Corp™ or equivalent certification, or audit carried out by Analis).
- We will reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of our vehicle fleet and the heating of our buildings by 10% each year (base 2024), representing a 47% reduction over five years. At the same time, we will ensure that we reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of our incoming goods flows.
- We will ensure that 100% of our staff have completed awareness training on diversity, equality, and inclusion.
Some of our initiatives:
Energy efficient premises
- Window replacement: in 2016 we replaced all windows of our office buildings in Namur. On the one hand we offered our staff more temperature comfort and a better insulation of external noise, but on the other hand we also realized a considerable enery saving.
- Sustainable electricity: in 2017, Analis installed 900 solar panels on the roof of the Suarlée plant. The works were carried out by Total and the panels covered a total area of 1 500 m². We produce 250 Kw/h and we consume annually 450 Kw/h. 51.3% of the energy produced is consumed, the rest is injected into the network. 39.8% of the energy consumed is of green origin.
This project is part of Analis' commitment to invest in green energy. In addition to the savings made in electricity consumption, we also want to make an ecological act.
Reducing the environmental impact of our employees and visitors travel
Analis installed 32 electrical charging points for electric and hybrid vehicles. It is a service of Analis to the staff but also to the customers, suppliers, visitors, …
In order to reduce CO2 emissions, various actions have been and will be taken for our fleet of vehicles:
• Reduction of CO2 emissions by proposing to the personnel cars with a maximum of 105 grams.
• Draw the attention to alternative vehicles: hybrid/electric.
• Adjustment of the lease contracts according to the needs of each specific driver: The cars are no longer automatically replaced after 48 months, but the number of kilometres travelled is continuously evaluated in the context of the optimum replacement time.
Since 2021, review of the fleet policy:
▪ Restriction to models emitting a maximum of 105 g CO2.
▪ Encourage hybrid/electric engines: 83% of our fleet is hybrid and 8% is full electric, and we are moving towards a fully electric fleet.
▪ Continuously check the optimal replacement time of the car to avoid the automatic replacement after 48 months if the car has low kilometers.
Biodiversity
- The Namur offices are located near the Domaine du Bois de Néverlée. It is therefore not strange to see many birds in the fields (magpies, wagtails, finches, sparrows, …) but also hares and small rodents. One of our colleagues is also watching the welfare of the birds by providing regular food to the bird houses in some trees.
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Plantation of 72 fruit trees: in March 2020 our commitment to green energy led to the planting of 72 fruit trees in the garden of Analis-Namur.
Fruit trees absorb CO2 - a greenhouse gas - and thus contribute to the fight against climate warming. Moreover, they offer shelter to the fauna around our offices (insects, birds, but also hares and small rodents). And if after a few years the cherries on the trees are ripe, the staff can pick them freely.
On a daily base
- Sustainable waste management : according to the applicable standards, waste is sorted into separate waste containers. Plastic cups and coffee filters are replaced by glass and fabric bags respectively. Plastic bottles became glass containers. Crockery (cutlery and plates) is available for staff to eliminate the need for disposable cutlery and plates.
- LED lights: common lamps have been replaced by LED lights and passageways have motion detectors to prevent electricity wastage. In addition to less energy consumption and longer lifetime, LED bulbs offer other advantages
Taking action for a greener future:
Analis participate to the "Grand Nettoyage" action organized by BEWAPP
around a common objective: collecting the waste that litters our streets, country lanes, rivers, etc., to improve the living environment .