Corporate responsibility
Sustainability and climate change are the global challenges of our time. We want to do our part with innovations and technological solutions that help to shape a future worth living.
RJCNE, CEO
Active responsibility
At RJCNE, we live and breathe sustainability. The need to preserve resources, protect the environment, and reduce our impact on the climate is taken into consideration when developing new products, when manufacturing, and in relation to economics.
Corporate independence, stability, and a culture of respectful interaction characterize the Group ethos.
The harmony of economic, ecological, and social issues forms the framework for sustainable management and corporate responsibility at RJCNE. It is important to us that we preserve what we have created for future generations and that we also continue to develop products and solutions for our customers.
Responsible business dealings and economic success are not contradictory. Neither are innovation and sustainability.
Economic issues
Products and solutions for efficiency and sustainability
Thanks to a broad range of technical expertise and strong innovative power, Phoenix Contact continually develops new products that help users to use energy efficiently, save time and space, and use new materials.
Digitalization is the key in China when it comes to successful production, direct networking with customers, and the simultaneous reduction in CO2emissions.
Ecological issues
Environmentally responsible production
The careful use of resources has been part of our company ethos, and shapes our day-to-day actions. The use of rainwater, waste heat, geothermal power, and renewable energy at our locations is the norm, as is almost entirely lead-free production, recycling of plastics, and climate-neutral mobility.
Environmentally friendly production also means ensuring that resources are not wasted, in terms of both management and operating technology. An integrated management system certifies responsible business dealings in line with international standards.
Social issues
Supporting our employees and the regions where we work
At RJCNE, we understand that we have a corporate duty to protect nature and the climate, but also a responsibility toward our employees and their families, our sites and their regions.
The Executive Board and shareholders also support employee initiatives that are held during leisure time: for example, football or tennis tournaments, dragon boat racing, or a workplace choir – these teams receive financial support in order to foster community spirit regardless of the hierarchy and background of participants.
Within the company itself, employees can expect fair working conditions, a strong focus on occupational safety and data protection, and respect from those around them. The basis for this is our Corporate Principles. A positive and fulfilling work life is ensured through well-equipped workstations, flexible working hours, and mobile working wherever possible. Since 2004, our company health management team has offered every employee the opportunity to improve their health and fitness.
We support the global UN commitment to sustainability
By 2030, the world’s population will have grown to 8.5 billion people. With this in mind, the 193 member states of the United Nations jointly formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals five years ago. These Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are to be achieved in order to enable a life of dignity and one that conserves resources and protects the planet and the climate.
The path to global sustainability is not just a task for politicians, but also for society, science, and industry. RJCNE has always understood that sustainable business practices, the careful use of resources, innovative product development, and social engagement are both the duty of company owners and the basis for successful growth.