VEGA 2024 Sustainability Report
Our Sustainability Focus
Our focus on sustainability in the development of our instrumentation also helps meet environmental standards across all industries. With such a vast industry scope, the possibilities for innovation, adaptation, and creative design are boundless.
In 2023, significant strides were made:
- Energy Efficiency: 100% of our energy consumption across Ohio campuses will be sourced from renewable clean energy sources.
- Waste Management: We have more than doubled our recycling totals from manufacturing-related wastes compared to the previous
year thanks to our innovative recycling and reuse programs.
- Community Engagement: Our community outreach programs focused on education, reaching over 800 students in local schools.
Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, our path to carbon neutrality by 2033 is clear and achievable. Our strategies for the coming year include:
- Renewable Energy Investments: Expansion of renewable energy use in our operations.
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: Further reduction in our carbon footprint through innovative technologies and process optimizations.
- Sustainable Supply Chain: Strengthening our supply chain sustainability by partnering with like-minded suppliers.
- Community and Employee Engagement: Continuing to foster a culture of sustainability within our workforce and the broader
community.
People
- Wellness
- Safety
- Community Outreach
- Future Success
Planet
- Landfill Diversion
- Efficient Manufacturing
- Campus Relocation/Remodeling
Prosperity
- Long-term Thinking
- Run, Improve, Grow (RIG)
- Cyclical Model
What makes us different?
What has made VEGA stand out for more than 60 years? What has made us so successful, and what does it take to continue that success? How do we manage our growth as we continue to expand around the globe?
In order to ensure that VEGA continued on a trend of positive growth, a team of colleagues from different areas got together and had an open and honest conversation about what is important about becoming a global company. The result is four values that bind us together: Curiosity, Simplicity, Connectivity and Humanity. These four values serve as a standard to which all 2,400 employees can contribute their personal qualities, and allow us to achieve a common understanding that will lead to future success.
We refer to connectedness not only as the feeling of togetherness within a team but also as everything that comes from that feeling. Our values allow us to be different but remain connected in a global company. At VEGA, differences are respected and similarities are strengthened.
We strive to be committed and to support each other. We create trust with our employees and with our customers because we are dedicated to each other’s success. We take responsibility and our decisions are as sustainable and reliable as possible.
By focusing on what we have in common, we benefit from with each has to offer.
Curiosity enables us to be confident, and confidence leads to success. Often, curiosity leads to breakthrough discoveries and inventions. The wheel, the microwave or the self-driving car – all created by curiosity.
VEGA encourages each employee to be creative, innovative and inquisitive. We believe in discussing ideas in an open manner instead of blocking them without thought. We believe that the curious seek and find other solutions and ways of thinking, and this drives us to move confidently and successfully into the future.
We show our humanity above all in our exchanges with other people. It is the essence of togetherness. For us, humanity is the basis for day-to-day interaction and a common understanding of values.
Humanity at VEGA means that we want to treat each other with appreciation and fairness. Only if we respect each other can we treat each other fairly. Humanity creates trust, and trust allows us to show tolerance or empathy and to treat others equally.
While simplicity means something different to everyone, at its core it represents the absence of complications. This is especially important when we communicate with our customers and with each other. Simplicity allows us to remove obstacles, increase efficiency and find solutions.
We strive for easy, effective processes and straightforward communication with each other.
John Groom - VEGA Americas President & CEO
Our employees form the backbone of VEGA Americas. They provide the platform for creativity, progress, customer satisfaction, and efficient operations. By enacting a multipronged approach to employee well-being and productivity, we seek to ensure approval of all team members—our most important stakeholders.
- We prioritize the well-being of our employees, understanding that healthy, active, and safe team members are fundamental to any successful company.
- Safety stands as our top priority across our entire operation. We’ve established several robust programs dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of our employees.
- We extend our values beyond our campus by actively engaging in community development efforts through volunteerism and resource allocation.
- Sustainability incorporates the principle of balancing work duties and other activities, and we fully endorse this.
Due to significant business growth, expansion with room to grow was necessary. The relocation to Mason has opened doors to many environmental goals that include meaningful projects that range from wildlife habitat restoration to clean energy procurement.
- As of February 5, 2024, VEGA Americas proudly announced that 100% of the electrical power consumed at our Mason and Oakley campuses is sourced from renewable, green energy.
- LED Lighting Implementation: A comprehensive corridor lighting analysis resulted in the decision to remove 55 lighting fixtures, leading to an estimated reduction of electricity usage by 3,600kWh.
- Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations: VEGA proudly introduced two 2023 Volkswagen ID.4s into our fleet, marking our first venture into electric vehicles (EVs).
- Our Wildlife Habitat and Fitness Trail project exemplifies our holistic approach to sustainability, focusing on the restoration of wildlife habitats, biodiversity promotion, and the strategic removal of invasive species to foster ecological balance and carbon capture.
In Summary...
These initiatives underscore VEGA Americas’ commitment to a sustainable future, showcasing a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship. By enhancing the natural landscape of our campus, we contribute to a healthier planet and a more sustainable business model.
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