Sustainability at SECO

SECO formalized its environmental commitment with an ISO 14001 certified management system at sites in Italy, Germany, and China, addressing impacts, biodiversity, and resource use.

• Energy: Since 2020, Italian sites run on 100% renewable electricity, with solar systems in Arezzo, Tregozzano, and Hamburg.
• Materials: Plastic packaging replaced by FSC cardboard; solder paste uses ≥90% recycled tin.
• Waste: E-waste sent to specialized plants to recover metals like gold and copper.
• Carbon footprint: In 2024, SECO mapped its footprint (incl. Scope 3)

People are central to SECO. We foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating workplace that promotes growth, well-being, and balance, built on respect, development, and equal opportunities.

• Diversity: As of Dec 2024, women represent 33% of staff, 15% of executives, and 30% of the Board.
• Health & Safety: ISO 45001:2018 certified system in Italy, Germany, and China strengthens prevention via training and monitoring.
• Welfare: Comprehensive plan covers healthcare, education, transport, meals, gyms, travel, and leisure.
• Flexibility: Smart working agreements support work-life balance.
• Growth: Training, mentoring, and performance reviews enhance skills and careers.

SECO works with suppliers and customers to build a sustainable, responsible, and transparent supply chain, requiring shared ethical and environmental principles, due diligence, and compliance.

• Conflict Minerals: Policy ensures responsible sourcing of 3TG (tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold). SECO is a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).
• Chemical Safety: Full compliance with REACH and RoHS ensures safe chemical management and products.
• Supplier ESG: Partners must follow our Code of Ethics and are evaluated through vendor ratings (HSE aligned with ISO 14001/45001) and ESG self-assessments.
• Efficiency: Lean production reduces waste, boosts efficiency, and ensures reliability.

SECO’s governance is founded on integrity, transparency, and legality, supported by structured tools and certifications that ensure compliance and foster an ethical, inclusive, and risk-aware culture.

• Code of Ethics & Model 231: Defines values of integrity, human rights, environmental protection, and safety, preventing risks and crimes across the value chain.
• Whistleblowing: Secure, confidential system for reporting violations by employees, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Certifications: ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 13485 (Medical Devices), ISO 27001 (Information Security).
• ESG Reporting: Sustainability Report aligned with Legislative Decree 125/2024 and ESRS, third-party verified.
• ESG Ratings & Awards: Evaluated by Sustainalytics, MSCI, ISS ESG, EthiFinance, with recognized achievements.