VCDO PIONEER CERTIFICATE
TOP 15% OF ALL PARTICIPANTS
VOKA’s VCDO certificate helps Flemish companies integrate sustainability into their business operations. Companies commit to taking actions under the 17 internationally defined sustainability targets, the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).. These form the compass to guide our world, society, actions, initiatives and actions in the coming years.
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Over the next three years, Jaga will implement at least 10 actions each year, that will be assessed annually by a VOKA jury.
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The first year of work has been successfully completed and we are also on track in our second year of work.
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After three positive reviews, Jaga is awarded international recognition with the Unitar charter.
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This trajectory improves the competitiveness, reputation and motivation of employees, contributing to a more sustainable future.
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Over the next three years, Jaga will implement at least 10 actions each year, that will be assessed annually by a VOKA jury.
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The first year of work has been successfully completed and we are also on track in our second year of work.
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After three positive reviews, Jaga is awarded international recognition with the Unitar charter.
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This trajectory improves the competitiveness, reputation and motivation of employees, contributing to a more sustainable future.
The Ecovadis label is an independent assessment of a company’s sustainability performance. Companies are assessed in 21 areas of CSR policy, including environment, social practices, ethics and transparency. The score translates to a medal (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum) and specific detailed insights for improvement.
With over 75,000 assessed companies in 160 countries, Ecovadis is a leading reference for sustainability assessments.
Jaga qualifies as one of the top 15% of all participating companies.
With over 75,000 assessed companies in 160 countries, Ecovadis is a leading reference for sustainability assessments.
Jaga qualifies as one of the top 15% of all participating companies.
Know who you’re dealing with!
In our quest for a sustainable future, it is vital that we team up with partners who share our values. Therefore, we conducted an in-depth analysis of all our stakeholders.
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
An apple a day…
Thanks to our collaboration with Fruit@Work, Jaga chooses a healthy workplace environment, where a tasty and sensible snack is always within reach.
SDG 03: Good health and well-being
Working hard
At Jaga, we believe in the power of people. We value our employees and their unique talents and strive for a workplace environment where everyone feels valued.
The diversity of our staff is further amplified by collaborations with Bewel, OCMW and VDAB.
The diversity of our staff is further amplified by collaborations with Bewel, OCMW and VDAB.
SDG 01: No poverty
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
Mental health
To grow, people need mental peace. Jaga strives for a workplace environment where psychosocial well-being is paramount. Together with Mindstretch, we have recorded, analysed and remediated the stress levels of 50 Jaga employees for six months.
SDG 03: Good health and well-being
SDG 04: Quality education
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
two heads are better than one
Jaga is firmly opting for the future! We actively engage in collaborations with schools and educational institutions to work, together with young people, towards a more sustainable world!
A win-win-win for company, school & student!
A win-win-win for company, school & student!
SDG 04: Quality education
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Less haulage, more local production
Jaga reduces its carbon footprint.
We are moving the production of our Czech subsidiary back to Diepenbeek.
This equals a substantial reduction in our haulage kilometres, saving 440 kg of CO2 emissions each year.
We are moving the production of our Czech subsidiary back to Diepenbeek.
This equals a substantial reduction in our haulage kilometres, saving 440 kg of CO2 emissions each year.
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Let’s save the planet
Jaga goes for Net Zero!
When developing our products, we aim to minimise CO2 emissions and to transform Jaga into a circular business model.
When developing our products, we aim to minimise CO2 emissions and to transform Jaga into a circular business model.
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
Buy green
Our organisation has developed a purchasing policy of which sustainability is an integral part.
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
One drop at a time
431 m³ of process water is no longer discharged, but collected by a certified treatment facility.
SDG 06: Clean water and sanitation
Value economy
Jaga Climate Designers live by five core values.
The mission and vision within those values are synonymous with sustainable development
The mission and vision within those values are synonymous with sustainable development
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
VCDO PIONEER CERTIFICATE
Process optimisations & production efficiency
Jaga continuously invests in its machinery. Efficiency, speed and precision all serve to make our units even more economical.
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
Renewable energy sources
Through investments in renewable energy, the output of our solar farm will increase from 580 to 1580 kW in 2024 and meet most of our energy needs.
SDG 07: Affordable and clean energy
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Sustainable mobility
In 2023, Jaga doubled the number of charging stations to meet the needs of the ever-growing electric vehicle fleet.
From 2025 onwards, the only vehicles added to the fleet will be 100% electric cars.
From 2025 onwards, the only vehicles added to the fleet will be 100% electric cars.
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure<br>
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Cultural & social added value
Jaga is not merely pursuing profit, but wants to create a cultural and social added value with projects such as Uchronia, Vikimania,
Jonas & the fish.
Jonas & the fish.
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
Scientific research
Jaga is currently surveying the environmental impact of its products.
ISO14040 is the international standard for calculating LCAs (life cycle analysis) of products.
European standard EN15804+A2 is taking this the next level and is defining the design of EPDs in the construction industry. (Environmental Product Declaration)
Jaga has now incorporated the certified EPD environmental declarations according to this European standard into the Dutch national environmental database for the Strada and Strada Hybrid products.
ISO14040 is the international standard for calculating LCAs (life cycle analysis) of products.
European standard EN15804+A2 is taking this the next level and is defining the design of EPDs in the construction industry. (Environmental Product Declaration)
Jaga has now incorporated the certified EPD environmental declarations according to this European standard into the Dutch national environmental database for the Strada and Strada Hybrid products.
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Communication & Training, in-house & external
In 2006, Jaga built the Experience Lab, where visitors of all kinds could explore and experience the power of Jaga technology for themselves.
With the opening of our Coollab in 2021, we provided even more of an experience, this time focusing on cooling. At that venue, we welcomed as many as 1,500 HVAC professionals, architects, engineers and students to share our story and related ecological climate solutions with.
That number is set to rise substantially as we have opened our new Net Zero showroom in early 2024.
SDG 08: Decent work and economic growth
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
SDG 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities