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Sustainability

Velan is committed to evaluating our Environmental, Social, and Governance performance using indicators aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative framework. By incorporating sustainability into our daily operations, we aim to make a significant positive impact for the future.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Sustainability at Velan

Our sustainability initiatives allow us to prioritize key ESG issues that impact both our business and the broader community. By focusing on critical areas and committing to continuous improvement, Velan enhances long-term resilience and contributes meaningfully to stakeholders and society.

Rooted in Sustainability

“Velan’s historical identity is deeply rooted in principles of Sustainability. Aligning to the current sustainability framework allows us to meet the increasing regulatory demands. We are confident that continued practice of Robust sustainability practices will deliver cost effective solutions to the business, foster innovation to reduce impact on the environment, and meet customer expectations.”

– Jim Mannebach, Chairman & CEO

Environmental

Velan focuses on several key environmental issues in its sustainability initiatives. These include optimizing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy to reduce costs and minimize environmental impact. We also implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to climate-related risks. Velan aims to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization throughout the product life cycle.

Social

People are a priority for Velan. We uphold fair labor practices, ensure safe working conditions, and protect the rights of all stakeholders, while also ensuring a safe work environment. We promote employee health and well-being and invest in employee development. We foster a diverse workplace and aim to attract top talent to drive the creation of innovative products solutions that meet environmental requirements and customer demands. We also focus on developing long-term loyalty and satisfaction through exceptional customer service. Building strong relationships with local communities is also central to Velan, which is evident in the many community engagement efforts we partake in to help make the world a better place.

Governance

Transparent and ethical practices guide Velan toward sustainable success in corporate governance. We are dedicated to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure business continuity and resilience while adhering to all relevant laws and regulations. Velan prioritizes Information Security & Data Privacy to protect digital data and systems. We maintain high ethical standards and transparency in all business operations and ensure environmentally and socially responsible practices throughout the entire supply chain.

Minimizing Emissions

Our focus on fugitive emissions began in the 1970s with the development of advanced packing solutions for the nuclear industry. Since then, we have continued to minimize emissions from all markets we serve. With dedicated personnel and specialized equipment, we conduct in-house fugitive emission testing and R&D, developing solutions that meet industry standards and exceed customer expectations for valve performance.

Causes We Believe in

United Way Centraide Canada

Velan has been involved with United Way Centraide since 1988. Through our annual donation-matching campaign and together with our employees, we have raised over $800,000 in the last 10 years alone to help the organization tackle complex community challenges.

Le WEEK-END pour combattre le cancer

If you like to walk, run, or bike ride join the Velan Montreal team on our annual campaign to help raise funds towards the fight against cancer.

Prioritizing the education of children in India

Velan’s primary focus in India is on child education. We have partnered with Yes Bank Foundation and Shanti Ashram to support children’s education in rural areas.

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SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT

Velan India Inaugurates New Solar Roof

Velan Valves India is thrilled to announce the successful installation of a 640 kWp Rooftop Solar Power Plant at its facility. This remarkable achievement has been made possible with the support of Amplus Solar, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions.

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