Estanc's mission is to manufacture process equipment, that supports the creation of a more sustainable world.
By acting in a responsible manner, we manufacture products that allow our end customers to operate sustainably. To save energy, natural and living environment and health.
By acting in a responsible manner
Caring
We focus that our customers and employees are satisfied with our efforts. We care for the health and safety of our employees and customers as well as value diversity.
Open
We conduct our business honestly and ethically and have an open communication with our stakeholders
Leader
We are an innovative company with talented managers, a role model for others when it comes to sustainability, including supply chain and business relationships, communication and reporting and society at large.
We manufacture products
Environmentally friendly
We manufacture products the use of which supports the development of resource-efficient and environmentally safe industry that uses clean technology.
Safe
Ensuring the safety of people and environment through finished products.
MOST RELEVANT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FOR ESTANC
We focus our efforts in areas where we can deliver the greatest positive impact. Considering that our products help to contribute to the alleviation of some of the industry’s and world’s greatest sustainability challenges, the core topics we commit to are:
Good health and well-being
- Our employees are happy and healthy and work in a safe working environment that promotes well-being at all ages
- We consume green energy, use and store environmentally hazardous substances in a responsible manner and organize waste management responsibly
Affordable and clean energy
- The products we manufacture are energy efficient and integrate cleaner use of energy in the industrial- and transport sector
- We consume energy in an efficient manner
- We use electricity produced from 100% renewable energy sources
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- We use sustainable technologies and methods of work that yield a safe and high-quality final result. We also continuously look for innovative ways to update existing ones
- We manufacture products the use of which supports the development of resource-efficient and environmentally safe industry that uses clean technology
- We work with our clients and suppliers to find new solutions to increase the technological capabilities of the products we manufacture
Responsible consumption and production
- We plan, procure and use materials in a sustainable manner to optimize the use of natural resources and minimize production waste generated as a result of our activities
- We handle chemicals in compliance with all safety requirements
- We look for opportunities to reuse production residues and products beyond their end-of-life as new material
- We are a stepping up when it comes to sustainability, and contribute to the development of awareness and actions on the subject in business relationships, the sector and in society as a whole
- We will start covering sustainability issues regularly in our public annual report
Climate action
- We raise awareness of sustainability in society and integrate the awareness of climate change
- We contribute to the alleviation of climate change by helping reduce energy consumption in the economy through our actions and products
Global cooperation
- We work with other stakeholders (incl. clients, suppliers, other representatives/unions of the sector and companies, policy makers, regulators and local governments, research organisations, universities, media, non-governmental organisations) in society to promote awareness and activities for sustainability
ESTANC'S CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THREE PILLARS
By acting in a responsible manner, we manufacture products that allow our end customers to operate sustainably. To save energy, natural and living environment, and health.
Management and processes
Good health and well-being
- We create a healthy and modern working environment for all our employees and continuously contribute to the development thereof
- We offer health promoting and sports opportunities on favourable conditions
- We provide to all employees a deeper level of intelligence healthcare background checks by occupational health doctors
- We conduct annual internal campaigns to raise employee awareness and facilitate a healthy lifestyle
- We measure the satisfaction levels of our employees on an annual basis and act accordingly to create a better working environment
- We promote the mental well-being of our employees by offering professional counselling
- We offer employees the opportunity to give blood in the workplace to the Estonian Blood Centre
- We offer vaccinations during flu season
- We offer employees free office massages
- We offer opportunities for group recreational and sports activities
- We work on reducing the number of occupational accidents and conduct thorough analyses of all accidents to prevent them from happening again
- We buy all the electrical energy from 100% renewable sources
- We ensure environmentally beneficial storage conditions for hazardous chemicals
- We sort waste in a responsible manner
Affordable and clean energy
- We hold regular energy and resource audits
- We use sustainable floor heating
- We’ve installed LED lights in the factory
- We use residual heat of the equipment to heat up the production plant
- Our electrical energy comes from 100% renewable sources
- We plan to build our own solar power station
- We have purchased an electric car for business travels
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Consistent technological development of the equipment
- We use equipment with high technological quality made by the most valued producers in the industry
Resource-efficient factory complex:
- The construction of the office is based on the principle of resource efficiency – the carpets are made of plastics cleared from the ocean; our architectural project is based on the sustainable use of materials (e.g. no tin plates on top of concrete, the inside walls have no finishing materials, installation of the green wall, etc)
- Use of building automation (e.g. resource-efficient adjustment of indoor climate)
- Visualisation of data through the Business Intelligent system Microsoft Power BI
- Visual management of business processes through 2c8 software
- Use of a SavePro vending machine
- Cooperation with Etra Oy for RFID e-Warehouse
- Internal communication through the Microsoft Teams platform
- Special solutions such as camera app in the project folder, WPS, QR code reading of project drawings
- Terminals in production for sending regular working time feedback and information on non-compliances
Responsible production and consumption
- We use rainwater to perform pressure tests
- We manage efficient management of resources through the ERP system Microsoft Dynamics AX. Thanks to the accurate resource monitoring option in ERP we also use any residual materials in future projects
- We handle hazardous substances according to ISO14001 standard
- Our pickling facility complies with ISO14001
Climate action
- We encourage our staff to be mindful of the effect of their actions on any natural resources
- Horizontal partners in the following countries: China, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Finland
- We work with companies who have something to teach us and with whom we can share our knowledge
- We are open to different organisations who might want to visit us
- We are introducing a Code of Ethics that is related to our mission and vision and spread the message of sustainability throughout our supply chain to our suppliers as well as clients
- We work with partners who manufacture/provide key equipment, tools or services to us (Pema, Fronius, Davi, Maus, Ahola, Sustinere, Lean, Lavii, etc.)
- We hold an annual Mission Day, which is dedicated to looking for opportunities for cooperation with various target groups to promote the topic of sustainability
- We organise at least one campaign per year to reach the general public and stand for building a more sustainable world
We ensure a safe work environment, encourage employee development and use innovative work processes to save energy and reduce waste. We are honest and ethical in our behavior and decisions.
Products and services
Good health and well-being
- Our products help reduce air pollution, thereby contributing to the development of a healthy habitat
- We help update factories to replace outdated technology
Affordable and clean energy
- We manufacture products the use of which helps achieve energy efficiency and cleaner use of energy in the industry and transport sector
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Our products help modernise the industry to make it more sustainable
Climate action
With regard to climate change, we prioritise the following product groups:
- Marine scrubbers
- Land scrubbers
- Ballast water tanks
- Carbon capture vessels
- Carbon capture and storage tanks
Partnerships for the goals
- We are constantly looking for opportunities in the industry to be pioneers in the application of environmentally friendly technologies
- We buy components, parts, services for our products from various suppliers on a Global scale. We apply the principles of fair trade and anti-discrimination in the workforce
- We involve cooperation partners in projects that exceed our capacity or extend beyond our main strengths to add more value to our customer through combined efforts
We manufacture safe and environmentally friendly products that help save natural resources and reduce environmental pollution. Our products help to develop sustainable industrial ecosystem, support the maintenance of a clean ecosystem and living environment.
Cooperation and additional contribution
Good health and well-being
Affordable and clean energy
- We work together with energy company Elektrum Eesti to promote the spread of sustainable energy
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- We work with Ahola Transport Oy to be one of the front runners applying future logistics solutions in our processes
- We have strategic cooperation with Pemamek Oy to increase technological capabilities
- We have strategic cooperation with Fronius GmbH to develop welding technology
Responsible consumption and production
- We participate in the World Cleanup Day
- We organise annual Mission Days to outlive our mission statement
- We involve the local community in the development process of the surrounding environment
- We will start covering sustainability issues regularly in our public annual report
Climate action
- We are committed to ensure that the topic of climate change is discussed and advanced in Estonia
Partnerships for the goals
- We work with the public sector to better understand global and regional trends and contribute, as appropriate, to making sure we are heading in the right direction
- We believe in a society based on cooperation and not competition
- We give speeches on a large variety of events and share our knowledge and experience on the principles of conducting successful business with the new generation #SCR
- We talk about cooperation across fields and taking over the best practices to increase positive social impact and social cohesion in our business
- We publish reporting on the basis of the triple bottom line to increase transparency and promote cooperation with different target groups
We set an example, contribute to increase awareness-raising in the field and work with other stakeholders to improve mitigation, adaptation and impact reduction.
