RECOM tree-planting initiatives branch out into 2024 and beyond
Dec 7, 2023
In 2022, RECOM planted a tree for each business card collected at the many international trade shows that we attended. Through this program, we planted hundreds of trees, helping to neutralize the carbon emissions of meeting new customers at exhibitions from Embedded World to Electronica. Our initiative offset a kilometer of expo travel for every product in the RECOM catalog -not just for one year, but for the next 60–100 years! We’re proud that we exceeded our green initiative goals, but as with anything at RECOM, we never settle.
So, for 2023 and beyond, we wanted to find more ways to bring our eco-endeavors closer to the regions we are involved in. And the number of pins on our manufacturing map is blossoming—opening the doors on new facilities and new opportunities to fight climate change.
“Wherever we have an ecological footprint, we have a responsibility to support the local biodiversity of those communities,” says Karsten Bier, RECOM CEO. “Instead of turning a blind eye to environmental effects of manufacturing, we’re honing in. We aim to help the new regions we enter flourish far into the future.”
The Thailand program has two branches. First, our efforts will help restore watersheds for residents and wildlife. Secondly, our donations support sustainable agroforestry for over 1,000 smallholder farmers in the region. By collaborating with communities where we operate, we are not only contributing to environmental preservation but also supporting local economies.
So, you will find our reforestation efforts are part of a larger strategy to integrate an eco-friendly agenda into every aspect of our operations. We are also:
In our pursuit of environmental corporate responsibility, we’re not just planting trees but nurturing a global vision.
At these new manufacturing locations, our overhauled production techniques will cut down on turnaround times and break new ground in customized solutions for our partners.
With each new project, we reaffirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the planet and the environment, exemplified by our ISO 14001 environmental management certification.
So where to next? Our tree-planting tour takes off around the world. Looking ahead, we are excited to explore new territories and extend our initiatives to other regions.
In 2025, we’ll focus our efforts on Taiwan. For 2026, we’ll be deep in the forests of eastern Europe. Our journey to a more sustainable future is a continuous one, and we are proud to lead the way in making a difference, one tree at a time.
Our green initiatives take root in new ground
This year, we begin with Thailand, through the organization “One Tree Planted”. Since 2014, this organization has planted over 100 million trees in 80 countries by making it a breeze for both corporations and individuals to pitch in on reforestation efforts. The team shares a snapshot of progress as seeds sprout into thriving trees, giving partners an up-close look into how their funds transform saplings into lush forests.“Wherever we have an ecological footprint, we have a responsibility to support the local biodiversity of those communities,” says Karsten Bier, RECOM CEO. “Instead of turning a blind eye to environmental effects of manufacturing, we’re honing in. We aim to help the new regions we enter flourish far into the future.”
The Thailand program has two branches. First, our efforts will help restore watersheds for residents and wildlife. Secondly, our donations support sustainable agroforestry for over 1,000 smallholder farmers in the region. By collaborating with communities where we operate, we are not only contributing to environmental preservation but also supporting local economies.
Going beyond the forest
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the overall manufacturing industry contributes to one-fifth of carbon emissions globally. It’s a growing realization in all sectors, that “environmental mindfulness is not just nice-to-have, but a must-have”.So, you will find our reforestation efforts are part of a larger strategy to integrate an eco-friendly agenda into every aspect of our operations. We are also:
- Partnering with sustainability experts to cut waste in our manufacturing processes
- Improving efficiency of converter designs to reduce energy consumption
- Introducing new conformal coatings that eliminate unnecessary potting
- Engineering intelligent power supplies for electric railway projects and smart cities and buildings
- Investing in renewable energy sectors
In our pursuit of environmental corporate responsibility, we’re not just planting trees but nurturing a global vision.
2024 and beyond…Planting even more seeds of change
In the coming years, new RECOM facilities will introduce highly automated processes that get high-quality power solutions into your hands faster. New lightweight, reliable and highly efficient AC/DC & DC/DC power supplies for E-mobility, EV chargers and Railways are a focus of our latest developments, assisting the low carbon footprint mobility revolution.At these new manufacturing locations, our overhauled production techniques will cut down on turnaround times and break new ground in customized solutions for our partners.
With each new project, we reaffirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the planet and the environment, exemplified by our ISO 14001 environmental management certification.
So where to next? Our tree-planting tour takes off around the world. Looking ahead, we are excited to explore new territories and extend our initiatives to other regions.
In 2025, we’ll focus our efforts on Taiwan. For 2026, we’ll be deep in the forests of eastern Europe. Our journey to a more sustainable future is a continuous one, and we are proud to lead the way in making a difference, one tree at a time.
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