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OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
"What brought us here
won't take us into the future."
We reaffirm our commitment to a sustainable future, aligned with the global sustainability journey, generating a positive impact for the company, society, and environment.
Learn about our commitments
Advancing in oral health
We believe that oral health is an essential part of overall health and well-being, and that expanding access to quality care is also a way to generate positive social impact.
That’s why our commitment goes beyond offering innovative dental solutions: we promote educational and continuing learning initiatives, traveling across Brazil with our programs.
By helping more people gain access to information and basic care, we strengthen our sustainability strategy, creating shared value for patients, professionals, and communities, while reducing access inequalities.
Our Goals
- Democratize access to oral health for the Brazilian population.
- Promote educational initiatives for oral health.
- Encourage volunteer work in oral health.
Our Work
- We believe that education in oral health has the power to create transformative impacts; that’s why we bring lectures and educational initiatives to schools, hospitals, and other organizations.
- We invite dentists to volunteer in promoting oral health.
- Through the New Smiles Expedition, we travel every year to dozens of municipalities across the country, providing quality care to hundreds of people.
- We work in partnership with other institutions and organizations to make treatments accessible for socially vulnerable patients.
Developing people
We believe that an inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture is the foundation of a successful company. The well-being of our employees, their continuous learning and growth, as well as ensuring the highest standards of health and safety at work, are essential for us to become a place where people want to build their careers.
Our Goals
- Become an increasingly diverse and inclusive company.
- Promote employee growth and development.
- Ensure health, safety, and well-being in the workplace.
- Invest in leadership training and development to ensure the continuity of our culture and values in everyday practice.
Our Work
- We invest in our teams through a culture of appreciation that supports their professional development journeys.
- We offer an internal learning platform with thousands of resources, inspiring a passion for learning.
- We encourage frequent conversations about performance and development, unlocking both individual and collective potential.
Sustainable supply chain
In our operations, we strive to generate a positive environmental impact by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, managing our waste responsibly, and reducing the consumption of materials, energy, and water—ensuring that we remain aligned with responsible, low-impact environmental practices.
In 2024, we achieved 100% renewable energy in our plants and offices and progressively reduced our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Our goal is to become Net Zero by 2040, minimizing the environmental impact of our operations and value chain.
Our Goals
Achieve 100% renewable energy in our plants and offices by 2024.
Progressively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and become Net Zero by 2040.
Minimize the environmental impact of our operations and value chain.
Our Work
Certifications and audits (learn more about our certifications here)
100% renewable energy consumption.
Carbon reduction in operations.
Waste recycling.
Circular economy.
Alignment with international frameworks.
Fuel transition policy for company fleets.
Partnerships with suppliers to reduce social and environmental impacts.
Responsible growth
Our commitment to improving people’s lives through oral health extends to the communities where we operate. We act proactively, providing emergency support, development projects, and initiatives that promote dental care.
As a global company, we aim to be a benchmark in ethics, governance, and compliance, managing risks and ensuring that all operations are aligned with current regulations. We believe that acting responsibly is essential for business longevity and for generating a positive impact in communities.
Our Goals
- Contribute to the development of communities surrounding our facilities through training, education, and the creation of opportunities.
- Ensure ethics, integrity, and quality standards across all operations.
- Guarantee compliance in cybersecurity and data privacy.
- Prioritize innovation and trend monitoring in all areas of operation.
Our Work
- Operations in compliance and accordance with regulations.
- Innovation initiatives and best practices in governance.
- Risk monitoring and mitigation.
- Community engagement initiatives around our manufacturing sites.
Annual Report
Since 2015, the Straumann Group has been issuing an annual public report to declare financial results, business development, corporate governance, and sustainability initiatives. Some of the actions that you have read on this page, which we promote in our region, are disclosed and contribute to the Straumann Group's efforts worldwide.
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