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Sustainability at Summa

Imagination, sharpened. Sustainably.

At Summa, we make choices that matter. For people, for the planet, for the long term. Sustainability is built into how we design, manufacture, and operate. Not because it’s required, but because it's the right way to build machines that last, teams that thrive, and a business that contributes.

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Environmental

Responsibility in every choice

We’re fully committed to integrating sustainable practices across all aspects of our operations, from production and machinery, to sampling and human resources.

 

Manufacturing with purpose

  • 150 kW solar power covers 45% of our electricity needs at our Belgian facility

  • All waste streams separated and recycled (cartons, metals, plastics, Styrofoam)

  • Rainwater powers our facility bathrooms

  • Low-energy assembly operations by design

 

Built to last

  • Our machines are long-life investment goods, built to deliver reliable performance year after year, with parts and support available for decades.

  • Material waste minimized: reusable demo samples (birdhouses, playing cards) replace single-use waste

  • Car wrapping market impact: Manual cutting wastes up to 40% of film. Our digital precision can cut waste by 70M m² globally by 2030, saving 44k tons of CO2.

  • Energy-efficient engineering: machines use only the power needed

  • 100% electric company cars since 2023, e-bike leasing, bike-to-work compensation

Social

A workplace where people can thrive

We believe that a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment is essential to sustainable growth. Our daily practices reflect a workplace built on fairness, trust, and shared responsibility

 

Fair & safe

  • Equal opportunity hiring: structured interviews, skills-based evaluation

  • Workplace Safety Committee (CPBW) with employee and leadership collaboration

  • Prevention Advisor conducts risk analyses, ergonomic assessments, safety training

  • Equipped facility: first-aid responders, AED device, breastfeeding room

 

Support & growth

  • Flexible working hours, right to disconnect, confidential psychosocial support

  • Works Council with employer and employee reps

  • Quarterly company-wide sessions with CEO with an open Q&A

  • Training and skill development at every level

  • Seasonal celebrations, company events, team-building activities, annual family day, and small holiday surprises

Our community

  • Active FESPA member, contributing to sustainability standards and knowledge sharing across the global print community

  • Active participation in Apheon's annual charity sporting event, raising funds for social organizations

  • Partnerships with sheltered workshops for social inclusion

Governance

Accountability isn’t accidental

Ethics & compliance

  • Code of Conduct for all employees covering integrity, anti-corruption, professional conduct

  • Confidential reporting channels through HR and Prevention Advisor

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management across all operations

  • GDPR-compliant data protection, regular cybersecurity assessments

 

Transparency

  • Annual ESG reporting aligned with international frameworks

  • Active stakeholder engagement: employees, customers, suppliers, community

  • Diverse board and leadership representation with ongoing measurement

Our commitment

ESG is not a campaign. It’s how we operate

We’re committed to getting things right, and we’re devoted to keep on working to do so every day. Learning, improving, and holding ourselves accountable. What we won’t do is pretend. What we will do is keep pushing: designing machines that last longer, building teams that thrive, and running a business that contributes to the communities and environment we’re part of.

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