DOING OUR PART NOW FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
With over 5,000 colleagues worldwide, TVH is an important global player. As a sizable business partner and employer, we understand we have a significant and lasting impact on communities and the environment.
Because doing things right has always been second nature to TVH, sustainability has been a focus point for many years. Sustainability isn’t just about planting a few trees around our buildings and recycling our waste. Instead, sustainability is a mindset ingrained in the very fabric of our business model and part of our DNA.
We want our business practices to achieve a balance between economic success, environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
Our journey is ongoing, with actions that drive long-term changes. Changes that benefit us and our surroundings. We want to be ahead of the curve in a world in perpetual transition, so we can change, adapt and improve our processes to have a lasting social impact.
In 2020, TVH was recognised as a United Nation's Sustainability Development Goal (SDG) pioneer due to our continued efforts for sustainability.
Recently, we also renewed our 'Committed Ecovadis sustainability rating'.
REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT
TVH is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by addressing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) across three categories: Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from energy use), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions throughout the value chain). We aim to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 57% by 2030. This is achieved by increasing renewable energy production, switching to electric company vehicles, and improving energy efficiency. We also promote the circular economy by remanufacturing over 100,000 parts annually, reducing waste, and conserving resources.
Wellbeing Workforce
TVH invests in its people, focusing on health, safety, inclusivity and continuous learning with a supportive culture.
Through the Safety Bee program, we create a safer, healthier work environment. Our Nudge program encourages a balanced lifestyle and fun activities and we celebrate diversity with events like the TVH Woman’s Network. TVH University offers over 5,000 training courses, helping employees and customers build new skills in a changing world. These initiatives make TVH a place where everyone can feel valued, grow, and thrive.
Upholding business integrity
TVH maintains a strong reputation built on ethical standards, transparency, and accountability. We hold ourselves and our partners to high conduct expectations, including a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery and a commitment to responsible sourcing. Our Code of Conduct guides ethical behaviour across our operations. Employees and partners are encouraged to report any concerns via our "Raise Your Voice" platform, with protections against retaliation for those who report issues in good faith.
Involving the value chain
TVH’s sustainability efforts extend beyond our own operations through our Responsible Sourcing Policy and our Business Partner Code of Conduct. We ensure ethical sourcing and work with suppliers to uphold human rights, health and safety, and environmental standards. TVH commits to the UN Global Compact’s principles and focuses on fairness, sustainability, and transparency across the value chain. We regularly review and improve our policies to meet evolving sustainability standards and mitigate risks of environmental and social harm.
Sustainability as a core value
“Sustainable enterprise represents one of the most significant challenges for future generations—a cause I’m deeply committed to. At TVH, sustainability has been woven into our family values for as long as I can remember, long before it became a pressing concern for the world. For our company and our families, sustainability is not just a target to strive for; it's an essential way of doing business. This journey of sustainability is one that we embrace wholeheartedly each day. That's why I am proud to represent TVH as its Sustainability Ambassador. ''
Els Thermote
Sustainability Ambassador TVH
