India

India started off 2023 on the right foot by committing to sustainable action. They signed a contract with a partner company to plant 1,000 trees in an especially developed green zone near Bengaluru, thus underlining how important environmental action is for Norican.

Wiehl, Germany

As part of the implementation of our sustainability goals, last September StrikoWestofen's HQ in Wiehl, installed a water dispenser with easy access for all employees.

In February 2023, the management provided bespoke water bottles to all colleagues so that the water dispenser can be used diligently.

 

Tumkur, India

In recognition of the best employees of the year, Norican India held a day's celebrations for employees with their families, to honor the most 'Exceptional Team', as well as the best 'Individual Contributors' from 2022. 

60 awards were presented in a variety of categories, with highlight the 'Business Unit of the year' which was awarded to DISA business. 

Altrincham, UK

In March 2023, to coincide with World Recycling Day, the IT team in Altrincham, UK worked with a local company to responsibly dispose of and recycle electronic equipment. Monitors, keyboards, laptops, printers and PC's: altogether, more than 100 electronic items were recycled or responsibly disposed of. 

Wiehl, Germany

Numerous colleagues from TC Wiehl met for the spring festival.  In dry weather we had fun having outdoor activities like air hockey, table football and bungee run. 😀 Tasty food from the grill and a bar 🍻 made us feel good. 🍖It was nice to talk to many colleagues.

Globally

 All employees had the opportunity to share feedback about working at Norican via our global employee engagement survey. This was the first time we completed a global engagement survey and the main objective was to identify what is important to employees in order to improve the satisfaction & motivation at Norican. 

Changzhou China

There is always a group of people loving trudging and there is always a group of people loving public good. This year is the 10th anniversary of a bag of milk. Norican Changzhou has been donating them for 10 years. The association aims to provide milk for the children whose families cannot afford milk. We chose the growth route this time, almost 10 KM. Today the whole city was surrounded by the walking people. Through this activity, we not only do the physic exercise but also help those who needed.

Germany

For the first time at GIFA, we created a dedicated 'Sustainability Zone' which featured a selfie area - and as a thank you, we committed to match selfies with a donation to the wonderful water.org charity.

We’re pleased to say $3,000 is heading to this fantastic nonprofit to help them bring clean water and sanitation to more parts of the world. Here are a few photos of our staff. If you have one, please post it here!

Globally

We have our targets validated by Science Based Targets! 🎊 This means the SBTi’s Target Validation Team has classified our scope 1 and 2 target ambition and determined that it is in line with a 1.5°C trajectory.

India 

Through the FFE-DISA Scholarship Program, the company is contributing significantly to sustainable education by empowering financially disadvantaged yet academically exceptional students. These efforts, coupled with the heartfelt testimonials from scholarship recipients, exemplify how such initiatives can truly transform lives and communities, ultimately leading to a more equitable and prosperous society. This year, 50 scholarships were awarded. 

Holstebro, Denmark

Our customer and good friends at BIRN invited us to participate at their sustain week at their foundry in Holstebro! And what a great experience that was. We participated as a sustainability expert for a panel workshop on how we can recycle/reuse sand used in the green sand foundry. It was a good discussion where multiple possible solutions were reviewed.

Globally

We implemented electronic business cards world wide. As part of our sustainability journey we are limiting the need for printing paper business cards proposing to use an electronic business card which updates your personal data automatically. 

India, Bengaluru

 

On November 25th, 2023, the embassies of Switzerland, Denmark, and Italy came together to organize the much-anticipated "Tour de Tech Cycling Event" in Bengaluru. The cycling enthusiasts gathered at the break of dawn, with the kick-off taking place at 6:30 am right from the Swiss Embassy. Fifteen dedicated volunteers from DISA India took up the cycling challenge, passionately pedaling through the scenic routes of Bengaluru. Their enthusiastic participation not only showcased their commitment to a healthier lifestyle but also underlined the shared responsibility for environmental conservation. The participants actively engaged in promoting eco-conscious living, echoing the urgent need to address environmental challenges.

Globally

During the month of December we celebrated Christmas, just like we celebrated Diwali in November, Chinese New year in February and many other holidays during 2023. We celebrate all of our colleagues and share our cultures across the globe, which only helps strengthen the team spirit across our locations.