Reynaers Group, which operates in over 70 countries worldwide, is a leading specialist in architectural aluminium and steel applications and encompasses two brands: Reynaers Aluminium and Forster. For several years, the group has placed a focus on sustainable products, eco-design, and energy-efficient solutions. And these sustainable efforts do not go unnoticed: in 2023, for instance, Reynaers won the Voka Award for Sustainable Business.

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However, this alone does not suffice. After all, the construction sector experiences heavy social pressure to reduce its footprint and to communicate transparently about its impact(s), both positive and negative. Moreover, Reynaers Group’s activities fall within the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This European directive makes sustainable entrepreneurship obligatory for all European large companies.

To continue its sustainable path, Reynaers Group joined forces with Pantarein. Together, we developed a completely new ESG strategy. This strategy is grounded in a thorough materiality analysis, is in line with the principles of the CSRD, and was created in cooperation with all important internal and external stakeholders. As such, we were able to determine the group’s sustainability-related impacts, risks and opportunities.

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The materiality analysis resulted in a strategy with 3 pillars (Planet, People and Society) and 9 impact domains: climate, sustainable use of materials, sustainable construction, lifelong learning, health and safety, positive work culture, ethical behaviour, sustainable value chain, and transparency. For each of these impact domains, we set concrete targets and KPIs. The proposed targets were discussed during thematic sessions with Reynaers’ technical experts. As a result, we were able to ensure broad internal support for ESG.