Sustainability

Dedicated to the environment

"We respect the environment and take responsibility for protecting it. We use resources sparingly and avoid producing waste. With our energy-saving lamps and systems, we contribute to environmental protection around the world."
Quoted from the OSRAM company guidelines

As an international company with over 40,000 employees worldwide, OSRAM takes responsibility for all its activities around the globe. At OSRAM, environmental protection is a top priority. Our comprehensive environmental approach focuses on environmentally conscious, innovative and creative solutions in all areas of the company, from product engineering to recycling. This includes the development of energy-saving products, research and selection of environmentally friendly materials, waste reduction, more efficient packaging, and energy-saving measures in all production processes."

Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainable development requires interaction with different stakeholders. Only so can we contribute to spreading sustainable concepts and receive feedback about our own actions.

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Sustainability management

Our corporate responsibility for sustainable development is an integral part of our corporate strategy. Therefore OSRAM, as one of the first lamp manufacturers, has set up a dedicated corporate function: “Global Sustainability”.

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Sustainability Report 2008

Actions speak louder than words – following this motto, OSRAM reports on its sustainability efforts on a yearly basis. This sustainability report for the fiscal year 2008 also serves as a Communication on Progress (CoP) for the UN Global Compact.

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Environmental guidelines

The OSRAM environmental guidelines were introduced in 1998. They are regularly updated and confirmed by the managing board.

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Environmental history

OSRAM environment protection time line.

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Environmental awards

OSRAM has received these awards for its dedication to environmental protection.

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