Impact of global trends on our business
Climate change
The European Union wants to be climate neutral by 2050 (The European Green Deal). As a result, companies are expected to consider the impact of CO2 emissions, energy usage and water usage, and how they affect biodiversity. These impacts are being increasingly regulated.
Climate change is already affecting the type of housing in some regions (e.g. stilt houses and relocatable houses). As the physical impacts of climate change increase, adaptive housing will also increase in the future.
Impact on our activities
Thanks to their optimal thermal insulation properties, their superior quality and long life our products ensure energy savings. By recycling PVC, we save potential CO2 emissions as we do not have to use new raw materials. Our carbon reduction target is in line with Science-Based targets.
Rising resource shortages
The world is facing unprecedented resource shortages that have led to record prices in many industries, including ours. Combined with high market demand, these shortages have also affected our production and logistics and continue to be a critical concern in the future.
Impact on our activities
We counteract by investing in our own recycling plant and recollecting products at the end of their product life cycle.
Reputation of PVC
Plastics are often under fire in the public debate because too much plastic waste ends up in the environment. However, all too often, no distinction is made between single-use plastics and the more sustainable use of plastics in products like the ones we produce.
Impact on our business
We counteract by communicating proactively about the positive attributes of our products and our efforts to invest in a circular economy.
Environmental, health and safety impacts of products
The expectations of policymakers and consumers regarding the environmental performance of printing and exposure to potentially harmful chemicals in products are increasing. At the same time, policymakers and consumers are demanding more transparency and information on these topics.
We make sure that our products can be used safely by utilising a risk-based approach to exposure to potentially hazardous substances.
Impact on our business
We invest in systems and procedures to track the environmental performance of our products during the production process and during their lifetime.
Attracting and retaining talent
Companies are facing increasing competition to attract and retain skilled workers. In response to labour market pressures, not only is it important to attract more people, but also to attract a more diverse range of talents. In the rapidly changing work environment, the need for on-the-job training is increasing.
Impact on our activities
Our HR policies focus on employee engagement and have an employee training programme that includes a welcome package and on-the-job training. A diverse workforce with gender equality is an essential part of our DNA.
Demographics and urbanisation
Global population growth is increasing the demand for housing. At the same time, this is affecting regulations in some regions; for example: a ban on building on new sites, which encourages renovation of existing housing. The sound insulation properties of housing are becoming increasingly important in a context of urbanisation.
Impact on our business
The construction renovation wave is expected to have a positive impact on our sales in the coming years. Our products have optimal acoustic properties and superior thermal insulation.
Purpose & strategy
We build towards a global market leading position in window and door profile systems.
We build our culture, teams and competencies.
We create innovative products that contribute to sustainable living.
We produce sustainably.
We design high-end products for a comfortable and desirable home.
We see Deceuninck as a home for our global teams.
Our values
1. Trust
We embrace transparency. Trust is given and received.
2. Top Performance
We strive to improve every day, are accountable and act in a result-focused way.
3. Entrepreneurship
We take action spontaneously and strive for innovation. We respect and reward initiative.