As we all know, the world we live in is facing a number of challenges, from climate change to dwindling natural resources. These challenges are complex and multifaceted, and we cannot solve them overnight. But there is one thing that we can do to make a difference, and that is to recognize that people are key to sustainability.

When we think about sustainability, we often focus on technologies and policies – renewable energy, carbon pricing, recycling programs, and the like. These are all important tools, and we need to continue to innovate and develop them. At Graphisoft Park, we believe and experience that it is up to people to succeed in building a sustainable future.

One of the key ways in which people are crucial to sustainability is through human connections, communities, and relationships. While technology and green solutions are important, they alone cannot solve the challenges we face. We need to work together, build relationships, and foster connections that promote sustainable practices and behaviors.

When we build strong and resilient communities, we create a culture of sustainability that can endure beyond individual projects or initiatives. We can work together to identify and address the root causes of environmental challenges, whether it’s by addressing social inequalities, creating sustainable jobs, or developing sustainable lifestyles. We can also share knowledge, skills, and resources to support each other in our efforts to live sustainably.

But what does sustainability really mean? For many people, sustainability is simply about reducing our carbon footprint or protecting natural resources. But I would argue that sustainability is about much more than that. It is about creating a world in which everyone can thrive, now and in the future. It is about creating a just, equitable, and sustainable world that recognizes the dignity and worth of every human being.

Sustainability is not just an environmental issue – it is a social issue, an economic issue, and a moral issue. We need to recognize that our actions have consequences, and that we have a responsibility to each other and to future generations. We need to think beyond our own narrow self-interests and recognize that we are part of a larger web of life, a community of human beings and other living beings that share this planet.

So, what can we do to promote sustainability in our own lives and in our communities? Here are a few suggestions:

First, we can reduce our own carbon footprint by making conscious choices about what we consume and how we consume it. We can switch to renewable energy, reduce our use of single-use plastics, we can introduce good recycling practices, eat less meat, and use public transportation or bicycles instead of cars.

Second, we can advocate for change at the local, national, and international levels. We can support policies that promote sustainability. We can also speak out against practices that harm the environment, such as deforestation or oil drilling in sensitive areas.

Third, we can build relationships and communities that promote sustainability. We can connect with others who share our values and work together to create sustainable solutions. We can also educate and inspire others to join us in our efforts to build a more just and sustainable world.

At Graphisoft Park, we organise a lot of community-building activities to build human relationships. We know about each other, we collaborate, we connect. The 5,000 or so people who work here are part of a cohesive community that is also a community of values. Together we are shaping a sustainable future.

The most important activities of Bureau Veritas Magyarország Kft., founded in 1992 – as a member of the Bureau Veritas Group of Companies – are certification and conformity control according to international standards, directives and legislation; technical consulting and related trainings. In addition, they are available to their customers with quantitative and quality control of products and crops, as well as with accredited laboratory tests if required. With their sustainability services and solutions, they help their customers achieve their sustainability goals.

In order to transition to a carbon-neutral economy, their goals include, among other things, using at least “A” energy category office buildings, the continuous replacement of their entire vehicle fleet with hybrid and then fully electric cars by 2028. With the development of digitalization, they intend to reduce the personal trips required for work and the use of paper for work.

It is essential for them to keep human rights, values and diversity in mind and to support it in all areas of operation and during all their activities. The provisions to be followed in this regard are contained in their Code of Ethics. The TQR and Legal&Compliance office operate as separate areas within their global organizational structure. Annual trainings are held for all employees to maintain responsible and ethical operations. They also operate a “Whistleblowing” system, where anyone can anonymously report to the global L&C office if they notice any activity that raises ethical concerns. In 2019, Bureau Veritas Hungary won the Business Ethics Award in the multinational company category.

As a member of the BCSDH, their goal is to provide more and more space for sustainability in the course of their operations and to be able to support others in their efforts in this direction.

Gránit Pólus is the largest domestically owned real estate asset management company in Hungary. During its operation, it brings together the most iconic properties of Budapest, among others: the Westend building complex, the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena and the Palace of Arts. Its services include: asset management, real estate management and leasing, real estate development and related legal, administrative and marketing tasks.

The company group implemented a 30% energy reduction between 2019-2022 and a further 8% in 2023. They prepare their group-level sustainability report according to the GRI standard from 2022.

By 2024 and 2025, a number of commitments and objectives have been set in the field of sustainability, such as: developing a comprehensive environmental policy and governance principles; launching due diligence processes regarding the protection of human rights; development of due diligence processes, complaints and handling procedures with a value chain approach; integrating circular economy principles into operations.

As a guiding principle, they also aimed to remodel the corporate structure in order to make governance system more efficient and transparent. Their ambition is to focus as much as possible on assessing and adapting to the impacts of climate change and societal challenges, as well as on reducing the negative impact of the company on the environment and continuously monitoring the results.

By joining  BCSDH, their goal is to present the innovative practices they use as widely as possible and to learn about the methods used by others, as well as advocacy and to represent the profession in the field of sustainability.

Following the announcement of the HUF 50 billion investment two years ago and the launch of the HUF 35 billion project last year, Nestlé Hungary begins another large-scale development in its Bük pet food production facility. The company is spending  almost HUF 140 billion to build  a new automated warehouse and a new wet pet food plant. This plant means to create new 250  job.

Nestlé Purina Hungary is expanding the capacities of its Bük facility with more than 35,000 m² new production area and a cutting edge, automated warehouse. Nestlé, one of the largest employers in the region is investing  HUF 140 billion for a new wet pet food plant and a new ASRS storage and retrieval system. This is an important additional amount even in the light of the previous HUF 50 and 35 billion invested in 2020 and 2021. Nestlé Purina Bük, is one of the largest pet food factories in Europe, with about 1,400  employees. Previous investments resulted in the creation of  250 new jobs in the region, so together with the investment just announced, more than 500 new jobs are created in the factory in the last five years.

“This new investment does not only create jobs, but also drives demand as it further increases the share of agricultural raw materials sourced from Hungarian suppliers”, said Péter Noszek, managing director of Nestlé Hungary, who also reinforced the series of development projects acknowledging that the demand for pet food may continue to grow in Hungary as it is likely to in  50  destination markets who also receive pet food products from Bük. He also added that the 100,000 tonnes per year new production capacity will ultimately benefit  the whole region through the favourable impact of new jobs creation.

Similarly to the previous two development phases, innovation and environmentally friendly solutions will also be a priority in this development. In the new factory unitsy, the electric supply will be provided exclusively by green electric boilers, which will further improve the CO₂ emission values of the factory.

In line with the global ambitions of the company, Nestlé Purina Bük facility has used renewable electricity for six years, and industrial waste is either recycled or utilised for heat generation.

At the Open House of November last year, Mazak supported the planting of a sapling at the MyForest Community Forest Foundation after all our guests and our next March event, we will continue to support the Foundation. We need to protect our environment that is why we launched our global Go Green program.

A continuous improvement strategy focuses on improving the sustainability of Mazak machine tools four times by 2030 compared to 2010.

Mazak’s manufacturing premises in Japan and the UK operate to comprehensive energy and sustainability policies. They maintain the registration of ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management and ISO 50001 Energy Management. While Japan and Singapore utilise roof space for over 3.5 MW of solar energy production. Local initiatives are supported across Europe with clear objectives to promote sustainability and environmental awareness right through to our customers.

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