- SUSTAINABILITY AT TRENCH GROUP
- SUSTAINABILITY AT TRENCH GROUP
A responsible energy transition, built to last.
The energy grid is undergoing two transformations at once: the shift away from fossil-fuel-based power and the shift toward equipment that’s designed to last longer, use less, and be reused rather than replaced.
Meeting both demands more than reliable components – it demands technology built with circularity, durability, and lower environmental impact in mind, with our people, our partners, and the planet at the center of every decision.
Sustainability is the driving force behind how we innovate and grow. It defines our responsibility to deliver performance with purpose.
Order intake from our sustainable REGENERA® offering
Renewable electricity across our sites
Female representation in leadership roles
Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) vs. an industry benchmark of 9
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- OUR SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
One Framework.
Real Impact.
Reliability, quality, and responsible engineering have always been part of who we are – and they align naturally with sustainability.
Today Trench Group brings those commitments together under one sustainability framework, shaped by a Double Materiality Assessment, guided by stakeholder expectations and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and translated into clear priorities across these pillars:
Decarbonisation
Sustainable Innovation
Responsible Supply Chain
People Empowerment
Business Conduct
- OUR SUSTAINABILITY VISION
We empower the future of energy transmission through sustainable innovation – driven by integrity, and a commitment to creating real impact for our customers, our partners, our people, and the planet.
- WHERE WE'RE HEADED
- 100% renewable electricity in operation by 2030, Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG reduction targets
- 100% of our portfolio covered by Life Cycle Assessments by 2030
- 30% female representation in leadership roles by 2030
- 100% of employees complete ethics training
- 0 occupational incidents by 2030
- THE FRAMEWORK
Three Dimensions,
One Direction.
Our strategy runs across Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) – each with clear priorities and measurable targets. Select a dimension to see what we commit to.
We bring technical excellence and environmental responsibility together – advancing next-generation technologies and stronger climate action across our operations and value chain.
Decarbonization
Energy efficiency and lower emissions at every manufacturing site.
Sustainable Innovation
REGENERA® products and services that reduce environmental impact across the lifecycle, backed by Life Cycle Assessments. More than half our FY2025 order intake came from this portfolio.
Material Topics
Climate Change, Pollution, Resource Use and Circular Economy
We build a workplace where health, safety, diversity, and personal growth thrive – and we hold our value chain to the same high standards of responsibility.
People Empowerment
Safety first, wellbeing, fair conditions, learning and inclusion across every location.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, governance, and accountability – because trust and transparency are the license underneath everything we do.
Business Conduct
Ethics, compliance, data security and responsible AI built into everyday decisions.
Responsible Value Chains
Ethical, transparent sourcing built on strong partnerships and shared standards.
Material Topics
Business Conduct
- WHY SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS TO US
A Discipline
and a Driver of Value.
Sustainability is both a risk-management discipline and a driver of growth.
Our sustainable products strengthen our market position, while empowering our people improves engagement, productivity, and safety.
Keeping our people safe is, and will always remain, our number-one priority – and integrity is the license underneath everything we do.
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Our Full Environmental Commitments.
- Environment
Lower Impact, by Design.
Environmental responsibility starts with how we design our products and extends across our operations and value chain – because the real footprint of grid technology plays out over decades of service.
Sustainability is integral to our strategy
and long-term value creation – with decarbonization driving innovation, resilience, and measurable progress through technology, operational excellence, and strong partnerships.
What Our Environmental Culture Is Built On.
01
Decarbonization
Renewable energy, greater efficiency, and a clear roadmap to measure and reduce our emissions across the whole value chain.
02
Sustainable Innovation
SF₆ and mineral-oil-free technologies, designed around the full lifecycle and backed by Life Cycle Assessments.
03
Responsible Operations
From Ambition to Action.
- Our first full carbon footprint - a complete greenhouse-gas inventory to the GHG Protocol, putting real numbers behind every decision.
- Renewable energy in action - on-site solar in Germany, Italy and China, plus certificates, already powering 82% of our electricity.
- Climate resilience - a TCFD-aligned climate risk assessment run across all manufacturing sites.
- Circularity in practice - closed-loop packaging, resin improvements, material reuse, and ~1,500 m³/year of water saved at a single site.
Decarbonization Roadmap
Decarbonization Roadmap
REGENERA®
Our Sustainable Portfolio.
- WHERE WE'RE HEADED
- 100% renewable electricity in operation by 2030
- 100% of the portfolio covered by LCAs by 2030
- Trench Group-wide Climate Change Policy and broader energy audits
- Climate reduction targets, to be disclosed next year
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Our Full Social Commitments.
- SOCIAL
People.
Where (Our) Energy Begins.
Technology and capital matter – but talent, culture, and wellbeing set us apart.
We build a workplace defined by safety, respect, inclusion, and growth, and we extend the same responsibility across our value chain.
What Our People Culture Is Built On.
01
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
02
Talent, Engagement & Inclusion
03
Working Conditions & Social Dialogue
People at the Heart of Performance.
- Safety, first and always - Trench Group-wide "Sense the Power of SHE" program (Safety, Health, Environment) and Zero Harm ambition, with prevention-first practices and digital hazard reporting at every site.
- Wellbeing that goes further - physical and mental health support, from ergonomic assessments to resilience and stress-management initiatives.
- Growth for everyone - a global learning tool with personalized paths and 20,000+ courses, plus apprenticeships and cross-site development.
- Inclusion and fairness - DEI aligned to UN WEPs, UN LGBTI Standards and ILO principles, fair pay, and a 24/7 confidential speak-up channel across our value chain.
Our Guiding principles
TRUST
RESPONSIBILITY
EXCELLENCE
NAVIGATION CHANGE
CANDOR
HUMILTY
Our Guiding principles
The shared values that guide our people – our community of “Innomakers”.
- WHERE WE'RE HEADED
- 30% women in leadership positions by 2030
- Expanded wellbeing, learning and leadership development
- Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through clearer frameworks and measurement
- Deepening prevention-driven health and safety practices across every site
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Our Full Governance Commitments.
- GOVERNANCE
Trust, Built In.
Good governance shapes how we decide, manage risk, and act with integrity in every market – the basis of our license to operate and a driver of sustainable growth.
What Our Governance Culture Is Built On.
01
Governance & Compliance
03
Data & Responsible AI
04
Responsible Value Chain
Doing the Right Thing, Every Day.
- Four principles - Responsibility, Integrity, Citizenship and Collaboration guide our Business Conduct Guidelines, part of every onboarding.
- Zero tolerance - anti-bribery, antitrust, conflict-of-interest and anti-money-laundering policies, reinforced by training and audits.
- Speak-up, safely - a confidential, 24/7 whistleblowing platform protected by a strict non-retaliation policy.
- Responsible AI - every project reviewed against ethics, transparency and clear accountability.
Ethics training coverage - relevant employees
Building a Responsible Value Chain.
- A Business Partner Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for every supplier, agent, and distributor - covering human rights, safe working conditions, environmental responsibility, and zero tolerance for corruption.
- Low-carbon aluminium sourcing at our Canadian coils facility, in partnership with Rio Tinto.
- We publish an annual Modern Slavery Statement, covering Canada, the UK, and Australia, outlining the measures we take to prevent forced and child labor in our supply chain.
Reporting Rigor.
In FY2025, we completed our first Double Materiality Assessment.
A Big Four firm reviewed the methodology and confirmed it’s audit-ready, and we’re now updating the assessment as we prepare for future reporting under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
- WHERE WE'RE HEADED
- Strengthening our anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and antitrust framework through expanded training and monitoring
- Deepening our ethics and compliance culture, with continued focus on managers and high-risk functions
- Introducing a supplier ESG due-diligence program from 2026
- Strengthening information security and AI governance in line with evolving regulation
- EXTERNAL RECOGNITION
Independently Rated.
As part of our commitment to responsible business practices, Trench Group undergoes independent assessment through EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability ratings.
The assessment evaluates performance across 21 criteria spanning Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. This was our first EcoVadis assessment as an independent company following our 2024 carve-out from Siemens Energy.
Completed in April 2026, it resulted in a Bronze Medal, placing us among the top 35% of companies assessed worldwide – a strong starting point as we continue to build out our sustainability program.
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- SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2025