Page 12 - Sustainable Facility Report 2020-2021 (1)_Neat

Our dream for a sustainable future at Sakura

The year 2030 seems like a long time away. However, ten years can go by in the blink of an eye
when we are not aware of the direction we aim to go. Therefore, we would like to present our
vision of the future for the entire company. The main ideas here are:
o to have sustainability as part of our company.
o to explore the possibilities, think bigger for a bigger cause.
o to evaluate where we are standing as SFE and define short- and long-term goals.
o to become an inspiration for others, including our competitors.

“The greatest threat to our planet is the
belief that someone else will save it.”

Robert Swan

Here is how we dream of Sakura in the future.

We strive to be one of the most sustainable and innovative players on the pathology market. By
2030, Sakura Finetek Europe offers its services and products in harmony with all forces (people,
planet and economy). We have created a culture of sustainability which is incorporated into our
business processes.

We have a Green Team, a designated team entirely focused on monitoring progress and
implementing growth practices into our business model in line with the UN Agenda. Each
department has a representative that is passionate and keen on sustainability.

The role of this team is to measure data, take action, track evaluation and goal setting, monitor
progress and impact in sustainability through clearly stated KPI’s. This information is used by the
board of directors and all departments when making decisions. All information is stored and
communicated to the entire company transparently.

Our business model is focused on economic growth, circular procurement and optimizing the
entire production system while avoiding negative environmental impact and waste creation
throughout the life cycle of our products. Our sustainable actions will reach the shores of Japan
and the United States. We work together and grow further in sustainability by aligning our vision
with our goals.

Our brand exudes the image of a sustainable lifestyle. This is felt throughout the care for our
customers and employees, the activities we plan as a team, our business processes and our entire
building.
We know we have a lot of work ahead of us, but we believe we will do it better together.

12 | P a g e