{"id":1131,"date":"2021-11-03T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flex-main.lndo.site\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered"},"modified":"2025-10-29T20:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T01:31:02","slug":"flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/flex.com\/de\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered","title":{"rendered":"Flex Nachhaltigkeit: Antworten auf Deine Fragen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"overscroll-top\" style=\"background-color: #eaeef4;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-header block\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"breadcrumb\">\n\t\t\t<a title=\"Homepage\" href=\"\/\">Flex<\/a>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M365.3 256l-22.6 22.6-192 192L128 493.3 82.7 448l22.6-22.6L274.7 256 105.4 86.6 82.7 64 128 18.7l22.6 22.6 192 192L365.3 256z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<a title=\"Resources\" href=\"\/resources\">Resources<\/a>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M365.3 256l-22.6 22.6-192 192L128 493.3 82.7 448l22.6-22.6L274.7 256 105.4 86.6 82.7 64 128 18.7l22.6 22.6 192 192L365.3 256z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<a title=\"Flex sustainability: your questions answered\">Flex sustainability: your questions answered<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<h1>Flex sustainability: your questions answered<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"separator\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"date detail\">\n\t\t\t\tPosted on<br>\n\t\t\t\tNovember 3, 2021\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"categories\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"categories-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cat-tag\">Blog<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cat-tag\" data-cat-level=\"2\" data-destination=\"\/company\/sustainability#resources\" href=\"\/company\/sustainability#resources\">Sustainability<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sidebar block normal-sidebar\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p id=\"table-of-contents\">Sustainability continues to be a priority across the globe, which is reflected in the volume of inquiries our sustainability program receives. 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A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/gx\/en\/news-room\/press-releases\/2024\/pwc-2024-voice-of-consumer-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">growing body of research<\/a> has thrown light on this class of conscious consumers.<sup> <\/sup>The influence of the conscious consumer is palpable no matter how you slice it: across every industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"id-69d2b82042243\" class=\"box block content-width dark-content de \" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: none;\">\n\t<style>\n\t\t#id-69d2b82042243 > .container > .content {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #eaeef4ff;\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tpadding-top: 48px;\n\t\t\tpadding-right: 60px;\n\t\t\tpadding-bottom: 48px;\n\t\t\tpadding-left: 60px;\n\t\t\tmargin-left: 0px;\n\t\t\tmargin-right: 0px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width: 1272px) {\n\t\t\t#id-69d2b82042243.box.block.full-width > .container > .content {\n\t\t\t\tpadding-left: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-right: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width: 960px) {\n\t\t\t#id-69d2b82042243 > .container > .content {\n\t\t\t\t\/\/padding-top: 24px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-right: 30px;\n\t\t\t\t\/\/padding-bottom: 24px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-left: 30px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-our-answers-to-the-most-frequently-asked-questions-in-these-five-categories-below-in-no-particular-order\">Our answers to the most frequently asked questions in these five categories below, in no particular order:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#sustainability-program\">Flex sustainability program approach and methodology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#greenhouse-gases\">Greenhouse gas emissions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#waste-water\">Waste and water<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#other-ways-to-reduce-environmental-impact\">Other ways to reduce environmental impact<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#social-sustainability\">Social sustainability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"sustainability-program\" style=\"font-weight:600\">Flex sustainability program approach and methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:600\">How do we know you\u2019re executing your sustainability program in ways that align to the highest standards?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We align with widely recognized frameworks that are of significant value to our business and stakeholders. These include:\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalreporting.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Global Reporting Initiative<\/a>\u202f(GRI),\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sasb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sustainability Accounting Standards Board<\/a>\u202f(SASB), and\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/a>\u202f(SDGs), among others. Over the last few years, our <a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/company\/sustainability\/goals-and-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-party ratings and rankings scores<\/a> have demonstrated our dedication to transparency and sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistent with our core value of doing the right thing always, we continue to set ambitious sustainability goals. For instance, we are committed to certifying all of our manufacturing sites as a\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.responsiblebusiness.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)<\/a>\u202ffactory of choice by 2025. Certified factories demonstrate leadership through impact and transparency and are deemed compliant with the RBA Code of Conduct through external, biannual audits. As the RBA framework enables common standards and framework across the value chain, this helps customers gain greater confidence in their supply chain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>How do you approach the collection, validation, and reporting of your sustainability metrics?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gathering and reporting data and aligning to widely adopted global frameworks is integral to a robust sustainability program. We have taken a programmatic approach to these activities for over a decade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, we have developed rigorous reporting and verification mechanisms that include the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each month our manufacturing facilities work with their Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) organization to collect and report their onsite environmental data. This site-specific data is then internally reviewed and validated by our sustainability team.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We measure emissions from our non-production sites differently given their smaller environmental footprint.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to the monthly data review, we engage in additional internal data verification processes twice a year to ensure the utmost data accuracy ahead of our annual third-party audit. These activities prepare us for the development of<a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/company\/sustainability\/reports-and-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u202four annual sustainability report<\/a>,\u202fwhich is shared on our website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"link-arrow\"><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#table-of-contents\">Back to topics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"greenhouse-gases\" style=\"font-weight:600\">Greenhouse gas emissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-can-you-as-my-manufacturing-partner-help-me-reduce-certain-categories-of-scope-3-emissions-nbsp\"><strong>Can you, as my manufacturing partner, help me reduce certain categories of Scope 3 emissions?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help our customers reduce certain categories*\u202fof\u202fScope 3 emissions through:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aftermarket services<\/strong>. We offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/solutions-and-services\/post-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">broad range of reverse logistics and circular economy services<\/a> \u202fto help customers advance their sustainability commitments, including net zero. Identifying circular opportunities in production and material use\/reuse can be a catalyst to curbing a product\u2019s environmental impact and maximizing value recovery by extending the use of components, removing the need to produce new products, and optimizing more sustainable supply chains. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/company\/sustainability\/net-zero-greenhouse-gas-emissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our net zero commitment<\/a><strong> and emissions reduction strategy<\/strong>. We announced a commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. 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This is because each country\u2019s climate agenda reflects varying degrees of maturity. Hence, we are focused on identifying the right mix of the three initiatives across our diverse global footprint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>How does Flex measure the emissions arising from the manufacture of my products?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve economies of scale, we typically run multiple customer engagements at a single facility. As a result, we estimate each customers\u2019 Scope 1 and 2 emissions on request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers increasingly request data related to the emissions associated with their product build. In response, we developed a methodology to estimate the emissions. We allocate Scope 1 and 2 emissions based on Flex revenues generated by the production of the customer\u2019s product(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-why-did-flex-join-the-science-based-target-initiative-sbti-how-does-this-help-me-as-a-flex-customer\"><strong>Why did Flex join the\u202f<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sciencebasedtargets.org\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)<\/strong><\/a><strong>? How does this help me as a Flex customer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses can play a vital role in global decarbonization. Flex is committed to doing its part as sustainability is core to our vision to be the world\u2019s most trusted manufacturing partner. By joining SBTi, we can reduce our carbon emissions aligned with climate science. As outlined in the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement\/the-paris-agreement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Paris Agreement<\/a>, global warming\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipcc.ch\/sr15\/chapter\/spm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">must not exceed 1.5\u00b0C above pre-industrial temperatures<\/a>\u202fto limit the worst impacts of climate change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flex joined SBTi in 2021 to gain guidance on science-based targets including how much and how quickly we need to reduce our GHG emissions. As an independent third party that validates the targets proposed by businesses, SBTi works with more than 1,000 companies globally on their emission goals. We trust SBTi to use the most current science to help Flex align our strategies with the goals of the Paris Agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Establishing science-based targets to reduce GHG emissions helps companies meet growing expectations from investors, customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders to operate sustainably. We aim to cut our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50 percent from 2019 levels by 2030\u202fas a stepping stone to our long-term goal of reaching\u202freach net zero by 2040.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-can-flex-achieve-an-x-percent-reduction-in-its-ghg-emissions-nbsp\"><strong>Can Flex achieve an X percent reduction in its GHG emissions?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some customers ask whether we can reduce our GHG emissions by a particular level. The overarching answer is we approach our emissions targets in a rigorous and purposeful manner backed by climate science. We outline our latest goals in our annual sustainability report which summarizes our targets, efforts, performance and results. This year, we set\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/downloads\/flex-2030-sustainability-goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our most ambitious goals<\/a>\u202fand aim to meet them by 2030. I encourage you to explore\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/company\/sustainability\/reports-and-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our past sustainability reports<\/a>\u202fto learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"link-arrow\"><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#table-of-contents\">Back to topics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"waste-water\" style=\"font-weight:600\">Waste and water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">What is Flex doing to reduce waste?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re working toward a zero-waste to landfill future. To this end, we look to replicate the best practices of Flex sites that are zero-waste certified as we aim for at least half of our sites to meet this standard by 2025. In parallel, we will leverage our innovative reverse logistics and other circular economy techniques we have invested in over the years in support of our customers\u2019 sustainability goals. This extends to helping customers design products that minimize environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. We are excited about our prospects in achieving zero waste across our sites as we mine our investment in circular economy practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">What is your strategy for responsible water consumption?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is generally not a material input for products manufactured by Flex. Nonetheless, as we operate in markets challenged by water scarcity, we are proud to have signed the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbcsd.org\/Programs\/Food-and-Nature\/Water\/Water-stewardship\/WASH-access-to-water-sanitation-and-hygiene\/The-WASH-Pledge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WBCSD Pledge<\/a>\u202ffor access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). As a signatory of this pledge, we can help advance\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/water-and-sanitation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #6<\/a>\u202fensuring \u201cclean water and sanitation for all.\u201d In this, we commit to providing safe water, sanitation, and hygiene at the workplace for every employee in all premises within 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"link-arrow\"><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#table-of-contents\">Back to topics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"other-ways-to-reduce-environmental-impact\" style=\"font-weight:600\">Other ways to reduce environmental impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">How do you use carbon offsets as part of your emissions reduction strategy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that we are members of the Science Based Targets initiative, the use of offsets cannot be applied to our emissions reduction strategy and commitments. The SBTi requires businesses to set targets based on emission reductions they directly influence through their value chain, which includes their own operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, offsets can be a supplemental option for financing additional emission reductions beyond a company\u2019s core, actionable strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Can Flex offer a competitive solution to reduce my environmental impact?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flex offers a broad range of <a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/solutions-and-services\/aftermarket-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrated reverse logistics and circular economy aftermarket services<\/a> that encompasses analytics, returns and screening, repair, refurbishment, asset recovery, product and parts resale, and recycling. We are uniquely positioned to help brands minimize their products\u2019 environmental impact and maximize value while advancing a closed-loop future. As a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and other research and development consortiums, we\u2019re at the forefront of circular economy innovation, collaborating across industries to make sure you have access to the latest technologies and solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, we have developed our own proprietary CO2 measurement and analytics focused on repair and refurbishment activities, to make informed decisions on how to reach environmental targets through measurable and achievable goals. We believe our continuing investments in specialists and specialized tools to measure the CO2 impact of circular economy services and the impact of logistics can help enhance your company\u2019s approach to contributing to a circular economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"link-arrow\"><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#table-of-contents\">Back to topics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"social-sustainability\" style=\"font-weight:600\">Social sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">How can we partner with you on projects that benefit local communities?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are many ways to partner with us on community impact projects, a good starting point is to consider the project\u2019s fit with our strategy. We are well-positioned to partner with you if your project benefits a community where Flex has a footprint. We can also create synergy if your project aligns to the community investment strategies of Flex and the Flex Foundation, our nonprofit charity arm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Broadly, these strategies align to the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/a>\u202f(SDGs):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>#3 Good health and well-being&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>#8 Decent work and economic growth&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>#12 Responsible consumption and production\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>#13 Climate action&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"id-69d2b8204746e\" class=\"box block content-width dark-content de \" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: none;\">\n\t<style>\n\t\t#id-69d2b8204746e > .container > .content {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #eaeef4ff;\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tpadding-top: 48px;\n\t\t\tpadding-right: 60px;\n\t\t\tpadding-bottom: 48px;\n\t\t\tpadding-left: 60px;\n\t\t\tmargin-left: 0px;\n\t\t\tmargin-right: 0px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width: 1272px) {\n\t\t\t#id-69d2b8204746e.box.block.full-width > .container > .content {\n\t\t\t\tpadding-left: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-right: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width: 960px) {\n\t\t\t#id-69d2b8204746e > .container > .content {\n\t\t\t\t\/\/padding-top: 24px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-right: 30px;\n\t\t\t\t\/\/padding-bottom: 24px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-left: 30px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to partner:<\/h4>\n\n\n<div id=\"id-69d2b82046a23\" class=\"box block content-width dark-content de \" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: none;\">\n\t<style>\n\t\t#id-69d2b82046a23 > .container > .content {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #eaeef4ff;\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tpadding-top: 12px;\n\t\t\tpadding-right: 60px;\n\t\t\tpadding-bottom: 0px;\n\t\t\tpadding-left: 60px;\n\t\t\tmargin-left: 0px;\n\t\t\tmargin-right: 0px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width: 1272px) {\n\t\t\t#id-69d2b82046a23.box.block.full-width > .container > .content {\n\t\t\t\tpadding-left: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-right: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width: 960px) {\n\t\t\t#id-69d2b82046a23 > .container > .content {\n\t\t\t\t\/\/padding-top: 6px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-right: 30px;\n\t\t\t\t\/\/padding-bottom: 0px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-left: 30px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Together, we identify a project led by an international or local NGO that is aligned to one or more of the above SDGs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re seeking funding for a project, we can help.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/company\/sustainability#flex-foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Flex Foundation<\/a>\u202fawards grants to philanthropic initiatives supported by Flex. Grant proposals must meet a set of criteria and comply with various\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/company\/policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">policies<\/a>. Projects are then selected by the site community representative at a Flex location and the regional grant officers and approved by a grant review committee. To learn more about the Flex Foundation\u2019s biannual grant cycles, please reach out to our\u202f<a href=\"mailto:sustainability@flex.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainability team<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer block\" style=\"height: 24px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here is an example of a community event in which we partnered with our customer Xylem:\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/flex.com\/resources\/improving-access-to-water-in-mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flex improves access to clean water for communities in Mexico<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"link-arrow\"><a href=\"\/resources\/flex-sustainability-your-questions-answered#table-of-contents\">Back to topics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"id-69d2b8204803e\" class=\"box block content-width light-content de \" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: none;\">\n\t<style>\n\t\t#id-69d2b8204803e > .container > .content {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #005486ff;\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tpadding-top: 48px;\n\t\t\tpadding-right: 60px;\n\t\t\tpadding-bottom: 48px;\n\t\t\tpadding-left: 60px;\n\t\t\tmargin-left: 0px;\n\t\t\tmargin-right: 0px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width: 1272px) {\n\t\t\t#id-69d2b8204803e.box.block.full-width > .container > .content {\n\t\t\t\tpadding-left: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-right: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\t@media (max-width: 960px) {\n\t\t\t#id-69d2b8204803e > .container > .content {\n\t\t\t\t\/\/padding-top: 24px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-right: 30px;\n\t\t\t\t\/\/padding-bottom: 24px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding-left: 30px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability is one of the key pillars underlying our vision to become the world\u2019s most trusted manufacturing partner.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As we make further inroads in our program, we look to instill greater confidence in our customers about our sustainability approach and execution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our ambitious sustainability targets through the decade, we look to deepen our commitment to creating long-term value that\u2019s good for each other and our planet. As our journey evolves, we will update our responses as appropriate while continuing to share our experiences and learnings. 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