Sustainability at SWAN

Our Commitment to Responsible Business

How ESG shapes our business

Creating Sustainable Value

At Swan Analytical Instruments, sustainability is an integral part of how we operate and create long-term value. We are committed to continuously improving our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance across our business.

Our EcoVadis Committed Badge marks an important milestone in this journey. It recognizes our structured approach to responsible business practices and reflects our commitment to continuous improvement, transparency and sustainable business practices.

We see sustainability as an ongoing process. By regularly reviewing our practices and identifying opportunities for improvement, we aim to strengthen our contribution to a more sustainable future.

Download our EcoVadis Certification Statement

Our Approach to Sustainability

Long Product Life and Easy Maintenance

We focus on minimizing our environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of our products. Our instruments are designed for a long service life and low maintenance requirements, helping to reduce resource consumption and extend their useful life.

Responsible Use of Resources

Our modular product design supports maintenance and repair, helping customers keep their instruments in operation for as long as possible. We are committed to making relevant spare parts and materials available for at least 10 years, supporting the long-term maintenance and repair of our instruments.

Sustainable Procurement

Our suppliers play an important role in our value chain. Strategic Procurement makes a significant contribution to our approach to responsible and sustainable procurement, helping ensure that our expectations for responsible business practices are reflected throughout our supply chain.

Based on our Code of Conduct and supplier self-assessments, approximately 88% of our total procurement volume is currently covered.

Health and Safety

  • Among the Top 25% in the Industry benchmark for Occupational Accident Frequency

  • Exceptional Workplace Safety: Only 0.02 Compensated Absence Days per FTE

  • 50% Improvement in Compensated Days per FTE since 2018

Our People

Our employees are an important part of Swan's long-term success. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment and to creating opportunities for professional development. We support our people through flexible working models, continuous learning and health and well-being initiatives. A collaborative working culture and respect for different perspectives are central to how we work together.

By investing in our employees and their development, we aim to build a strong and sustainable organization for the long term.

Education and Professional Development

SWAN supports apprenticeships, training activities and professional development opportunities for our employees. Continuous learning and skills development help our people grow while strengthening our organization for the long term. We aim to provide opportunities for employees to expand their knowledge, develop their skills and build their careers with SWAN.

Leonita Shkodra

"I started in international trade and, with SWAN’s support, successfully completed my studies as a Foreign Trade Specialist. After graduating, I continued my professional development by starting my studies in Business Administration HF alongside my work."

Mario Bee

"I joined SWAN as a Graphic Designer and later decided to expand my skills into software development. With SWAN’s support, I studied alongside my full-time role and eventually transitioned into a newly created position as a Full Stack Developer."

Yan Schneider

"Starting my apprenticeship at SWAN has been an exciting experience. Every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow."

Diversity & Inclusion

85.7% Female Employees in the Sensor Production

Women Driving Leadership and Innovation

International Workforce: 30+ Cultures Represented at HQ

From Recruitment Request to Signed Contract in Just 55 Days

Women Driving Our Success

Women play a particularly important role in our Sensor Production team, where 85.7% of employees are female – making it one of the areas of our company with the highest representation of women.

We are proud to have women in leadership positions across various areas of our business. Meet some of the inspiring leaders helping shape our company.

Stephanie Böttger

Teamlead Export & Order Handling

Catherine Möckli

Head of Global Marketing

Andreea Dragomir

Head of Accounting

Julia Gath

Head of R&D

Making a Positive Impact

For more than 20 years, SWAN has been continuously supporting sustainable drinking water projects around the world. Over this period, SWAN has invested more than CHF 1 million in sustainable development projects. The support provided by SWAN has the potential to enable long-term access to clean drinking water for more than 16'000 people.

 Projects supported by SWAN have included initiatives in:

  • Mali

  • Bangladesh

  • Nepal

  • Bolivia

A key aspect of these initiatives is the high efficiency of the funds provided: more than 95% of the funds invested flow directly into the projects and their implementation.

Beyond access to clean drinking water, these projects contribute to improved health, better educational opportunities and greater equality through sustainable access to water.

SWAN has maintained this commitment even during economically challenging periods, reflecting our long-term commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility.

Learn more about Helvetas and its global projects