Environmental
At LINAK®, we are dedicated to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. Central to our ESG strategy (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is the management of carbon emissions, a key factor in combating climate change.
We focus on reducing energy consumption while producing sustainable solutions based on design and market requirements. We started as early as 2004, when we invested in an HVAC control system to control heating and ventilation. This investment laid the foundation for our ongoing sustainability journey, and since then, we have made significant changes to our business and processes to improve the impact they have on the environment.
For several years, LINAK has been part of Project Zero ’Bright Green Business’. Project Zero is a Danish local municipality decarbonisation project, helping the Sonderborg municipality become a champion for energy efficiency.
Our journey towards decarbonisation
Initiatives 
- Reduce electricity consumption
- Fleet electrification
- Increase investment in alternative sustainable energy resources
- Purchase certified green electricity
- Reduce materials used to produce our products
- Limit emissions of our products after they are sold
- Reduce emissions from our supply chain
Carbon emissions
In our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, we have set ambitious targets to significantly cut our carbon footprint by 2030.
When we talk “carbon emissions”, we talk about scope 1, 2, and 3. Below you can see what they are.
Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Scope 1 emissions come directly from sources that are owned or controlled by LINAK. It can be emissions from our company vehicles and on-site fuel combustion.
Scope 2 emissions are in short: Emissions coming from making the energy we buy. Meaning indirect emissions from the generation of electricity, steam, heating, and cooling that we buy and use at LINAK.
We focus on the above to enhance energy efficiency, transition to renewable energy sources, and implement innovative technologies to minimise our environmental impact.
Scope 3 emissions
Scope 3 covers all other ways our activities cause emissions. Even if we do not directly control these activities. Scope 3 emissions are e.g. generated from making the materials we buy to manufacture our actuators, they come from transporting our products to our customers, from you commuting to work, and they are also generated when customers use our products.
So, common to scope 2 and scope 3 emissions is that we have no direct control over them. That is why collaborating with suppliers and partners is essential to reduce them.
Product design and circularity
A long service life is essential for sustainable products, which requires exceptional quality – something LINAK is committed to delivering.
Since we began producing linear actuators and electric lifting columns, we have focused on enhancing the quality of our entire product range, resulting in many products being used in tables, machines, and beds for decades.
To extend product life, compatibility is key. For example, our 1998 desk lifting column is still operable with our current control systems. By creating adaptable, future-proof products, we minimise replacements and align with our sustainability and innovation goals. Investing in versatile designs reinforces our promise of reliability and enhances the value we provide to our users.
Life-cycle assessments
At LINAK, we want to make products that have a low impact on the environment. But to do that, we need to know the impact during a product’s life cycle.
To obtain impact data, we use a so-called Life-cycle assessments (LCAs) tool. This software can calculate product carbon footprints and analyse the carbon emissions associated with every phase of our product’s life cycle – all the way from raw-material extraction through manufacturing, distribution, usage, and end-of-life disposal.
In that way, we can pinpoint critical areas for reducing our carbon footprint and implement more sustainable practices.
Product footprint
The graph shows a kg CO2 equivalent breakdown of the highest contributors.
LAxx
- Standard motor
- Outer tube
- Endstop
- Motorhouse + back fixture
- Spindle
- Inner tube
- Injection moulding
- Enclosure
- Others
Collaborative efforts
At LINAK, our dedication to supporting our customers has always been at the heart of what we do. By aligning with the goals of the Paris Agreement, we reaffirmed our commitment to help our customers. With factories and subsidiaries located around the globe, our products and solutions are readily available to manufacturers, significantly reducing the environmental impact of transportation.
In 2023, we committed to the goals of the Paris Agreement. One of the requirements in this agreement is to focus on helping customers reduce their footprint.
Also, we collaborate with our customers to enhance their products and solutions, assist in obtaining necessary certifications, foster a more transparent supply chain, and support their strategies.
We strive to be more than just a supplier – we know that together we can do more; we can build a better future.
