By providing employment opportunities, paying taxes, and engaging in business collaborations, we understand that we contribute to the development of the world we live in, keeping the next generations in mind. However, we aspire to go beyond these responsibilities and make an even greater impact.
Josef Samak is responsible for ESG matters and regulatory developments at HARALD PIHL, with a focus on how evolving sustainability frameworks affect the global metals supply chain.
His work focuses on translating complex regulations and initiatives into practical insights for both our organization and our customers. This includes developments such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), supply chain transparency requirements, and broader sustainability reporting frameworks.
By closely monitoring regulatory changes and their impact on the market, Josef helps ensure that HARALD PIHL is prepared for new compliance requirements, while also supporting customers who need to navigate the same evolving regulatory landscape.
In addition to his internal work, Josef also contributes industry analysis and commentary on sustainability and trade developments within the metals sector.
CBAM and new regulations in the metals industry
Over the coming year, our ESG Specialist Josef Samak will follow and analyze developments surrounding the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Through an article series in Stainless Steel World, he highlights how new regulations may impact the global metals market, supply chains, and future trade conditions.
We are driven by shared values that we should be a sustainable company with a conscious and controlled environment. At HARALD PIHL we want to meet demands without compromising the future– we want to contribute to sustainable development! Primarily, we are committed to making our environmental impact as small as possible. We do this through having a good waste management system and by minimizing our emissions.
We also strive to use our resources as efficiently as possible. All our employees participate in our environmental efforts - internal communication and education on the matter helps to create a bigger commitment to be as environmentally friendly as possible. We constantly evaluate our processes to identify opportunities for improvement. We want to work with like-minded suppliers. Our goal is that our customers and partners see us as the responsible choice when looking for a material supplier.
At HARALD PIHL, we rely on verified, traceable Life Cycle Assessments to uncover the real impact of materials, because honest data is the only way to reach real sustainability. Guided by science and accountability, we’re taking responsibility for every tonne of CO₂ on our journey to net zero by 2050.
Workplace safety is a top priority. To prevent work-related accidents, we make sure our staff are provided with the relevant training and education that is needed and we provide a safe working environment. We work proactively and continuously evaluate our processes and any possible risks. All employees are responsible for contributing to a safe workplace.
We stand for equal rights and dignity! Our employees at HARALD PIHL are the most important resource we have and we are proud of the excellence that permeates our entire organization. Protecting the health and well-being of our staff is therefore a natural part of our corporate culture. We want all employees to have a good balance between work and private life and we are convinced that it is essential for long term success.
