Level of ambition: STI Leader
Pledge 1
Pledge 2
Pledge 3
Pledge 4
Scope of pledges
Programme status. Each participant carries a programme status that reflects the overall progress of its commitments: Engaged (commitments taken, work starting), Shaper (concrete measures under way), Leader (ambitious commitments largely delivered), Champion (the highest level, all commitments achieved and renewed). This status evolves over time.
Pledge levels. Every pledge is classified by ambition level, from 1 to 3, shown as dots next to its thematic. Level 1: a first, foundational commitment. Level 2: a concrete, measurable action with a defined target and timeline. Level 3: the most ambitious commitment, structural and verified against recognised standards.
Progress. Each pledge shows its progress: In progress (work under way within the agreed timeline), Achieved (target reached and validated), Delayed (timeline extended). Alumni companies keep their last recorded pledges and levels.
As an independent industrial group based in Switzerland with over 600 employees, CMSA is active in contract manufacturing and is a leader in the precision manufacturing and surface treatment of highly-complex products for the medical technology, watchmaking and electronics industries. The following companies are part of the CMSA Group: CMSA Management SA, CMSA Biel/Bienne SA, CMSA Boudry SA, CMSA La Chaux-de-Fonds SA, CMSA Mittelhäusern SA, CMSA Saignelégier SA and Cendres+Métaux SA.
| # | Pledge | Thematic · Level | Progress | SDGs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By 2028, we reduce our metal waste from production by 10 % compared with 2025, in proportion to production hours.*
* Since 2023, we have been using productive hours as a clear sustainability indicator to ensure comparability between periods. The target adjustment specifies the focus and promotes waste reduction and efficiency. Different baselines are used for different materials, which are not disclosed for confidentiality reasons. |
EnvironmentLevel 2 | In progress | 12 · 13 · 8 |
| 2 | By 2028, we achieve an 80 % satisfaction rate among all our employees and obtain the “Great Place To Work®” recertification.
* The current structural development within the group – including the expansion of the company, the recent acquisitions of subsidiaries, the creation of a common culture, and the introduction of management principles – does not yet allow for fully representative results for 2025. Employee well-being survey in 2021, conducted by Great Place To Work®. Equal pay already achieved through the L&M-Aba-R® and the collective labor agreement of the Swiss watch and microtechnology industry. |
Fair Work & Internal EngagementLevel 3 | In progress | 3 · 5 · 8 |
| 3 | By 2030, we reduce our tCO2eq emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 30 % compared with 2022 on a like-for-like basis, and our climate reduction targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).*
* Despite intensive efforts, we have therefore decided to adjust this ambitious target to the current situation in order to make the necessary investments in infrastructure as efficient as possible. |
ClimateLevel 2 | In progress | 13 · 7 |
| 4 | By 2027, our main suppliers (by spend) comply with our Code of Conduct.*
* Achieving long-term consensus in pursuit of the SDGs on climate change mitigation and responsible production. Based on our Audit Plan 2027, audited by internal auditors on site or by video and with questionnaires. |
Human RightsLevel 2 | In progress | 8 · 12 |
Level 1–3: ambition of each pledge (1 = foundational, 3 = most ambitious). The programme status (STI Engaged → Shaper → Leader → Champion) reflects overall progress. SDGs = UN Sustainable Development Goals. Full explanation on the online profile.
