SUSTAINABILITY
We are a certified ÖKOPROFIT company!
In November 2023, our business was awarded the ÖKOPROFIT seal by District Administrator Thomas Hendele (Kreis Mettmann) and NRW Environment Minister Oliver Krischer!
Over the past twelve months, we have further intensified our activities relating to sustainability and environmental protection, achieving significant progress. Following our pioneering step in 2014 to install extensive photovoltaic systems on our roof and exterior facade, we have taken further important steps towards a climate-neutral footprint as part of the ÖKOPROFIT programme.
In just the past twelve months, measures such as the near-total recycling of our packaging cartons, expansion of our hybrid vehicle fleet for the field service, implementation of intelligent lighting controls throughout the building, and the procurement of energy-efficient warehouse machinery have enabled us to save over 20 tonnes of CO₂.
Our successful sustainability strategy demonstrates that environmental protection and economic efficiency are not mutually exclusive; in fact, an open-minded, technology-agnostic approach can create highly promising synergies!
What does sustainability mean to us?
As a family-owned and owner-operated company, we are firmly committed to placing sustainability at the heart of our actions. We also expect the same commitment from our key stakeholders, first and foremost our suppliers, customers, and employees. For us, responsible management of human, natural, and financial resources is fundamental to securing the company’s long-term success. We actively create sustainable solutions in the areas of personnel, finance, and environmental protection.
For us, sustainability means:
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Cultivating relationships of trust, fairness, and longevity with employees, customers, suppliers, and other partners.
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Ensuring long-term business success through steady, reliable growth and financial security.
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Using the environment and its limited natural resources prudently and responsibly.
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Offering only products of the highest quality and durability.
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Continuously investing in innovative technologies to uphold our value promise now and in the future.
Our Sustainability Vision
Our sustainability objectives are aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In this context, we particularly focus on the following six sustainability goals:
6. Clean Water and Sanitation Facilities
By providing specific rehabilitation technologies for the repair of existing sewer networks and supplying essential materials for industrial plant cleaning, we make a significant contribution to reducing groundwater contamination.
Within our internal company processes, we minimise water usage to the absolute necessary amount and ensure the safe storage of hazardous substances in specially sealed facilities.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
For us, a sustainable corporate policy entails the responsible management of not only natural, but also human and financial resources. Our commitment begins well before our own front door or our legal obligations. We expect dignified working conditions and compliance with our ethical and moral principles not just within our organisation, but also from our business partners, making these standards a foundation of all business relationships. Economic and financial stability are, in our view, the basis for developing a sustainable future. This stability enables us and our partners to implement long-term measures across all dimensions of sustainability.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Particularly for cities and municipalities, environmental protection and sustainability should, in light of their exemplary function and considerable influence, form an essential part of public action. Our products are perfectly suited to support these efforts, for example in the renovation of water and wastewater pipelines. Through minimally invasive techniques utilising our products, pipelines can be rehabilitated without major or prolonged construction works.
We also support the cleaning and maintenance of public and private sewer systems. Nowadays, the water used in these processes is recovered, purified, and reused multiple times. Our hoses enable industrial cleaning that ensures waste is disposed of at appropriate facilities and, wherever possible, is treated for re-use.
12. Sustainable Consumption and Production
In our own production and assembly processes, we embrace a careful, conscious, and responsible approach to both tangible and intangible resources. We use and market exclusively high-quality products characterised by the longest possible service life and period of use. Moreover, by reducing inbound and outbound transportation and using short supply chains, we significantly decrease our environmental impact.
Together with our suppliers, we strive to minimise packaging materials and maintain an effective waste management system.
13. Climate Protection Measures
The planet’s resources are finite. With this awareness, we aim to set an example and distinguish our company through sustainable management of environmental resources. There are many incentives to review and adapt existing production and consumption habits. We are continuously upgrading parts of our facilities and vehicles to increase the use of our photovoltaic system.
A heightened focus on the circular economy is a key priority for us. Alongside internal environmental resource management to increase material efficiency and exploit savings potential, we work in partnership with our customers and suppliers to develop solutions beneficial to all parties.
Furthermore, through our products, we are directly and indirectly involved in environmental protection, and in particular, the preservation of our water resources.
17. Partnerships for Achieving the Goals
As a trading company, we see our role at the intersection between customers, suppliers, and ourselves. We use this position to convey our values to all stakeholders. These partnerships are guided by our commitment to long-term and sustainable relationships for the benefit of all parties.
To meet the needs and expectations of our customers, we offer the highest level of product quality, safety, responsibility, and service. Our goal is to understand our customers better than our competitors do—only this enables us to consistently deliver excellent service.
We also select our suppliers according to the same values that define our company: honesty, fairness, partnership, and integrity. In doing so, they help us maintain our stringent quality standards.
In addition to these six prioritised goals, we are equally committed to advancing the following eleven UN Sustainable Development Goals:
No Poverty
We are firmly committed to making a substantial contribution to ensuring that our society can continue to fulfil its leading role in economic and social matters and safeguard this position for future generations.
Zero Hunger, Good Health & Well-being
We support the health of our employees through customised ergonomic workplace solutions and by contributing to healthy nutrition. Our products also enable our customers to ensure optimal personal protection.
Quality Education
We actively promote the principle of lifelong learning. In addition to ongoing professional development through external training, we implement internal programmes in which we share expertise by providing peer-to-peer training within our own specialist fields.
Gender Equality
Integrity is central to our understanding of ethics and morality. We regard respect, tolerance, and acceptance towards all people—regardless of gender, origin, or religion—as self-evident and as the foundation of our actions.
Affordable & Clean Energy
With our photovoltaic system, we have been pioneers in the field of clean energy supply. During the summer months, it enables us to achieve energy self-sufficiency and inspires us to expand the use of this form of energy in ever more areas.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Standing still is not an option for us. Throughout our more than 125-year history, we have always been guided by a forward-looking perspective. For this reason, we are committed to innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
Reduced Inequalities
Our employees are defined by their expertise, qualifications, and motivation. Ultimately, however, outstanding service is the result of effective teamwork. That is why our success is built on a strong team, characterised by the unique strengths and personalities of each individual.
Life Below Water and on Land
Through the use of clean technologies, we support the preservation of our sewer networks and the purity of our industrial facilities. In doing so, we help to safeguard diverse and valuable habitats both on land and in water—directly and indirectly, for example, through the protection of groundwater. At the same time, we are committed to conveying this mindset and awareness to our partners and to setting a positive example through our actions.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
We are committed to acting with moral integrity and upholding our core values.