Declaration of Principles on Environmental and Climate Protection

1. Integrated Environmental Protection (PIUS)

We practice production-integrated environmental protection (PIUS): raw materials, water, and energy are used as efficiently as possible and only in the required quantities.
Through closed material cycles and process optimization, we reduce waste, wastewater, and emissions.
From the very beginning of production, we implement measures that prevent environmental impacts rather than treating them afterwards.

 

2. Resource Conservation and Circular Economy

Materials that can no longer be used are primarily recycled or put to other beneficial use. Waste is collected separately and disposed of according to the highest environmental standards.
We continuously invest in processes and technologies that reduce our ecological footprint.
The packaging materials we use are fully recyclable.

 

3. Water and Wastewater Management

With our own state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facilities, particularly at the Emmerthal site, we treat wastewater far beyond legal requirements. We continuously monitor volumes and values of wastewater through internal and external controls, which also serve to protect the Weser River and the Elbe Lateral Canal.
All production areas are responsible for keeping the volume of wastewater generated as low as possible.

 

4. Emissions, Energy, and Noise

We rely on processes and equipment that continuously reduce emissions. An emission register is maintained and regularly updated.
Noise emissions are reduced by structural measures and technical equipment; feedback from neighbors is taken seriously and addressed immediately.

5. Legal Compliance and Standards

We comply with all legal requirements, including BImSchG, WHG, REACH, KrW-/AbfG, and the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Our facilities meet all statutory requirements and reflect the state of the art.
We are a certified specialist company under the Water Resources Act (WHG) and have a monitoring agreement in place with TÜV.
Our commitments go beyond European regulations: in addition to EU-REACH, we also adhere to UK-REACH, Turkish KKDIK, Korean K-REACH, and other international requirements.

We are proud to be recognized by EcoVadis and audited under Sedex / SMETA. We also support the Responsible Care Global Charter as a demonstration of our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.

6. Responsibility and Employee Involvement

This declaration is defined by the management and implemented by all employees. Through training, information, and active participation, we promote awareness and personal responsibility for environmental protection in everyday work.
Each department bears responsibility for minimizing its specific environmental impacts.

7. Continuous Improvement and Monitoring

All procedures and processes are regularly reviewed for their environmental impact.

Our internal management systems ensure the continuous improvement of our performance, including:

• our energy management system, certified according to ISO 50001:2018
• our quality management system, certified according to ISO 9001:2015
• our production processes, certified according to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• our food safety management system, compliant with FSSC standards, meeting the highest requirements for product safety and hygiene
• and our comprehensive HACCP concept, which identifies, assesses, and secures critical control points

 

Amendments to environmental and emissions legislation are recorded in a legal register and consistently implemented across all operations.

 

8. Transparency and Cooperation

We maintain an open and constructive dialogue with authorities, customers, employees, suppliers, and the public.
Our environmental measures in administration, production, and wastewater treatment are regularly reviewed and further developed.
We rely on partnerships to drive sustainable solutions along the entire value chain.

 

Our Ambition

We combine responsible corporate conduct with consistent environmental and climate protection. By applying environmentally compatible processes and implementing innovative ideas, we make an important contribution to safeguarding people, nature, and the climate.