What can I do?
In the last newsletter, we asked our employees what they personally do to set important signs for more environmental awareness. Of course, everyone leaves only a small footprint in terms of sustainability, but added together the effect is noticeable. It is important to us to make our contribution and we appreciate everyone who participates.
I pay attention to this:
- I separate my waste
- I keep energy costs low (water/electricity consumption)
- I prefer to buy food in paper instead of plastic packaging
- I buy meat products exclusively from local butchers
- At home I have a “bee meadow” in the front garden
- I don’t buy fish anymore (keyword Seaspiracy on Netflix)
- I drive my car in eco mode in built-up areas
– Timo L. (Site Manager)
Capsule Wardrobe
I am currently creating a so-called capsule wardrobe, which is a seasonally assembled wardrobe of a small number of basics and favorite pieces that can be easily combined with each other. This way I buy less new clothes and save resources and have more money for pieces that are made of environmentally friendly materials!
-Alexa B. (Trainee)
Zero Waste Method
In my everyday life, I try to create as little waste as possible through the Zero Waste method. I make sure to buy plastic-free, use reusable or refillable items such as washable cotton pads, solid shampoo and refillable cleaning products, etc. I also incorporate lots of seasonal products and eat an exclusively vegetarian/vegan diet to help protect the environment and animal welfare.
-Chiara H. (HR Specialist)
Wildflower meadow
On the subject of sustainability, I have been cultivating a 2-hectare wildflower meadow on our country estate for several years. It has been untouched since then and is a shelter for many animal and insect species as a habitat and breeding ground.
-Ronny B. (Installation Lead)
Bicycle and bird bath
I cycle as often as I can in Bremen and last summer I went on my first cycling-only holiday.
In our garden we have a very popular watering hole as a bird bath. We have also set up insect-friendly corners.
I am a member of BUND for environmental and nature protection and support some organisations that plant trees, like Treedom.
-Kristin S. (Marketing)
The environmental management system we practise complies with the requirements of DIN EN ISO 14001.
Our enviromental guidelines
- We set ourselves the goal of continuously improving environmental protection and ensure this by establishing an environmental management system.
- The inclusion of environmental thinking and the development of environmental awareness in daily work for all employees is a basic principle.
- Strict compliance with environmental laws and regulations as well as futureoriented action, in particular reduction of waste and environmentally harmful emissions to a minimum.
- The collection of environmental data (water consumption, wastewater, electricity consumption) serves as the basis for a comprehensive saving of energy and resources.
- In procurement, environmental impacts are considered with regard to use and disposal (especially in the case of hazardous substances).
- With the voluntary introduction of the environmental management system according to DIN EN ISO 14001 from 2020, we are underpinning our efforts for effective and sustainable environmental protection.
- We involve our suppliers and customers in our efforts to protect the environment and seek solutions together with them.