SCHAUENBURG Ruhrkunststoff GmbH: Innovative solutions for an environmentally conscious future

SUSTAINABILITY

Our 360° Sustainability Strategy

The corporate world of SCHAUENBURG Ruhrkunststoff GmbH is orientated towards a holistic responsibility in which environmental awareness, social responsibility, ethical standards and economic stability are combined. Find out what 360° sustainability means to us and how we want to shape this future together, which fully incorporates every dimension of our lives.

As part of our sustainability concept, we recognise the central importance of stakeholders - from employees and customers to suppliers. Our aim is to establish comprehensive and transparent stakeholder engagement. Integrating stakeholder interests into our sustainability concept is not only an ethical obligation, but also crucial for the long-term success and legitimacy of our company. Through dedicated stakeholder management, we strive to create shared value that takes equal account of environmental, social and economic aspects.

Ecological Responsibility

Renewable Energy Sources

In our efforts to operate more sustainably, we are already focussing on photovoltaics as a significant source of energy. By installing photovoltaic systems on our buildings and facilities, we are actively using the power of the sun to generate clean and renewable energy. This investment not only enables us to cover part of our own energy needs with environmentally friendly power generation, but also helps to reduce the environmental footprint of our activities. We want to take proactive measures to minimise the environmental impact of our activities.

Energy Efficiency

Our machines and systems are designed to make optimum use of energy. Whether it's production facilities, cooling systems or heating systems, we invest in energy-efficient technologies to minimise resource consumption and environmental impact. This not only reduces operating costs, but also promotes the long-term sustainability of our activities. Lighting plays a central role in our facilities, and here we rely on state-of-the-art lighting technologies. LED lighting systems, intelligent lighting controls and motion sensors enable both optimal illumination and efficient use of energy. The transition to energy-saving lighting solutions helps to reduce electricity consumption and extend the service life of lighting systems.

Water Protection

By using sophisticated filter technology, we can keep a large part of the water required in production in circulation, which significantly reduces water consumption.

Waste Avoidance & Recycling

Reducing waste and recycling plastics is a top priority. Even today, most of the production scrap and rejects can be recycled. Our central research and development department is constantly working on the topics of recycling and waste avoidance/reduction.

Durability & Quality of the Products

We rely on the use of high-quality materials and careful processing to ensure that our products are not only functional, but also maintain their quality over a long period of time. This extends the life of the products and reduces the need for frequent replacement purchases.

Education & Awareness-Raising

Raising awareness among the workforce about ecological sustainability, as well as integrating environmentally conscious actions and behaviors into our daily work processes, to promote long-term changes in society.

Support for E-Mobility

The integration of electromobility - where it makes ecological sense - is already a key component of our comprehensive sustainability concept. The electrification of our vehicle fleet is currently at the centre of our efforts.

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Social

Social Responsibility

The social responsibilities in our sustainability concept are not only ethically motivated, but also serve to achieve long-term, positive effects on people inside and outside our organisation. We see social sustainability as an integral part of our corporate success and as a contribution to creating a fair and inclusive society.

Social Responsibility

Working Conditions

We are committed to safe, healthy and fair working conditions. This includes compliance with all relevant occupational health and safety standards, the promotion of a respectful working environment and the continuous improvement of working conditions for all employees.

Employee Commitment

We attach great importance to creating a working environment that promotes employee engagement and satisfaction. Measures such as training, development opportunities, flexible working hours and an open communication culture are part of our efforts to create a positive and productive working atmosphere.

Community Contributions

Our social responsibility also extends to the communities in which we operate. We invest in social projects, educational initiatives and charitable organisations to actively contribute to improving the quality of life and promoting social justice.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value and promote diversity and inclusion in our workforce. Our goal is always to build a diverse team that brings different perspectives, skills and backgrounds to the organisation. This not only creates an inclusive working environment, but also strengthens the creativity and innovative power of our organisation.

Fair Labour Practices

We are committed to fair labour practices, including fair pay, equal opportunities and compliance with ethical business standards. Through transparent processes and clear guidelines, we promote a corporate culture based on integrity and ethics.

Workplace Safety & Health

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We implement preventive measures to avoid accidents, offer appropriate health benefits and support the well-being of our employees.

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Governance

Entrepreneurial Responsibility

In a modern business world characterised by increasing complexity and transparency, corporate responsibility is far more than just an ethical obligation - it is an integral part of sustainable and successful corporate management. We strive for long-term economic success based on a solid financial foundation, efficient business processes and a clear strategic direction.

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Economic Impact

Long-term economic stability is a key objective for our company. Through solid financial planning and strategic investments, we want to achieve long-term stability and protect ourselves against unforeseen economic challenges. The creation of jobs is of crucial importance for the economic development of our region and the livelihood of many people. Fair pay is an essential part of a fair working environment and contributes to the satisfaction and motivation of our employees. In an environment of fair working conditions, we can retain our employees in the long term and promote productivity. The goal of ensuring economic efficiency makes both ecological and economic sense: by investing in efficient technologies and processes, we can conserve resources and thus reduce costs as well as make a contribution to environmental protection. Integrating sustainable practices into our corporate strategy is crucial for us to achieve long-term success. Through sustainable goals, we want to create long-term value for our customers and gain a competitive advantage while also making a positive contribution to society.

Innovation & Research

As Schauenburg Ruhrkunststoff, we are actively committed to promoting innovation and research in the field of sustainable technologies, processes and products. We invest specifically in research projects aimed at developing innovative solutions to environmental problems and making our products and production processes more sustainable. Our commitment to the development of environmentally friendly technologies is reflected in our intensive research work to develop new materials and production techniques that reduce environmental impact and increase resource efficiency. Innovation in the area of sustainable products and production processes is at the centre of our efforts. We are constantly working to develop products that meet our customers' requirements and can be manufactured in an environmentally friendly way at the same time. By integrating sustainability criteria into the entire product development process, we endeavour to make a positive contribution to conserving natural resources. We are also particularly committed to actively involving our employees in the process of promoting sustainability: We attach great importance to education and training in order to deepen their understanding of environmental issues and raise their awareness of sustainable behaviour.

Supply Chain & Procurement

We carry out regular checks and optimisations along our entire supply chain to ensure that all partners act and practice according to the same high standards.

Customer Awareness

We are actively committed to promoting awareness and product understanding among our customers so that they are able to make informed and sustainable decisions. Our aim is to help them fulfil their needs and requirements in line with the principles of sustainability. This includes, in particular, providing them with detailed functional product advice as well as information about the environmental and social impact of their decisions and helping them to make responsible product choices.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

We are actively committed to ensuring that we comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the area of environmental and social standards. However, our commitment goes beyond this: we strive to go beyond legal requirements and implement best practices to have a positive impact on the environment and society.

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