Environment & Sustainability

Environmental and sustainability policy (based on ISO 14001)

Purpose
This document describes the principles for complying with environmental standards, assessing risks and opportunities, and continuously improving environmental performance.

1. Environmental policy
The company is committed to complying with applicable environmental regulations, avoiding environmental pollution, and continuously improving its environmental performance.

2. Risks and opportunities
Environmental risks and opportunities are regularly assessed. Resource consumption, emissions, waste generation, energy consumption, emergencies, and customer and regulatory requirements are all taken into account.

3. Awareness and competence
All individuals working under the responsibility or influence of the company will be appropriately informed, made aware of the issue, and trained as needed. This includes employees, temporary workers, service providers, and other relevant partners.

4. Operational planning and environmental aspects
Operational processes are planned and controlled in such a way as to minimize environmental impact. This includes the efficient use of energy and resources, the avoidance of waste, and the reduction of emissions.

5. Waste Management
Waste is separated, collected, stored, and disposed of according to legal requirements. Opportunities for reuse and recycling are given priority.

6. Emergency preparedness
Potential environmental emergencies are identified. Appropriate measures for hazard prevention and damage limitation are defined and regularly reviewed.

7. Supplier evaluation
Suppliers and service providers are evaluated based on environmentally relevant criteria wherever possible. These criteria include legal compliance, environmental management systems, resource efficiency, waste management, and sustainability activities.

8. Monitoring and Improvement
The effectiveness of the measures is regularly reviewed.
Identified areas for improvement are documented and implemented.