Responsibility & sustainability
Environment
We are committed to protecting the environment and actively work to reduce waste and use resources responsibly. Recycling and the use of environmentally friendly materials are at the heart of our strategy.
Labor & Human Rights
We value diversity, inclusion and promote safe working conditions. We are firmly committed to respecting and promoting human rights in all our business activities and along our global supply chain.
Ethics
We regard ethics and integrity as indispensable cornerstones of our company. These values are embedded in all our activities and decision-making processes and form the backbone of our corporate culture.
Sustainable procurement
We believe that companies have an important role to play in minimizing environmental impact and assuming social responsibility. Together, we can shape a sustainable future.
Schaumaplast Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct: Our guidelines for ethical and responsible action
Even in a world that is constantly changing, there are constants that guide and connect us. One of these foundations is our Code of Conduct at the Schaumaplast Group. It is more than just a collection of words on paper – it is a living commitment to ethics, integrity and responsibility. Our Code of Conduct enshrines the principles that guide us as a company and addresses every person who acts in our community, whether as an employee, partner or stakeholder.
The Gesamtverband Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie e. V. (GKV) strives to integrate sustainability principles into the activities and strategies of the plastics processing industry in Germany. The GKV promotes innovation and sustainability. The association includes the development of environmentally friendly products, the promotion of recycling and the reduction of the ecological footprint. This commitment to sustainability is a decisive step towards a more responsible and sustainable plastics industry.
GKV certificates of our sites:
Schaumaplast Reilingen GmbH
Schaumaplast Sachsen GmbH
Schaumaplast Nossen GmbH
Schaumaplast Lüchow GmbH
Schaumaplast Supplier Code of Conduct
Our Supplier Code: Partnership, Responsibility and Integrity
Our Supplier Code is a document that defines the fundamentals of our relationship with our suppliers. It not only communicates our expectations, but also reflects our shared values of partnership, responsibility and integrity. This code is critical to us as it ensures that our suppliers operate in accordance with our ethical and business standards.
Our Supplier Code is not just a set of rules, but a commitment to shared values and goals. We firmly believe that a strong and ethical supplier relationship helps to ensure the success of our business and create long-term value for all stakeholders. We value the collaboration with our suppliers and see them as an extension of our team, working together for a sustainable and successful future.
Health and work safety
Our Code of Conduct for Health and Safety: For the well-being of our employees
In our company, the health and safety of our employees is paramount. Our Health and Safety Code is a central part of our corporate culture and commits us to taking all necessary measures to ensure that our employees can work in a healthy and safe environment.
The implementation of our Health and Safety Code is not only an obligation, but an expression of our responsibility towards our employees. We firmly believe that a safe and healthy working environment not only promotes the well-being of our employees, but also increases the efficiency and success of our company. With our Code, we are committed to ensuring that every employee returns home safe and healthy at the end of the working day.
Energy management according to DIN EN ISO 50001:2018
With this internationally recognized standard, we are committed to the sustainable and efficient use of energy – for our environment and our customers. The introduction and implementation of systematic energy management enables us to continuously optimize energy consumption, conserve resources and reduce the CO₂ emissions of our production processes.
This certificate underlines our commitment to environmental protection, innovation and economic efficiency. Together, we continue to work on minimizing our ecological footprint and creating sustainable value.
Schaumaplast certification according to DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 (PDF)
REDcert² Certification of Our Material Flows
With the REDcert² certification, we emphasize our commitment to responsible practices and sustainable material flows in the chemical industry. This recognized sustainability system enables us to transparently verify the origin of the raw materials we use and to meet the highest standards for environmental compatibility and traceability. In this way, we actively contribute to the conservation of resources and the promotion of a future-oriented circular economy.