Sustainability
Our Values
Sustainability Values
Sustainability means future viability. So clear, so simple, but also so urgent can be the maxim for this topic. Ecological, economic and social needs must go hand in hand. With its Agenda 2030, the United Nations has committed itself to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
and we as SURTECO want to make our contribution to achieving these goals. To this end, we have developed a strategy based on the pillars of ecology, economy and social issues and defined concrete goals and measures to meet our responsibility.
Our goals
The Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda emphasise the importance of companies for sustainable development. Companies are explicitly encouraged to use their creativity and innovative power to solve the challenges of sustainable development. SURTECO is aware of this responsibility and therefore places particular focus on the sustainability targets where the company can make the greatest contribution.
70%
70% of all production sites environmentally certified according to ISO 14001 by 2025.
50%
50% of all products with at least one eco-label by 2025.
80%
Increase internal plastics recycling rate to 80% by 2025.
Certified Sustainability
Certifications
We are certified. We follow the established sustainability standards of our industry. The most important sustainability certificates for the SURTECO Group are available for you to download.
Sustainability Goals
Championing Global Sustainability
Ecology
Our contribution to ecology goes beyond climate protection and the reduction of greenhouse gases.
Social
From employee health and safety to compliance with social standards in our supply chains and local initiatives - SURTECO is committed to all these things.
UN Goals
Sustainability Initiatives & goals
The “Agenda for Sustainable Development” was adopted by the member states of the United Nations in 2015 with the aim of improving peace and prosperity across the planet by 2030 and enabling future generations to do the same.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were formulated based on the cornerstones of economic progress, social justice and environmental protection. They are an urgent call to governments, businesses and civil societies to act in partnership to fulfil the 2030 Agenda.
Good health and well-being
We make rooms worth living in". It is part of our self-image not only to develop functionally and aesthetically first-class products, but also to meet the highest emission and health standards. That is why we continuously optimise our production processes and raw material mix to deliver the best products to our customers. We also minimise adverse impacts on water and air quality in our production by, for example, reducing emissions and minimising plastic granule loss, and recycling and treating our wastewater when possible.
Good health and well-being
We make rooms worth living in". It is part of our self-image not only to develop functionally and aesthetically first-class products, but also to meet the highest emission and health standards. That is why we continuously optimise our production processes and raw material mix to deliver the best products to our customers. We also minimise adverse impacts on water and air quality in our production by, for example, reducing emissions and minimising plastic granule loss, and recycling and treating our wastewater when possible.
Good health and well-being
We make rooms worth living in". It is part of our self-image not only to develop functionally and aesthetically first-class products, but also to meet the highest emission and health standards. That is why we continuously optimise our production processes and raw material mix to deliver the best products to our customers. We also minimise adverse impacts on water and air quality in our production by, for example, reducing emissions and minimising plastic granule loss, and recycling and treating our wastewater when possible.
Good health and well-being
We make rooms worth living in". It is part of our self-image not only to develop functionally and aesthetically first-class products, but also to meet the highest emission and health standards. That is why we continuously optimise our production processes and raw material mix to deliver the best products to our customers. We also minimise adverse impacts on water and air quality in our production by, for example, reducing emissions and minimising plastic granule loss, and recycling and treating our wastewater when possible.
People & Planet
Driving Sustainable Excellence
Corporate and operations
We are reducing our ecological footprint and making significant efforts to save resources and protect our environment.
Products
We develop sustainable products and contribute to a closed-loop concept in our industry.
Value chain
We work with partners on compliance with social standards in our supply chain and on innovations and new technical solutions that contribute to our sustainability mission.
Corporate governance
We are establishing global cooperation across sites and countries and creating effective structures to achieve our sustainability goals.
Culture and people
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. The health and safety of our employees takes centre stage.
Our achievements
Green electricity for all German sites
All German sites now purchase CO2-neutral green electricity. Through this measure, SURTECO is making a significant contribution to avoiding greenhouse gas emissions. However, this is only the beginning.
Green electricity for all German sites
Green electricity for all German sites
Green electricity for all German sites
Progress Transparency
Sustainability report
Transparent communication of sustainability efforts and their progress is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We have been publishing our sustainability report since 2017. Our current sustainability report and those of previous years are available for download below.
Sustainability report 2023
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were formulated based on the cornerstones of economic progress, social justice and environmental protection. They are an urgent call to governments, businesses and civil societies to act in partnership to fulfil the 2030 Agenda.
Past Insights
Sustainability reports from the previous years
Explore our sustainability journey through detailed reports from previous years. These documents highlight our progress, challenges, and commitment to sustainable development. Download the reports to see how we’ve evolved since 2017.
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