Sustainability
at KRAIBURG
As a specialist and competence leader for rubber and TPE compounds, as well as for finished products made from recycled rubber and special products such as EPDM granules, PUR molded parts and rollers, we are aware of our ecological, social and economic responsibility towards the environment, society and parties associated with us through our actions. We see ourselves as a driver of sustainable solutions in our business units. The principles of a circular economy are already part of the business models of various KRAIBURG business units. And so we also have a clear vision for our sustainable development:
As KRAIBURG Group we want to appear as a role model by adopting innovative and effective practices and strive to develop sustainability to one of our core competencies in order to ensure our corporate success. This we will achieve by harmonizing economic, ecological, and social aspects. Thus, we meet the needs of our stakeholders of today and tomorrow.
Strategic priorities
Sustainability still poses many challenges for the KRAIBURG Group today. However, despite all the difficulties, sustainability also offers immense opportunities for the future. As part of the sustainability reporting process, KRAIBURG carried out a materiality analysis and identified six sustainability-related core topics that present particular opportunities or risks for us in the KRAIBURG Group or in which our activities have or could have a particularly positive or negative impact on society and the environment.
Climate Change
At KRAIBURG, we are committed to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions directly and indirectly associated with our activities to the greatest possible extent and in line with the reduction targets of the Paris Climate Agreement. To this end, ecologically, ethically and economically justifiable measures are taken, which are primarily aimed at increasing energy efficiency, switching to renewable energy sources, expanding renewable energy systems, increasing material efficiency and substituting climate-damaging materials.
Pollution
The health of people and the environment is one of KRAIBURG's most valuable assets. Pollution of indoor and outdoor air, soil and water caused by our activities is to be avoided or, where unavoidable, reduced to a minimum, as far as costs and benefits are in harmony. The use of substances of concern and substances of very high concern must be minimized and, where possible, avoided altogether. It is ensured that personal contact between employees and hazardous substances is avoided as far as possible.
Circular Economy
Closing material loops is a major lever for KRAIBURG to reduce our environmental impact. Above all, in order to increase resource efficiency and minimize dependencies, products, services, strategies, business models, processes and working methods are to be reconsidered and further developed with regard to the transformation towards a circular economy.
Own workforce
KRAIBURG positions itself on the market as an ecologically and socially committed company and as an attractive employer, creating real added value for all employees through its employee-related benefits. Important topics such as appropriate working hours and remuneration, equality for all employees, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, skin color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, political opinion or social background, as well as the compatibility of private and professional life, the opportunity for skills development and further training, and the health of our employees are part of KRAIBURG's corporate values and employee orientation.
Consumers and end-users
KRAIBURG attaches great importance to safeguarding the interests of customers and end users, both in terms of information and security-related matters. KRAIBURG also endeavors to establish a transparent communication culture and to integrate an easily accessible complaints system in addition to the open provision of relevant information. When used as intended, our products must not endanger the safety or health of customers and end-users, regardless of age. KRAIBURG strictly rejects misleading marketing practices that are intended to deceive customers and end users.
Corporate governance
KRAIBURG's credo is a cosmopolitan and people-oriented corporate culture in which the needs and interests of employees, customers and other stakeholders are heard. Compliance with legal and ethical standards, e.g. to protect whistleblowers or to prevent and combat corruption and bribery, is anchored in corresponding corporate guidelines and is inextricably linked to KRAIBURG's business activities.