Why plastic can be part of a sustainable solution
Plastics are often associated with environmental problems. At the same time, they are indispensable in many industrial applications because they make materials lighter, more durable and more efficient.
The decisive factor is therefore not just the material itself, but how it is used.
At WERIT, we pursue an approach based on three principles: Durability, reuse and recyclability. Our products are designed to be used reliably for many years and to utilise resources as efficiently as possible.
Durability instead of disposability
A key sustainability factor is the lifespan of a product. The longer a product can be used, the lower its resource consumption over its entire life cycle.
This is why we develop our plastic solutions to withstand high mechanical loads, enable long utilisation cycles and function reliably even under demanding industrial conditions.
This longevity reduces the need for replacement products and helps to save material, energy and transport costs.
Reusable systems instead of short-lived packaging
Reusable systems are used in many industrial logistics processes today. Robust industrial packaging can be used over many transport cycles, replacing large quantities of disposable packaging.
Our solutions support precisely these systems. Thanks to their stable design, high reusability and efficient handling, they help to make transport processes more economical and at the same time more resource-efficient.
Circular economy as a model for the future
Another important step towards sustainability is the development of closed material cycles. Materials should remain in circulation for as long as possible and be recycled at the end of their life cycle.
When developing our products, we therefore ensure that they are recyclable and can be integrated into existing material cycles.
At the same time, we are constantly working to optimise our production processes and use materials more efficiently.
Sustainability as a continuous process
Sustainability is not a state that is achieved once, but an ongoing development process. New technologies, more efficient production methods and innovative product solutions are constantly opening up new opportunities.
Our aim is to utilise these opportunities and work with our customers to develop solutions that combine economic efficiency and responsible use of resources.
Step by step, we are creating an industry in which performance, efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand.
Corporate management with principles
Ecological responsibility
- Primary material savings of 169.7 tonnes last year (e.g. fossil fuels and metals)
- Energy savings and generation of 715.8 MWh (equivalent to the electricity consumption of approx. 42 households)
- Greenhouse gas savings of 93.4 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (equivalent to the emissions of 24.8 tonnes of burnt hard coal)
Social responsibility
- Employees from different nations and age groups with different religious, cultural and social backgrounds as well as sexual orientation work at the company.
- WERIT works according to a code of conduct that excludes all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment.
- An internal and external safety officer and a company doctor are responsible for the continuous monitoring of occupational safety.
- We have been supporting regional charitable organisations, initiatives and events for many years.
We support the UN Global Compact
We have been a member of the German Global Compact Network (DGCN) since October 2020. The United Nations Global Compact is the world's largest and most important initiative for responsible corporate governance. Over 15,000 companies in more than 160 countries worldwide currently belong to the UN Global Compact. Of these, almost 600 are German companies - from DAX-listed corporations to SMEs and small specialists.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Awarded "ecovadis - Bronze"!
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the ongoing commitment to acting responsibly by integrating social and environmental concerns into business activities. CSR goes beyond simple compliance and looks at how companies manage their economic, social and environmental impacts, as well as their relationships with their stakeholders (e.g. employees, trading partners, government). We at WERIT are proud of this award.
SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATE
issued by the REMONDIS Group
Working together with the REMONDIS Group, WERIT has made valuable contributions to the environment. Primary raw material savings, energy savings and gains as well as CO2 savings have been achieved. The data was determined using a calculation model created by the Fraunhofer Institute for Environment, Safety and Energy Technology.
ENERGETIC OPTIMIZATION of production
- Acquisition of new energy-efficient injection moulding machines
- Use of energy-efficient water pumps for the cooling water supply
- Use of energy-efficient servomotors for an automatic assembly machine
- Installation of new energy-efficient LED hall lighting with light management via presence detectors
