For KLINGER Kempchen, 2024 was a year of many challenges – and plenty of successes. The team has set itself the mammoth task of meeting the stringent requirements of EcoVadis and achieve Gold status. With combined forces, commitment and collaboration among the newly formed team, the company has scored a success. This places KLINGER Kempchen among the top five percent of assessed companies worldwide – an impressive result that underlines its commitment to acting responsibly, sustainably and ethically.
Contacts mentioned in the article:
Stephanie Strickland, Sustainability Manager at KLINGER Kempchen
Marcus Schafaff, Quality Manager at KLINGER Kempchen
Sandra Linnemann, Head of Human Resources at KLINGER Kempchen
The areas of activity in detail
Sustainability is about more than just fulfilling formal requirements; it is a lived mindset that informs the company’s daily actions. KLINGER Kempchen has implemented reliable solutions in these areas, among others:
- By using modern, energy-efficient technologies such as LED lighting and heat recovery, precise monitoring and targeted measures as well as reusing and reducing packaging materials, KLINGER Kempchen is continually reducing its CO₂ emissions.
- Strict waste management and training for employees ensure that sustainability is part and parcel of daily operations in all areas.
- Investment in digital processes reduces paper consumption, while innovative new products with a longer service life also have a smaller ecological footprint.
- To further enhance their supply chain, KLINGER Kempchen has introduced a code of conduct for suppliers, which stipulates requirements regarding ethical behavior, occupational health and safety, environmental protection and fair business practices. This also ensures sustainability beyond the bounds of the company.
A CSR report based on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demonstrates the transparency at KLINGER Kempchen. More [ than just a set of rules, their procurement policy is a promise of quality, responsibility and long-term partnerships that minimize the ecological footprint and strengthen social standards.
EcoVadis requirements and new statutory specifications are becoming ever more complex and extensive. Rather than resting on its laurels, KLINGER Kempchen aims to further push the boundaries of its sustainability drive.
