Our company is committed to a sustainable and responsible environmental policy that is evident in all areas of our business. We have made it our mission to act ecologically, socially and economically in harmony.
We are guided by the following principles:
1. Resource-conserving Behaviour
We strive to use natural resources as efficiently as possible and to minimise waste. We always keep an eye on the sensible use of resources and motivate suppliers and employees to adopt this attitude. Specifically, we consciously implement energy-saving measures at our business premises, purchase green electricity and use electromobility.
2. Products with Purpose
It starts with product development and the composition of the product range. We make sure that our products are not only functional and durable, but are also made from environmentally friendly materials wherever possible. A good example of this is our zeroPFC umbrellas, where we have succeeded in reducing chemicals and thus making a contribution to our environment.
3. Meaningful Supply Chain and Transport Routes
We have a lot of experience in our supply chain and transport routes. We have already achieved a great deal of optimisation with the aim of avoiding all unnecessary emissions. Our values are communicated to our partners and partners who share them are favoured. Specifically, we motivate our suppliers to take environmentally friendly measures and, where possible, we organise transport directly from the manufacturer to the customer. Many of our products are manufactured in Europe.
4. Social Rightdoing
Our commitment goes beyond the environment: we pay attention to fair working conditions and respect social standards along the entire value chain. We have a clear Code of Conduct for the rules of cooperation, which must be adhered to by our suppliers.
5. Continuous Improvements
For us, sustainability is an ongoing process that requires constant learning and further development. We regularly set ourselves new targets to optimise our environmental performance and systematically evaluate our measures. We create a culture of continuous improvement by exchanging ideas with partners, using innovative technologies and sensitising our employees. In this way, we ensure that we not only meet today's environmental challenges, but also those of the future.
6. Ökoprofit Certified
Schirmmacher is a Ökoprofit certified company. This is an internationally recognised programme that supports companies in improving their environmental performance. Practical measures for resource conservation, energy efficiency and waste reduction are developed and implemented on an individual basis, bringing ecological and economic benefits.
You can download our certificate here.
"Sustainability is not a trend, but a responsibility that we as a company live by every day. With resource-conserving behaviour, fair partnerships and a clear focus on quality, we not only want to protect the environment, but also make a positive contribution for future generations."
Ines Klasicek, Environmental Officer
