On this page you will find examples of our projects and investments in sustainable packaging, production and delivery.
We focus on recycling and reuse when it comes to our packaging. Used cardboard boxes are reused for shipping or as filling material. The packaging for our knives and spatulas is gradually being changed from plastic to environmentally friendly recycled cardboard.
Our vehicles are powered by self-generated electricity from our own solar system. Their range and efficiency are perfectly suited to our day-to-day operations. This not only reduces costs, but also helps protect the environment through emission-free driving.
A positive environmental footprint starts with renewable energy. We generate electricity for production, administration and local transport using our large-scale solar system.
Sustainability also plays an important role in our own product range. The handles of the knives and spatulas in our LIGNUM series are made from 80% renewable raw materials. A clear benefit for the environment!
Since moving into our new company headquarters in February 2013, one of our goals has been to improve the sustainability of our business through our own facilities. The first step was the construction and refurbishment of existing buildings according to the latest energy-efficiency standards.
In summer 2014, we installed a large-scale photovoltaic system across four rooftops. Originally intended mainly to supply electricity for the charging station of our delivery vehicle, it quickly became clear that the system’s total output of 51 kilowatt peak could not be fully utilised for that purpose alone. On long, sunny days, our solar panels generate enough energy to power the entire operation – including machinery, offices, air conditioning and vehicles.
This means the investment pays for itself quickly while also supporting our sustainability goals. The next step in our environmental strategy is the installation of an energy storage system, allowing us to use our self-generated solar power even during darker hours.
Sustainability is not only important to us when it comes to packaging, energy supply and mobility – we also carefully consider the materials used in our products.
That is why we developed our new “Lignum” knife and spatula series in 2015. The handle material is made from 80% renewable raw materials, helping to conserve natural resources and reduce the use of fossil-based materials.
Our goal was to meet the strict hygiene requirements for food-service products while also achieving a natural appearance.
With Lignum, we offer a knife series with a wood-look handle that fulfils these requirements perfectly. Whether with an injection-moulded handle or a premium riveted plastic handle, Lignum products are dishwasher-safe while offering the look and feel of real wood.
We support “Entrepreneurs for Future” because, like more than 2,000 other companies, we are convinced that climate protection and responsible business practices belong together. Politicians and governments must create clear framework conditions so that climate-friendly technologies and sustainable business models can succeed under fair competitive conditions.
In addition to our self-generated solar power and electric vehicle fleet, we have successfully converted the packaging of most of our products to recycled cardboard. In this way, we continuously improve the environmental footprint of our products and packaging while reducing the use of plastics wherever possible.
