Sustainability

Environmental policy

Our environmental policy aims to strengthen the concept of sustainability at all levels of the company and open up individual scope for action. Sustainability is the benchmark for our actions and reflects our self-image as a responsible company. It encompasses not only economic and technical quality, but also ecological and social values.

Our approach goes beyond legal requirements and takes into account the entire value chain from raw material extraction to raw material refinement. Our aim is to manage environmental responsibilities systematically and proactively in order to contribute to the ecological pillar of sustainability.

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Integrated management system

Our management system is specially tailored to the requirements in the areas of safety, health, environmental protection, quality and sustainability. It takes into account standard specifications and certificates such as ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001 Safety and Health at Work (SGA-MS), SCC** and EMAS. This system provides the necessary framework to effectively manage and continuously improve sustainability processes.

Environmental principles

Our environmental principles are an expression of our sustainability policy and guide our daily actions:

• Legal compliance: Compliance with all environmentally relevant laws, regulations and internal requirements
• Continuous improvement: regular evaluation and improvement of our environmental management system
• Monitoring: use of key figures to monitor our environmental performance
• Use of technology: use of the best available technologies for new and replacement investments
• Procurement: Consideration of environmentally relevant criteria in procurement
• Conservation of resources: economical use of air, water, soil and resources and focus on waste avoidance and recycling
• Construction method: Use of resource-saving construction methods and recycled building materials
• Suppliers: Consideration of indirect environmental aspects, especially for upstream suppliers
• ‍Employee training: raising awareness and training employees on environmentally friendly behavior

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Environmental goals

Our environmental goals are the result of our sustainability policy and environmental principles. They include

• Short supply chains: optimizing supply chains to reduce environmental impact
• Resource efficiency: increasing efficiency in the use of resources
• CO2 reduction: Reduction of CO2 emissions
• Renewable energies: Increasing the share of renewable energies and increasing the level of self-supply of energy
• Recycling: substitution of primary raw materials with recycled building materials
• Digitalization: expanding the level of digitalization
• Building management: development of an integrated building management system to optimize the HVAC systems (heating, air conditioning, ventilation)

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Employee well-being and working environment

At Kostmann, we attach great importance to motivating and supporting our employees. We have implemented a variety of measures and programs to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our workforce:

• Appreciation of employees: We value and respect each of our employees and promote a corporate culture of mutual respect and recognition
• Healthy working environment: We offer a healthy and safe working environment that promotes the well-being of our employees
• Preventive healthcare and vaccinations: Regular health checks and vaccination programs protect the health of our employees
• Training and further education: Continuous training and further education help our employees to expand their knowledge and promote environmentally friendly behavior
• Bonuses for years of service: We honor years of service with special bonuses and recognition

Our measures show that we consider the health and well-being of our employees to be an essential part of our corporate culture. We are convinced that satisfied and healthy employees form the basis for our success and therefore actively contribute to the sustainability and long-term growth of our company.