The sensible use of natural resources and protecting the environment are important parts of our environmental policy.
Below you will find a few examples of specific measures we are implementing.
Energy efficiency and water consumption
Energy efficiency and water consumption
FDA (Food and Drug Association) eco coating
LED lighting technology and condensing heating technology reduce our ecological footprint
Switching off lights during breaks (production/administration)
Setting up motion detectors
Dimmable lights in all conference rooms
Lift lights which can be switched off
Heating oven for cones switched off / not on permanently
Renewing old heating thermostats
Replacing old heating with modern burning technology.
Testing facility in the production area: the water circulation system has been optimised.
Installing taps with motion sensors (WC)
In principle, not letting water run (showering/washing hands)
Installing a photovoltaic system
Switching over to a fleet of vehicles with fuel-efficient hybrid engines
Material consumption and efficiency
Material consumption and efficiency
Training on how to handle hoses / This ensures the safety of the employees and the hoses and couplings being used.
The Markert PTFE protector increases the operating time of the hose line and provides additional protection for the flange.
Expanding hose repair and testing services
Increasing product lifetimes
Emissions offsetting
Emissions offsetting
Transparency through detailed records for electricity, gas, water and waste.
Employees and society
Employees and society
Electric height-adjustable desks
Ergonomically-designed workstations
Gym/sports vouchers
Provision of e-bikes
Markert art forum
Stand-up meetings
Special conditions
Fresh fruit
The waste pyramid
The waste pyramid
The waste pyramid refers to article 6 of the KrWG (act on promoting recycling management and ensuring environmentally-friendly waste management). In the waste hierarchy listed below, you’ll find the measures we have implemented with regard to waste management.
Waste prevention
Information on printing emails
Introducing a “paperless office”
Adjusted purchase quantities
Optimising the cross section when cutting
Systematic exchange of pallets
Reusing
Reusing packaging materials (filling material)
Switching to plastic pallets for internal use
Recycling
Separating polyethylene and polypropylene
Mixed municipal solid waste is taken to the sorting facility (commercial waste ordinance: packaging made from “green dot “ light metals and plastics, tin plate, biowaste, other plastics)
Waste paper is fed into the recycling chain.
Other usage
Mixed municipal solid waste is taken to the sorting facility (commercial waste ordinance)
Waste disposal
Clear separation of waste
Careful disposal by the company Veolia
Quote from article 6 (2) of the KrWG:
“Based on the ranking pursuant to paragraph 1, priority shall be given, in accordance with articles 7 and 8, to those measures which best guarantee the protection of people and the environment in the generation and management of waste, taking into consideration the precautionary and sustainability principles. The entire life cycle of the waste shall be the basis for considering the effects on people and the environment pursuant to clause 1. The expected emissions, the degree of preservation of natural resources, the energy to be used or recovered and the accumulation of pollutants in products, in waste for recovery or in products derived from them shall be taken into consideration in particular.”