Sustainability is our success factor

WE WORK ACCORDING TO THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE: “THE BEST PACKAGING IS ONE THAT IS NOT PRODUCED AT ALL!”

With the introduction of the LEAN management philosophy in the process and production, we are continuously optimising:
Production based on your requirements in small batches (our “SuperMaagT”) avoids surplus quantities and the destruction rate is reduced. In printing pre-stages ad the production process, automation and robotic systems ensure efficient procedures.

At the product level, with Maag I pro-tect, we reduce packaging material and conserve resources through circularity. The Pius Check (production-integrated environmental protection) for resource efficiency attests to our very good results.

Resources – whether fossil or biogenic – have a very high value for us.
Our goal is to keep valuable materials in the cycle. We have the solution for closing the flow of materials.
With Maag I pro-tect, we analyse the product lifecycle of packaging from the end perspective and include the reuse in our packaging development.

We thereby fulfil all of our preconditions for circularity, as a wide range of reuse occurs for our PP solutions in numerous downstream markets.

Our path to genuine climate action

The exploitation of finite resources is reaching ecological limits. That is why we have realigned our climate action strategy: away from offsetting – towards genuine, verifiable emissions avoidance and reduction.

We consistently follow the approach: Avoid – Reduce.

What this means for us:

We used to offset our unavoidable emissions through external climate protection projects. Due to the public debate surrounding greenwashing and our own conviction that we must make a difference locally, we are now taking a different approach:

We no longer offset emissions. Instead, we are systematically and permanently reducing them.

An overview of our steps

1. Calculating emissions

We record all relevant sources of emissions – from energy supply and heating, through production processes, to transport and internal consumption.

The annual update clearly shows us where we can take further action.

2. Avoiding and reducing emissions

Based on the CCF, we implement effective measures that reduce emissions at source. These include:

* Switching to green electricity

* Installation of a photovoltaic system

* Utilisation of waste heat

* LED technology across all lighting

* Efficient systems for refrigeration and compressed air generation

* Modern building insulation

* Promotion of e-mobility

* Internal process optimisations to reduce solvent-based emissions

These steps have been shown to lead to a continuous reduction in our carbon footprint – in a sustainable and transparent manner.

Why we no longer offset

Offsetting can be a complementary tool, but it is no substitute for genuine transformation. We aim higher:

We want to reduce emissions where they arise – within our own company.

That is why, as part of our environmental strategy, we are focusing on consistently improving efficiency and conserving resources throughout our value chain. A key driver in this regard is the digitalisation and automation of processes, which enables us to systematically reduce material usage, energy consumption and emissions. 

In addition to economic and ecological sustainability, social sustainability is also a part of sustainable development. We take our social responsibility very seriously and make our
contribution to further increase the development of our company in UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Fair business practices, employee-oriented human resources policy and responsibility locally, as well as along our supply chain, are the basis for our social sustainability.
We create a positive working environment for our employees and do a great deal for their further development:

• Own vocational training in three training professions
• Project cooperation with local higher education institutions
• Support programme for highly motivated employees
• Commitment to the environment, education, health, sport, art
• Extensive social activities

In 2017, we had ourselves certified for the first time as a “Family-Friendly Company” and the certificate was extended for another three years in 2019. The reconcilability of family and profession is anchored in our corporate mission statement. This creates trust and motivation for employees in all areas of the company

A trusting, transparent and long-term partnership with our business partners is our aspiration.
We have ourselves certified on a regular basis in the areas of production, sustainability and social responsibility. This way, we can continue working on ourselves! We are proud of our good results.

Our certifications are available for you to download!