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When every step opens up a piece of the future.
Then this is Westfalen.
As a family business, we have always thought in terms of generations and assumed responsibility for society. In doing so, we also face up to the challenges of climate change and drive sustainable corporate development.
Sustainability is an important part of our corporate strategy. We integrate sustainability aspects into our business models and processes in a targeted manner in order to position our company for the future. In doing so, our goal is to support our customers on the path to sustainable progress with our products and services.
At the same time, we remain competitive and financially independent, because only an economically successful company can fulfil its corporate responsibility. We do not see sustainability as a one-off action, but rather as an ongoing process, a constant learning and further development, which we approach step by step, together and transparently.
At Westfalen, we have defined six fields of action in order to make our contribution to a more sustainable future. We have set ourselves concrete goals for each of these fields of action and have already implemented some of them!
Establishment and development of new, sustainable business models.
Future-fit products and expertise in gaseous and liquid hazardous substances.
Securing the operation in the long term, competitiveness and environmental protection.
Health and safety as well as the promotion and development of employees. In addition, openness, diversity and equal opportunities.
Environmental and social standards in the supply chain.
Compliance and Integrity and Communication.
"As a family business, we have always thought in terms of generations and assumed responsibility for society. One of the major challenges is, of course, the fight against climate change. But sustainability goes much further. As a company, we want to remain fit for the future, both for our employees and for our customers, to whom we offer support in becoming more sustainable on the path to sustainable progress with our products and services."
In order to demonstrate our corporate responsibility to external stakeholders as well, Westfalen supports the United Nations Global Compact - the world's largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance. The UN Global Compact strives for a more inclusive and sustainable economy and calls on companies to act more responsibly.
The Westfalen Group has received the highest award from EcoVadis, the leading sustainability rating platform, for its sustainability activities. The Platinum Medal confirms that Westfalen is among the top 1 percent of companies evaluated that have been recognized by EcoVadis for their commitment to the environment, labor, human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. In 2023, Westfalen was awarded the second best award, the gold medal. The award confirms the sustainability strategy of the Westfalen Group and strengthens its position in the market at a time when customers are placing more and more value on working with companies that are demonstrably sustainable.
Step by step, together and transparently – in our first sustainability report for 2023, we give our stakeholders a comprehensive insight into how we implement and further develop sustainability. We share our successes to date and our plans for a sustainable future – for our company, our society and our environment.
