When every step opens up a piece of the future.
Then this is Westfalen.

Sustainability at the Westfalen Group.

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.

Our understanding of sustainability.

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.

Six strategic fields of action.

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!

Our fields of action, goals and implementation

Our fields of action for a more sustainable future.

Future fit business models.

Establishment and development of new, sustainable business models.

Sustainable products and solutions for our customers.

Future-fit products and expertise in gaseous and liquid hazardous substances.

Sites for tomorrow.

Securing the operation in the long term, competitiveness and environmental protection.

Attractive employer.

Health and safety as well as the promotion and development of employees. In addition, openness, diversity and equal opportunities.

Transparency in the supply chain.

Environmental and social standards in the supply chain.

Acting responsibly.

Compliance and Integrity and Communication.

Organisational responsibility for sustainability in the Westfalen Group.

Responsibility for sustainability lies with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Important decisions for the company are made by the Sustainability Committee, consisting of the Executive Board and the Board of Directors.
The sustainability activities in the company are controlled and further developed by an interdisciplinary sustainability team consisting of representatives from different departments.
Our sustainability manager heads the sustainability team and coordinates all major sustainability issues in the Westfalen Group.

Dr Thomas Perkmann, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Westfalen Group:

"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."

Westfalen supports the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact.

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.

Awards and ESG ratings.

Gold medal from EcoVadis for sustainability activities of the Westfalen Group.

We were officially awarded for our sustainability activities in 2023. EcoVadis has awarded us, the Westfalen Group, a gold medal for our sustainable commitment. We are very proud pf the fact that this ranks us among the top five percent of the companies rated overall in our industry. EcoVadis is one of the world's largest providers of fee-based sustainability ratings for companies. Based on international sustainability standards, companies are evaluated according to a total of 21 criteria in the areas of environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

The gold medal shows us that we are on the right track with the structured development of our sustainability strategy, including the defined goals, processes, measures and indicators. At the same time, we are meeting the demands of our customers, who are attaching ever greater importance to working with companies that can be proven to operate sustainably. This certificate serves as an incentive to continuously expand our sustainable commitment.