Sustainability

Ensuring a sustainable supply chain is crucial for our company to take even more social and environmental responsibility. To achieve this, we follow regulations and standards such as EN9100, prepare for specific legislation such as the LkSG, and include sustainable requirements in supplier approvals such as ISO 14001 and 45001. Measuring our carbon footprint and key performance indicators helps us identify areas for improvement and track progress toward our sustainability goals. Prioritizing sustainability in the supply chain is essential for Broetje-Automation to ensure long-term success and contribute to a more sustainable factory of the future.

Our company is committed to enabling clean production for our customers by using new materials, new processes, and the highest quality standards. We utilize advanced process technologies like lubrication, extraction, and clean drilling to ensure that our production processes are eco-friendly. Additionally, we are conscious of the lifecycle costs of our products, ensuring that our production processes contribute positively to the environment. Through these efforts, we strive to provide sustainable solutions that benefit both our customers and the planet.

We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact by implementing various sustainable practices. In order to reduce our carbon footprint, we place great emphasis on minimizing logistical effort and transport distances, as well as on waste prevention. Our decentralized assembly and extended local supply chains further reduce transportation needs, while waste management and logistics ensure that waste is disposed of properly. We also place a strong emphasis on travel management and commuting by promoting sustainable commuting options and minimizing unnecessary travel. By implementing these sustainable practices, we can operate in an environmentally conscious manner, contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet.

At our company, we are committed to sustainability and continuously strive to reduce our environmental impact. In terms of our products, we focus on making them more energy-efficient without compromising precision and availability. We also implement general measures to reduce our energy consumption. Additionally, we prioritize the increase of biodiversity sites within our business areas to promote ecological diversity and support local ecosystems. These efforts reflect our commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible manner and contributing to a cleaner, healthier planet.

Broetje-Automation has been focusing internally on digitization efforts to improve efficiency and productivity. This includes a strategic project within IT to digitize business processes such as implementing a paperless office. Additionally, the company has been looking at various digital integration options to enhance its product offerings.

Overall, we recognize the importance of digitization in today’s business landscape and is committed to leveraging these technologies to stay ahead of the curve.

The company attaches great importance to ensuring that employees’ rights are respected; this is supported by a works council and company agreements. Furthermore, there is a code of conduct that ensures that all employees act ethically and responsibly.

Health is another important focus. To support our employees in the long term, we provide access to a company doctor and are certified to ISO45001. Other measures, such as ergonomic support for everyday work, have been introduced to ensure the well-being of our employees.