Sustainability strategy of Würth Industrie Service Türkiye

Thinking ahead. Taking responsibility. With Certainty.

 
Sustainability is firmly anchored in Würth Industrie Service. For us, sustainability is based on balancing the dimensions of ecology, economy und social affairs. All the three dimensions focus on using the resources – natural, financial and human – consciously and responsibly. In line with our values and objectives, future-oriented and sustainable action forms the basis of our internal and external business relationships.
 

Sustainability is firmly anchored in our corporate strategy and is defined as one of the 12 critical success factors. Our corporate policy, which serves as a guideline for all employees and is implemented by our management, also reflects our awareness of sustainable and responsible behaviour. Our established Code of Conduct and Code of Compliance are binding conduct guidelines for all the employees and business partners. They define sustainability as the foundation for our everyday action and are the basis for our decision-making. The principle of continuous improvement has always been an integral part of our corporate philosophy in the form of our certified integrated management system based on ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and comprehensive occupational health and safety management.

The sustainability strategy of Würth Industrie Service is the result of the analysis of company-relevant focus aspects from the three dimensions of ecology, economy und social affairs. It is also guided by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. As a first step, a total of four areas of action were identified with 11 focus topics supported by individual targets and key figures, based on our business model and our processes and priorities for Würth Industrie Service. The sustainability activities linked to our sustainability strategy are continuously reviewed and measured against the defined sustainability goals.

We check and measure the consistent implementation of our sustainability strategy against the defined sustainability goals based on the areas of action and the corresponding focus topics. Within the framework of sustainability reporting of the Würth Group, we report on our sustainability goals, measures and achievements based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.

With the publication of our sustainability strategy, we are taking another important step forward and firmly anchoring our conscious, forward-looking and binding actions in our structures based on our corporate values and social commitment.

Sustainable C-Parts management

For us, sustainability is the fundamental basis for responsible, entrepreneurial action and is based on balancing the dimensions of ecology, economy and social affairs. All the three dimensions focus on using the resources – natural, financial and human – consciously and responsibly. After all, consistent sustainable development can only be achieved if environmental, economic and social aspects are in harmony.

Sustainability is a strategic success factor for us worldwide. In more than 40 countries, we are continuously looking at how we can act more sustainably in all areas of our business activities and are implementing targeted measures.

Sustainable systems solutions

 

Sustainable system solutions

With our automated system solutions, we contribute to a sustainable C-Parts management of the future. Thanks to RFID Kanban, we are able to optimise delivery cycles based on actual needs and consumption, shorten reaction times and optimise transport and logistics efficiently. The actual reduction in CO2 emissions of more than 50 percent indicates the savings that can be achieved.

We also focus on the reusable Kanban bin itself, and specifically on the recyclability of the material from which the bins are made. In manufacturing, we rely on a regranulate that consists of 100% recycled material. In this way, defective bins can be reprocessed into regrind or new regranulate via a grinding process. Approximately one tonne of CO2 is saved for each tonne of regranulate used compared to the new production of the raw material.

 

Sustainable logistics

Sustainability also plays a significant role in our logistics. For example, volume reducers help minimise the shipping volume by automatically adjusting cartons to the actual filling height. Not only packaging materials but also the transport volume can thus be significantly reduced.

In addition, our Kanban bin, W-KLT®2.0, contributes significantly to saving the resources in our logistics. It not only takes over the function of classic packaging unit (PU), but can also be used directly as transport packaging. In sizes 6411 and 6429, it can also be used in logistics as a tray for transport on the bin conveyor technology.

Sustainable logistics
Sustainable energy production

 

Sustainable energy production

The use of renewable energy instead of fossil fuels is the most sought-after solution on the path to achieving greenhouse gas-neutrality. We, too, have set ourselves the goal of not only compensating for the resulting CO2 footprint, but also sustainably reducing it at our european logistics centre at Bad Mergentheim site with the help of smart solutions. We contribute to climate protection with several photovoltaic systems with a total output of over 900 kWp and a generation volume of over 800,000 kWh.

We also use the electricity we generate ourselves to supply our logistics - the linchpin of the secure and seamless supply to our more than 20,000 national, european and international customers.

 

 

Sustainable and secure supply chain

Ensuring that the products we supply meet and exceed your quality standards is our top priority. That is why, in close coordination with the Würth Group, we have established a worldwide network of supplier auditors, that ssystematically and transparently checks, audits and further develops our local suppliers. We base these audits on criteria such as product quality, environmental impact, occupational safety, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. This way we focus firmly on a sustainable supply chain worldwide.

Sustainable supply chain
Sustainable products

 

Sustainable products

In order to actively contribute to a sustainable use of resources, Würth relies on the ecological ECO LINE product line, among other things. Regarding our ECO LINE products, for example, we do not use environmentally hazardous active ingredients, aromatic hydrocarbons and substances that are harmful to the climate. The reduction in volatile organic compounds additionally allows a safe application and at the same time, the products are just as effective as conventionally manufactured products.

Our REFILLO® products also enable a safe and judicious use of resources. With our compressed air-based REFILLO® reusable systems for refilling spray cans you avoid the use of propellant gas and reduce your waste volume and thus the resulting disposal costs. The outcome: strong products for a safe environment.

 

Sustainable corporate culture

Social and corporate responsibility are the topmost priority for us and our employees. Being a family business, we have always been committed to following this principle. In doing so, we firmly observe various aspects. For instance, as a part of our strong corporate culture, we invest in a comprehensive and preventive occupational safety and health protection, work-life balance, flexible working hours and locations, equal opportunities and gender equality, diversity, promoting lifelong learning and development as well cooperation and support in work. One thing has always been constant here: the focus is on people. This principle is also reflected in the company’s social commitment, which especially supports charitable and social institutions, a multitude of projects in art and culture, research and science as well as education.

Sustainable corporate culture
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