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How a manufacturer of sheet metal parts achieves sustainability

As an industrial manufacturer of high-quality sheet steel solutions, we align our business development with clear sustainability goals. We base our actions on three pillars: economic stability, social responsibility, and environmental impact. This approach is underpinned by strategic decisions, structured processes, and binding guidelines.

To document our approach, we prepare our sustainability report in accordance with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) 2022/2474.

We also align our projects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This provides a transparent overview of how our actions as a manufacturer of perforated sheet metal and sheet metal parts contribute to achieving these goals.

Our priorities for greater sustainability

Our goals are focused on consistently improving our sustainability performance across all business areas. Through the measures we have implemented and our ongoing monitoring, we track and document our sustainability-related goals in a transparent and traceable manner. In this way, we are doing our part to ensure a sustainable future.

Social Affairs

Health & Safety
We create and promote a healthy work environment.
 

Training & Development
We promote education and lifelong learning.

  

Working Conditions
We offer a modern work environment and take our employees’ individual needs into account.

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Environment

Energy & Emissions
We operate in a climate-neutral manner using renewable energy.
 

Raw Materials & Waste
We use resources responsibly and minimize waste.

 

Biodiversity
We preserve and promote biodiversity in the region.

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Economy

Procurement Practices
We ensure that our company’s procurement practices are fair and locally focused.


Community
We assume social and environmental responsibility at our locations.


Human Rights
We are committed to upholding human rights within our corporate environment.

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Our Sustainability Certifications and Standards

EcoVadis: Bronze
SAQ - Supplier Assurance Questionnaire B82

Our Sustainability Reports

We report openly, transparently, and comprehensively. This commitment guides our sustainability reporting. In this way, we demonstrate how we take responsibility and act as a reliable partner in society.

Sustainability Report 2022
Sustainability Report 2024

Our sustainable development in accordance with international standards

At Graepel, our actions are guided by the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As an employer and a market player, we see it as our responsibility to act sustainably both within our company and throughout our entire value chain. We pursue these goals in concrete terms through programs at our plants, targeted investments, and various initiatives.

Goal 3: Health and Well-being
Workplace health management, gym subsidies, fruit weeks, health insurance company outreach days, hearing protection, bike leasing

Goal 4: Quality Education
Hiring of apprentices, on-the-job training, Training+, promotion of lifelong learning and qualified continuing education

Goal 5: Gender Equality
Equal pay (collective bargaining agreement), compliance policy, Code of Conduct, preventive measures such as anti-discrimination officers

Goal 6: Clean Water
Oil separator system for surface technology, occupational health and safety policy, environmental and climate protection

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Photovoltaic systems at locations in India, Hungary, and Germany

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Strategy, occupational safety, ISO certifications to 9001, 50001, 14001, and 45001

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Circular economy (as a goal), low waste, use of steel and aluminum as sustainable raw materials

Goal 13: Climate
Action Collection of climate data (carbon footprint), reporting, regional procurement, transition to electric vehicles, switch to LED lighting, environmental and energy audits

Goal 15: Life on Land
: Apprentice project on biodiversity involving the creation of a wildflower meadow, nesting aids, and an insect hotel

Our Sustainability

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Sustainability describes our conscious, long-term, and responsible approach to metalworking, environmental protection, and corporate governance.

Corporate governance, environment, social responsibility, supply chain, health, region, and compliance.

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