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Solar Panels
for On-Site Electricity Generation

Procurement of the primary material
from our sister company, West-Chemie, at the same site

Intelligent recycling processes
in production

Offsetting CO2 emissions
through certified reforestation projects

Ecological sustainability
to protect the environment.

We at GGK are convinced that thinking and acting ecologically also entails economic benefits – for us, as well as for our customers and suppliers. We are fully committed to delivering a sustainable future. Discover here how we are driving ecological progress in a variety of ways. Our projects include innovative solutions for conserving resources and reducing our ecological footprint. By using renewable energies and sustainable materials, we are actively contributing to environmental protection. Together, we are forging a sustainable and successful future for generations to come.

Energy efficiency and
emissions reduction

By installing our own photovoltaic system, we are able to achieve an annual saving of 228 tonnes of CO2. We are also continuously investing in our machinery, in order to minimise energy requirements thanks to the deployment of modern technologies. This includes the implementation of new machines that work more efficiently and consume less energy.

One additional (and equally important) aspect of our endeavours involves the regular reporting of energy consumption. We continuously review our processes and look for ways to exploit their optimisation potential, in order to further reduce our energy consumption and cut our emissions.

Recycling
and reuse

Our efforts in this area also play a major role in our corporate philosophy. We use almost 100% recyclable product protection films, packaging films and PE bags.

All production waste is recycled: either by reusing it in our own products, or by selling it to recycling companies.

We also recycle all of our packaging waste.

On additional step towards delivering sustainability is the use of LDPE bags, which consist of 50 % recycled pellets. Even the cores of our adhesive tape are reusable, which demonstrates that we take every opportunity to minimise waste and use resources efficiently.

Sustainable logistics
and transport

Thanks to our own vehicle fleet and optimised route planning, we effectively reduce empty runs by using them to take along purchased items.

We also consistently rely on electrically powered company vehicles, for which we have installed 10 charging points. These investments and optimisation efforts form part of our commitment to implementing environmentally friendly transport solutions that help to reduce our CO2 emissions and promote sustainable mobility.

Material efficiency and
product development

We optimise material consumption by developing new tools and processes in-house. Simultaneously, we are continuously researching new, sustainable raw materials – such as grass plastics and recyclates for our products.

A further step towards efficiency is the use of labels with removable adhesive that can be separated from the cardboard without leaving any residue when under “normal conditions”.

Furthermore, we are gradually converting our main cardboard types to tape-free closures, in order to further reduce the scope of our environmental impact and minimise our ecological footprint.

Regional procurement
and delivery routes

One notable speciality in this area is that we obtain our primary material – high-quality granulate – directly from our sister company West-Chemie, which produces at the same site. This proximity enables us to work directly and emphasises our efficient cooperation.

We also focus on adopting the principle of “regionality”: 86 % of our purchasing volume is accounted for by partners within a radius of just 113 km. We also support the local economy, with 93 % of our suppliers and service providers originating from Germany.

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