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Sustainability at Schunk

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We do our part

Sustainability@Schunk

The world is changing at a rapid pace. As a technology group, we see it as our responsibility to do our part to ensure that the world changes for the better. We therefore support the sustainable development goals of the United Nations and are committed to helping people and nature. Sustainability is firmly anchored in our corporate culture and continues to determine our actions today. We also want to help our customers achieve their own sustainability goals by developing innovative products and sustainable production processes. Through our commitment to sustainability, we are also increasing our competitiveness and aim to make a decisive technological contribution to a sustainable industry together with our customers.

 

What we stand for

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Protecting the environment and saving resources

Our business activities should have as little negative impact as possible on people, animals and nature. As an internationally successful technology group, we are aware that we operate in a field positioned between two conflicting interests as the manufacture of industrial products consumes energy. We therefore use natural resources responsibly and are proactively committed to protecting the environment.

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Focus on people

We are aware of our responsibility to our employees – their well-being and health are very important to us. We promote their personal and professional development, for example, through in-company training and continuing education. As a reliable and responsible employer, we promote an open, respectful corporate culture across all hierarchical levels.

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Entrepreneurial spirit with vision

Our worldwide entrepreneurial activities are consistently guided by the principles of our founder, Ludwig Schunk: it is our goal to achieve long-term stability through reliability and profitable growth. In addition, through  customer orientation, commitment and technical expertise, we cultivate long-lasting, successful partnerships.

Ecological Responsibility

Social Responsibility

Responsible governance

IT STARTS WITH INNOVATION

We develop solutions for a green future

As a leading technology group, we use a very special tool to address the environmental challenges of our time: our innovative strength. It has been a hallmark of our company since its founding and continues to generate new solutions focused on environmental sustainability.

ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001:2018

Schunk Xycarb Technology B.V.

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ISO 14001:2015
ISO 14001:2015

Schunk Carbon Technology Austria

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DIN EN ISO 50001:2018
DIN EN ISO 50001:2018

Schunk Dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH

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TISAX Assessment
TISAX Assessment

Schunk Sintermetalltechnik Thale

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DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Schunk Transit Systems Wettenberg

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IATF 16949:2016
IATF 16949:2016

Schunk Sintermetalltechnik Giessen

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Our sustainable industrial solutions are certified

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Materials Engineering
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Schunk Smart Charging
Schunk Smart Charging

Schunk Smart Charging prepares electric buses for daily service. With the innovative Schunk Smart Charging system, electric buses will always run on time. Our system enables reliable charging of batteries along the route or at the depot in just seconds.

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Graphite Bipolar Plates
Graphite Bipolar Plates

Jens Völlner, Business Development Manager Fuel Cell Applications, about graphite bipolar plates - the key-component for fuel-cells.

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Ceramic Solutions for Renewable Energies
Ceramic Solutions for Renewable Energies

Schunk Technical Ceramics

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What our employees say

Florian R. | Schunk Kohlenstofftechnik

“Our CFRP sleeves enable more efficient electric motors and therefore reduced energy consumption. In general, our fiber composite materials contribute to more efficient processes for our customers thanks to their high lightweight construction potential.”

Philipp G. | Schunk Ingenieurkeramik

“Our 3D printing technology already saves large amounts of material and therefore CO2 when creating products compared to conventional processes. The technology also makes it possible, for example, to produce burners and radiant pipes with particularly high energy efficiency in the end application.”

Michael M. | Weiss Technik

“Simulations and tests can help our customers develop more environmentally friendly and lower-emission products.”

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