Sustainability
Integration of sustainable processes into all business areas
Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Our goal is to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 and reach net zero by 2032. Key measures include expanding photovoltaic systems, optimizing resource efficiency, and reducing CO2-intensive logistics processes. In addition to environmental sustainability, social sustainability and sustainable corporate governance are also firmly embedded in our corporate culture.
Today, corporate sustainability is assessed based on ESG criteria, which stand for Environmental, Social, and Governance. These three pillars provide a comprehensive framework for measuring a company’s long-term value creation and responsibility towards the environment and society. ESG reporting has become mandatory for certain companies. At Procedes, we are currently not subject to these legal ESG reporting requirements. However, we have consciously chosen to embark on this path now. We firmly believe that transparency and responsibility in the areas of environment, social issues, and corporate governance are not only ethically right but also significantly contribute to the long-term success of our company.
For a comprehensive insight into our past achievements and future initiatives on our path to greater sustainability in all areas, please refer to our latest sustainability report.
Raw materials
Our ambitious goal is to replace all textiles containing PVC with more sustainable alternatives by the end of 2021. Under this premise, we rely on recyclable polyester and try to avoid composites.
Production
Digital production processes ensure a minimization of waste and reduction of rejects.
In the printing process we only rely on solvent free inks. C02 reduction and lowering energy consumption is a permanent objective.
Recycling
More than 82% of textiles used by Procedes can be recycled. In order to avoid unnecessary CO2 pollution through return transports, we provide resources to our customers in order to optimize the direct transfer of used materials for recycling.
Reusability
Through strategic cooperation of rental systems for our aluminum profiles, we reduce the annual consumption by up to 20%. Reusability and the possibility of recycling makes aluminum an ideal raw material for us.
Supply chain
Aspects of sustainability are at the forefront of our supplier selection process. We consider ecological, social and economic factors. We are already pioneers having developed partnerships with sustainable textile manufacturers and bundling logistics processes to avoid unnecessary transport.
