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For us, sustainability is not a trend, but a long-term commitment – to our region, our employees and future generations. As a regionally rooted company, we take responsibility further and combine economic action with ecological and social foresight.
Our strategy: Conserving resources, closing cycles, promoting innovation – for a future that endures.
Circular Economy in Steel Production
A central element of our sustainability concept is the recycling of metallurgical by-products. Steel mill slags, which are generated during production, are returned to the resource cycle through optimized treatment and processing methods.
This creates new product qualities, new applications, and new markets – while simultaneously increasing the recycling rate and conserving raw materials.
Environmental Product Declaration for Building Material Comparisons
Together with other manufacturers, we have developed a uniform environmental product declaration (EPD) according to ISO 14025 in the "Bauforum Stahl".
It enables a standardized comparison of the environmental impacts of steel with other building materials such as concrete or wood – an important decision-making aid for architects and building owners who want to use sustainable materials.
Partnerships & Initiatives
Sustainability is teamwork. Therefore, we are actively involved in initiatives and projects, including:
- Thuringian Sustainability Agreement (NAThüringen) – active participant since 2009
- Initiative for more recycled building materials in civil engineering and construction – Support for regional resource strategy
- National and international research projects – Participation in basic and applied research for more sustainable steel production
Certificates & Information
Our environmental management is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Further information and evidence are available for download here.
BES 6001 – Sustainability & Procurement
BES 6001 was developed to trace the proven origin of materials, also known as Responsible Sourcing.
