A systematic approach to responsibility
Stannol aims to gradually reduce the environmental impact of its business activities. To achieve this, we continuously develop specific measures both at product level and across our operational processes.
On our World of Stannol platform, we provide information about measures already implemented and those planned, as well as projects relating to selected environmental and sustainability topics.
Further information and videos about our activities are available on World of Stannol at:
You can find an overview of our most important activities in recent years in the timeline below.
Stannol receives Efficiency Award NRW 2023
Stannol has been honoured with the Efficiency Award NRW 2023 for its greenconnect product line and its overall concept.
Stannol wins Climate Prize of the Key Region
We are delighted that the Velbert/Heiligenhaus key region has honoured us with the Climate Prize 2024!
Marco Dörr has received the BAUM Environment and Sustainability Award 2025
Marco Dörr has been awarded the BAUM Environment and Sustainability Award 2025 in the small and medium-sized enterprises category.
Current Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2025
The greenhouse gas inventory covers operational greenhouse gas emissions from all German sites: Velbert, Schrobenhausen and Wülfrath until April 2025. It includes the vehicle fleet and the consumption of natural gas and heating oil under Scope 1, as well as purchased electricity under market-based Scope 2. Compared with the 2019 baseline year, the recorded emissions were reduced from 714.9 t CO2e to 183.44 t CO2e in the 2025 reporting year, corresponding to approximately 74 percent.
To determine the financial climate contribution, Stannol voluntarily added a 5% safety margin, equivalent to 9.17 t CO2e, to the reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The climate contribution was therefore based on a total of 192.61 t CO2e and intentionally covers a slightly higher volume of emissions than was actually reported. The contribution was made to the non-profit organisation PRIMAKLIMA, which supports reforestation and forest conservation projects, among other initiatives.
Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2025 (German) Primaklima Certificate (German)
Environmental Management according to ISO 14001
Stannol has been certified according to ISO 14001 – the globally applied standard for an operational environmental management system – since 2015. With this, Stannol pursues the goal of a responsible use of natural resources. Efficient use of energy and raw materials, waste minimisation and targeted risk prevention – all this is part of environmental management according to ISO 14001.
Our activities
2025
- Voluntary calculation and disclosure of the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for all products manufactured in-house
- A disused 1,000-square-metre outdoor area at Stannol is being transformed into a garden with an outdoor meeting space, with the aim of promoting biodiversity at the site
- Recipient of the Schlüsselregion Velbert Climate Award 2024 for measures implemented in the areas of climate and environmental protection
2024
![[Translate to Englisch:] Auf dem Bild ist ein Garten mit einem angelegten Weg zu sehen. Im Hintergrund ist ein roter Bauwagen zu erkennen. Das Wetter ist sonnig mit blauem Himmel und ein paar weißen Wolken.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%203652%203000'%3E%3C/svg%3E3652w)
- Voluntary reporting of the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for all products produced in-house
- An unused 1,000 square meter area outside Stannol is transformed into a large garden, including an outdoor meeting room, to increase biodiversity at the site
- Awarded the 2024 Climate Prize of the Velbert key region for the wide range of measures relating to climate protection and sustainability
2023
![[Translate to Englisch:] Auf dem Bild sind fünf Personen in dunkler Kleidung vor einem dunklen Hintergrund zu sehen, vier Männer und eine Frau, welche in der Mitte steht. Die Frau hält einen Blumenstrauß, der Mann links von ihr eine Trophäe und der Mann rechts von ihr eine Urkunde in den Händen. Alle lächeln freundlich in die Kamera.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201969%201313'%3E%3C/svg%3E1969w)
- First publication of a voluntary sustainability declaration in accordance with the German Sustainability Code (DNK) standard for 2022
- Expansion of the product portfolio of the greenconnect series: EF180 Bio PV flux and SP6000 solder paste
- Awarded the NRW 2023 Efficiency Prize for the greenconnect product line and the overall strategic direction
2022
![[Translate to Englisch:] Eine grafische Darstellung von nachhaltiger Energieversorgung: Links steht ein Haus mit einem Solarpanel auf dem Dach. Rechts davon befindet sich ein weiteres Solarpanel auf einem Ständer. In der Mitte ist eine große Glühbirne mit einer grünen Pflanze im Inneren dargestellt – ein Symbol für umweltfreundliche Energie. Darüber leuchtet eine stilisierte Sonne mit gelben Strahlen. Im Hintergrund links steht ein Windrad. Alle Elemente sind durch Kabel miteinander verbunden, was die Vernetzung der Energiequellen symbolisiert. Die Szene vermittelt den Gedanken an erneuerbare Energien, Umweltschutz und eine grüne Zukunft.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201596'%3E%3C/svg%3E1920w)
- Involving managers and employees in the strategic focus on sustainability and deriving specific sustainability targets for all departments
- Implementation of a wide range of measures from the resource efficiency consultation: smart radiator thermostats, slatted curtains in production, electricity meters on casting machines
2021
![[Translate to Englisch:] Das Bild zeigt den Nachhaltigkeitsbericht des Unternehmens Stannol mit dem Titel „Pioniere des verantwortungsvollen Lötens“. Auf der rechten Seite befindet sich das Cover des Berichts, das mit einem Hintergrund aus grünen Blättern gestaltet ist. Der Titel ist in weißer Schrift hervorgehoben, und das Stannol-Logo ist oben rechts platziert. Auf der linken Seite ist ein großes grünes CO₂-neutral-Schild zu sehen, das an einer natürlichen Schnur befestigt ist. Dies symbolisiert Klimaneutralität und ökologische Verantwortung. Der Hintergrund zeigt eine grüne Wiese mit Windkraftanlagen und stilisierten Bäumen, was die Themen Nachhaltigkeit, erneuerbare Energien und umweltfreundliche Praktiken unterstreicht.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%205669%204016'%3E%3C/svg%3E5669w)
- Inclusion of sustainability as a central focus topic in the corporate strategy
- Publication of the first voluntary sustainability report for 2021
- Implementation of a resource efficiency consultation with Effizienz-Agentur NRW
- Introduction of bioethanol in selected flux formulations
2020
- First-time CO₂ balancing in Scope 1 and 2 for 2019
- Transition to electricity from renewable energy sources and gradual conversion of the vehicle fleet to fully electric vehicles
- Implementation of a wide range of measures for employees: Introduction of job bikes and expansion of home office options, etc.
2014 to 2019
![[Translate to Englisch:] Die Grafik zeigt im Hintergrund einen Wald. Im Vordergrund ist das greenconnect-Logo in Grau- und Grüntönen zu sehen sowie der Schriftzug responsible soldering products.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%204961%203060'%3E%3C/svg%3E4961w)
- Market launch of a solder wire developed in collaboration with Fairlötet e. V., with defined social and environmental criteria taken into account when sourcing its raw materials
- Initial certification of the environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001
- Launch of the Fairtin project: collaboration with mines and suppliers based on defined requirements relating to origin, traceability, and the social and environmental aspects of tin extraction
- Introduction of the greenconnect product range, with defined criteria for raw materials, materials, and packaging
- Implementation of operational measures, including ceiling fans to improve heat distribution, the transition to LED lighting, and the use of packaging materials containing recycled content and spools made from recycled plastic