Production sites
The continued development of our production operations encompasses not only the use of renewable energy and measures to improve energy efficiency. The responsible use of resources and defined occupational health and safety measures for employees also play an important role. Since 2019, Stannol has systematically introduced and implemented measures to continuously improve environmental and social aspects at its production sites.
Vehicle fleet
As part of its ISO 14001-certified environmental management system, Stannol set itself the target of reducing the average CO2 emissions of its vehicle fleet from 145 g/km to below 100 g/km.
Target achieved
This target was achieved through a consistent fleet strategy involving the gradual transition to electric vehicles. Compared with the baseline of 145 g CO2/km, the fleet’s average CO2 figure was reduced by more than 50 percent.
Charging infrastructure has been installed at both production sites in Velbert and Schrobenhausen, with further expansion planned. Fully electric vehicles currently account for almost 59 percent1 of Stannol’s fleet.
Resource efficiency consulting project
In October 2021, Stannol launched the “Resource Efficiency Consulting” project. This was a partially funded project under the “Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency” special programme, carried out in collaboration with the North Rhine-Westphalia State Agency for Nature, Environment and Consumer Protection and Effizienz-Agentur NRW.
As part of the project, processes and structures were analysed in detail to identify opportunities for improving resource efficiency and reducing consumption. Working with experts, we defined various areas for action and developed corresponding measures.
The resulting action plan continues to provide the basis for the ongoing development of our efficiency and environmental measures.
Through regular dialogue with Effizienz-Agentur NRW and specialist networks focusing on resource efficiency and the circular economy, we continuously review consumption- and efficiency-related issues and gradually implement appropriate technical and organisational improvements.
Our aim is to continuously develop our processes, use resources efficiently and reduce negative environmental impacts. Through ongoing knowledge transfer and the integration of new technological approaches, we continue to develop our technical and organisational processes.
Specific energy efficiency measures
To continuously improve the sustainability and energy efficiency performance of all production sites, Stannol has for several years been systematically implementing technical, organisational and infrastructural measures to reduce energy, water and resource consumption.
Measures already implemented and continuously developed include:
- converting lighting to energy-efficient LED technology
- installing ceiling fans to optimise heat distribution in production areas
- using packaging materials containing recycled content
- the procurement of electricity from renewable energy sources at the Velbert and Schrobenhausen production sites
- participating in the “Emission-Neutral Transport” programme of our main logistics provider
- switching to biogas for which documented measures are taken to offset the associated emissions
- reducing water consumption through the use and optimisation of flow meters
- installing intelligent heating controls and smart radiator thermostats
- reducing heat losses through structural improvements such as seals and strip curtains
- implementing technical improvements to production equipment, for example covers on melting pots or insulation of heating pipes
- implementing measures for the design of outdoor areas, including renaturation measures
Carbon footprint
We recognise that, as a manufacturing company, we need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. One of our overarching objectives is therefore to reduce these emissions gradually over the long term. Since the 2019 baseline year, we have prepared a greenhouse gas inventory using ecocockpit, a free accounting tool provided by Effizienz-Agentur NRW and based on the GHG Protocol.
This inventory gives us a clearer overview of our emissions. Initially, we record direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company and indirect emissions from purchased energy in accordance with Scope 1 and Scope 2.
We have made a financial climate contribution for the reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions remaining after our reduction measures. This contribution was made to the non-profit organisation PRIMAKLIMA, which supports reforestation projects that also incorporate social aspects. According to PRIMAKLIMA, the projects are audited, and some are located in Germany.
3 Share of fully electric vehicles in the company fleet. Reference population: all company vehicles; reporting date: 31 December 2025. Of the 17 vehicles, 10 are fully electric, corresponding to approximately 59 percent.