WE ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY
AND CREATE VALUES.
Sustainability is a key element of our values and our corporate culture. We follow the principles of sustainability along our entire value chain. We create lasting value by integrating environmental and social goals into our daily business.
OUR ACTION AREAS
PRODUCTS AND
PRODUCT RANGE
SUPPLIERS AND
PARTNERS
PRODUCTION
COMPANY
SOICIAL
ENGAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
AND EMPLOYEES
PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT RANGE
- Papier Karl is FSC®-certified – we use only papers sourced from sustainably managed forestry – FSC® C165763
- Our in-house production of corrugated board and cardboard boxes for the most part relies on recycled paper (approx. 80 percent)
- We are a member of RESY Organization (which guarantees complete collection and material recycling)
- Corrugated board products are also completely recyclable
SUPPLIERS AND PARTNERS
- Papier Karl uses regional suppliers and sourcing channels to keep supply distances as short as possible
- All papers used as raw material have an FSC® certificate: the paper mills as suppliers buy from FSC®-standardized forest managers whose operations comply with the principles of certified sustainable forestry
PRODUCTION
- Washing water from glue containers and pipes is reused for glue production in a closed system
- Installation of a photovoltaic plant for in-house coverage of our electricity demand
- A unique heat recovery system heats our shop floor, i.e. waste heat from the machines is cleaned with an air filter system and then used to heat the 22,000 square meter production hall, which can be called a passive building thanks to its extensive insulation
- Waste heat from the compressors is used to supply hot water, e.g. for the underfloor heating system
- Steam is generated by an in-house boiler, e.g. for heating corrugated papers. An extensive piping and container system feeds the ensuing condensation back into steam generation, so 90% of the water is reused in a closed circuit
COMPANY
Water consumption
- An in-house sewage treatment plant processes wastewater for the company’s own, biologically designed fire water pond
- Expansion of the groundwater well for in-house groundwater supply
Climate change
- Papier Karl is climate neutral – unavoidable CO2 emissions are offset by climate projects (Climate Partner)
- Conversion of the passenger car fleet to hybrid and electrical vehicles
- In-house state-of-the-art truck fleet with efficient engines
Biodiversity
- Fire water collected in the company’s own biotope reservoir is used to water the forest areas that are natural biological wetlands for many animal species
- Papier Karl maintains an ecological compensation area in the local municipality. This area is 16,000 square meters larger that the area where construction work has been carried out so far
Environmental management
- ISO 9001 implemented – certified to work in effective processes that preserve resources
- ISO 14001 planned – certification envisaged for spring 2023 as proof of sustainable environmental management
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
- Papier Karl safeguards the livelihood of many families as a progressive and secure employer
- Anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies (Code of Conduct)
EMPLOYEES
- Measures to enhance the company’s attractiveness as an employer: company celebrations, soccer tournaments, family-like relationships in the organisation, employee appreciation
- Job security and health management (Code of Conduct)
- Non-discrimination rule (Code of Conduct)
- Social spaces such as the new roof-top terrace and a staff restaurant with varied meals
WHAT WE CAN IMPLEMENT TODAY WILL DETERMINE
HOW THE WORLD OF TOMORROW WILL LOOK LIKE.
HOW THE WORLD OF TOMORROW WILL LOOK LIKE.
Robert Karl
The sign for
responsible forestry.
FSC® C165763
