Ecological and economic responsibility

Quality with vision

For a company managed by one family since 1848, sustainability is no slogan, but rather an applied corporate philosophy. This begins with the product itself, a high proportion of which is produced from recycled and recyclable material sourced from European raw materials, and continues with the state-of-the-art production facilities which offer the ideal combination of ecological and economic advantages, including everything from apprenticeships and training for members of staff to artistic and cultural projects. We see ourselves as an active part of society and take the associated tasks and duties very seriously.

Our guidelines:

FSC®
The FSC® label guarantees that any wood-based raw materials in our products come from sustainably managed forests in accordance with the FSC® standard and that they satisfy the “FSC® Chain of Custody” criteria.

CO2 reduction and compensation
We calculate our CO2 emissions and reduce them as much as possible. The reduction is achieved step by step mainly through responsible, economical use of our raw materials as the most important influencing factor, close cooperation with our suppliers and our own investments and measures. The remaining emissions are compensated through recognised climate protection projects.

Low migration
To avoid migration in food products, it is important to be familiar with the entire packaging concept, carefully check the individual components to then develop a safe, integrated packaging solution..

Environment
We produce packaging which is manufactured and processed using recycled paper, coupled with highly sustainable use of natural resources and environmentally safe substances. Moreover, we attach great importance to the careful consumption of energy in our company.

Bronze status from EcoVadis

As a 176-year-old family business, sustainability is part of our philosophy. In June 2024, Ecovadis, the world’s largest provider of sustainability ratings, assessed our company. Our Dinkhauser sites in Hall and Barbing and our Aristos offset printing centre received bronze. This puts us in the top 35% of the industry.

The EcoVadis assessment comprises 21 sustainability criteria on four core topics: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement and is valid for one year. The current award is confirmation and a mandate for us to continue our commitment to these important issues, as we have done for over 175 years.

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