BINDER has been officially certified in the areas of environment and energy since May 2022 by meeting ISO standards 14001 and 50001. This means the company satisfies exceptionally high standards with regard to the rational use and saving of energy, while actively and demonstrably promoting environmental protection.
The basis of our success has been certifiable management system, and the expansion of the management policy with regard to energy and the environment. The resources required for each planned, scheduled and targeted measure were made available and communicated within the company. During and after the implementation of individual measures, these were evaluated and, if necessary, corrected in order to successively achieve the specified goals.
One specific example was the complete switch to green electricity in September 2021, which means a CO2 saving of 600 tonnes per year. This measure was initiated by management, which means that targets were set and budgeted accordingly. Countless processes proceeded in a comparable manner, all with the aim of saving energy, using energy more efficiently and protecting the environment. Other relevant examples were the purchase of battery storage for the PV system, which means that excess solar energy can be stored and used during times of peak power demand.
“Our mission is to make a significant contribution to the health and safety of humanity – and that, of course, includes protecting the environment. That is why we have been striving for years to become even more sustainable and green. Since as far back as 2005, we have been using geothermal energy almost exclusively for heating, and last year we switched over to 100% renewable electricity. We are also currently expanding our PV installation, which will be the largest in the Tuttlingen district when completed. We are always striving to improve. So, these certifications are another logical step that we are proud of,” says Vice President Peter Wimmer.
