Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

Sebastian Heinzel, CEO HEINZEL GROUP

Our products are not a part of the problem, they are part of the future solution
 
They are made from sustainable raw materials, and they can be recycled. We care about the environment and cooperation in this matter is important to us. That’s why we strive for an eco-friendly value chain in our everyday life. We also seek to ensure sustainable cooperation among our employees, customers and within society.
 
Sustainable cooperation is our philosophy. We use our resources consciously and aim to avoid environmental impacts. By permanently optimizing production processes, we continuously reduce our consumption of raw materials and energy. Through close cooperation with the wood industry, we have committed to sustainable forest management.
 
Our goal is to further enhance our eco-efficiency by using raw materials efficiently. Based on close cooperation with the wood industry, we have committed to sustainable forest management. We use recycled paper and strive for a waste free paper production

  • Purpose
    Purpose
    Recreating value for our partners, our people, and our planet
  • Mission
    Mission
    We circulate fibers sustainably. We supply our partners worldwide with the sustainable products they need.
  • Vision
    Vision
    We will drive our business sector to make a positive impact on society and nature

Value Chain

We care about the environment and cooperation in this matter is important to us. That’s why we strive for an eco-friendly value chain in our everyday life. We also seek to ensure sustainable cooperation among our employees, customers and within society.

Strategy

Committed to a strategic change in direction

Back in 2022, HEINZEL GROUP reformulated its mid-term strategic planning for the period to 2030 and remains firmly committed to this. The focus is on exploiting the Group’s own recyclables and residual materials to extract energy as well as on greater collaboration and teamwork within the Group.

  • Our Planet
  • Our People
  • Our Partners

At HEINZEL GROUP , sustainability is a core element of the corporate strategy. It shapes our vision, mission, and purpose, and guides daily operations and long-term decisions.
 
Sustainable growth requires proactive thinking and actions aligned with partners, people, and the planet. This principle is embedded in the strategic framework and drives continuous improvement. HEINZEL GROUP applies a holistic sustainability approach based on the ESG dimensions: Environment, Social, and Governance. Therefore we hold various policies, certifications and ratings at group and local levels, which are summarized in this section.
 
PLANET
At HEINZEL GROUP we dedicate ourselves to climate action, resource efficiency, and responsible production. Heinzel Group voluntary committed to the Science Based Target Initiative through defossilizing our processes, maximizing renewable energy use, and decreasing energy consumption. Doing so we are targeting to reduce our emissions by 42% (Scope 1 and 2) and by 25% (Scope 3) until 2030 and by 90 % until 2050.
 
HEINZEL GROUP has formalized its commitment to climate protection with a new Climate Policy that aligns with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions. This underscores our proactive role in addressing climate change through science-based measures.
 
HEINZEL GROUP ’s climate strategy is backed by external validation. In 2024, we received an A rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), recognizing our transparency and performance in climate-related disclosures. Furthermore, our climate transition plan have also been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming our alignment with the 1.5°C target of the Paris Climate Agreement.
 
Climate Policy
 
Sustainability Certifications
 
 
PEOPLE AND PARTNERS
We strive to provide healthy and safe working environments, fair compensation, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Our commitment to a respectful and responsible working environment is anchored in our Code of Conduct and defined by the management of HEINZEL GROUP .
 
As a reliable partner, we practice also ethical and responsible business with our stakeholders. By expecting our partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, we promote responsible behavior beyond our own operations.
 
Code of Conduct

Sustainability and Annual Reports

More details about our sustainability strategy, actions and metrics can be found in our comprehensive Sustainability and Annual Reports
 
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